I find it interesting that in the overview of a number of Kentucky theatres recently added to Cinema Treasures the final statement is that when the theatre closed it was only a five mile drive to the long running Eminence Theatre.
The Roxy and an adjacent store were gutted by a fire on May 3, 1959. Although the theatre and store were reconstructed the second floor of the building was not. Since the facade was intact the windows were just bricked up.
In 1962 admission for adults was $1.00 for adults and 35 cents for children. Per the advertisement for the Roxy in the photo section, the theatre was still operating in 1978.
At some point the floor was levelled and converted to retail.
I have uploaded a picture of the fire and post reconstruction photos. The theatre now houses a construction company.
Due to Covid and what it had done to her business Natalie offered up the building for sale in 2021. There is now an active campaign to save the theatre and repurpose it as a cultural arts center.
Joe, I’ve been trying to clarify this, unsuccessfully. Yes, there was Prosser’s Theater that burnt down in September 1937 and was rebuilt within a short period of time. See the news article I’ve uploaded. Whether or not it was called the New I can’t verify. But I have uploaded a 1941 photo showing a “New” marquee in the distance. However, when a theater burnt and was destroyed in May 1977 (after remaining idle since the mid-1960s) it was referred to as the Johnsonville Theater. I have uploaded a photo of the fire.
So, presumably the replacement theater began life as “New” but ended as the Johnsonville Theater which means that this listing should be updated from “New” to “Johnsonville”.
As far as the Ritz is concerned I have, so far, been unable to find a reference other than in the overview above.
Judging by the size of the building in the 1977 fire picture 200 seats seems an understatement. More likely this figure applied to the original theater which burnt down in 1937.
The CVS takeover is dragging on while studies are being taken about the impact, yada, yada. I was told the owner had offered Regal a new lease at a lesser rate but was turned down. In the meantime they are just operating the theatre on a month to month basis. Regal is in trouble and is closing theatres right and left. I can see why they didn’t want to negotiate a new lease. They were supposed to take over the old Walmart sites in Massapequa Park and Riverhead but backed out of those.
I recall that when CVS wanted to take over the site of the shuttered Lindenhurst Theatre there was also a long period of studies, negotiations, etc.. And that was a free standing building!
As I suggested previously, the lease will be up before the renovation is completed. Maybe they should contact HGTV. They are famous for all their renovation shows which are accomplished in a reasonable period of time.
Why are they even bothering to open? Attendance is down and theatres are closing all around the USA. The Mattituck 8, the only theatre on Long Island’s North Fork, has just announced they will no longer screen first run movies because they are often not profitable. Some of the auditoriums are being retrofitted for other types of family entertainment. I wouldn’t be surprised if they relinquish some of their space and it returns to retail.
It’s just been announced the Mattituck will no longer screen first run films. Because of declines in attendance and the the terms of rental of a first run film they are often not profitable. Theatre One will become a revival house. The other theatres are being retrofitted for other uses.
I would think under the circumstances they will relinquish some of the space which will return to retail. You may recall the last screens were added using adjacent retail space.
Joe- Probably just as well. The theatre wasn’t air conditioned and there was some sort of remediation which needed to be done which would have cost $150,000.00.
The shared ad for the Glen Rogers also shows a Beaver “Theatre”. I was able to track down a Beaver “Theater” not that far away, incorrectly identified as being in Beckley. I have requested that the information be corrected.
Uploaded a photo of the new marquee from their Facebook page.
I find it interesting that in the overview of a number of Kentucky theatres recently added to Cinema Treasures the final statement is that when the theatre closed it was only a five mile drive to the long running Eminence Theatre.
The Roxy and an adjacent store were gutted by a fire on May 3, 1959. Although the theatre and store were reconstructed the second floor of the building was not. Since the facade was intact the windows were just bricked up.
In 1962 admission for adults was $1.00 for adults and 35 cents for children. Per the advertisement for the Roxy in the photo section, the theatre was still operating in 1978.
At some point the floor was levelled and converted to retail.
I have uploaded a picture of the fire and post reconstruction photos. The theatre now houses a construction company.
Uploaded a photo.
Due to Covid and what it had done to her business Natalie offered up the building for sale in 2021. There is now an active campaign to save the theatre and repurpose it as a cultural arts center.
Joe, I’ve been trying to clarify this, unsuccessfully. Yes, there was Prosser’s Theater that burnt down in September 1937 and was rebuilt within a short period of time. See the news article I’ve uploaded. Whether or not it was called the New I can’t verify. But I have uploaded a 1941 photo showing a “New” marquee in the distance. However, when a theater burnt and was destroyed in May 1977 (after remaining idle since the mid-1960s) it was referred to as the Johnsonville Theater. I have uploaded a photo of the fire.
So, presumably the replacement theater began life as “New” but ended as the Johnsonville Theater which means that this listing should be updated from “New” to “Johnsonville”.
As far as the Ritz is concerned I have, so far, been unable to find a reference other than in the overview above.
Judging by the size of the building in the 1977 fire picture 200 seats seems an understatement. More likely this figure applied to the original theater which burnt down in 1937.
Reports that there are plans to repurpose as a cultural arts center. Problem with that is limited parking.
It’s being offered for sale in “immaculate condition”. No comment.
The CVS takeover is dragging on while studies are being taken about the impact, yada, yada. I was told the owner had offered Regal a new lease at a lesser rate but was turned down. In the meantime they are just operating the theatre on a month to month basis. Regal is in trouble and is closing theatres right and left. I can see why they didn’t want to negotiate a new lease. They were supposed to take over the old Walmart sites in Massapequa Park and Riverhead but backed out of those.
I recall that when CVS wanted to take over the site of the shuttered Lindenhurst Theatre there was also a long period of studies, negotiations, etc.. And that was a free standing building!
Ron, now that you’ve mentioned the Lyceum and Strand Theatres, I trust you’ll add them since they are not on Cinema Treasures.
The “nearby” theatres are all on downstate Long Island while the Maple is upstate. No clue as to why.
As I suggested previously, the lease will be up before the renovation is completed. Maybe they should contact HGTV. They are famous for all their renovation shows which are accomplished in a reasonable period of time.
Why are they even bothering to open? Attendance is down and theatres are closing all around the USA. The Mattituck 8, the only theatre on Long Island’s North Fork, has just announced they will no longer screen first run movies because they are often not profitable. Some of the auditoriums are being retrofitted for other types of family entertainment. I wouldn’t be surprised if they relinquish some of their space and it returns to retail.
It’s just been announced the Mattituck will no longer screen first run films. Because of declines in attendance and the the terms of rental of a first run film they are often not profitable. Theatre One will become a revival house. The other theatres are being retrofitted for other uses.
I would think under the circumstances they will relinquish some of the space which will return to retail. You may recall the last screens were added using adjacent retail space.
There is no way in ……that Troy Donahue appears in this photo.
When the Mt. Graham Shopping Center had a facelift in 2016 the Jerry Lewis Theatre was demolished to extend parking.
I have uploaded an announcement of the opening, with the original date, and ads from 1925 and 1911.
Live events were also held at the Lyric. I’ve uploaded photos of a live performance ad from the 1920s and one for a January 1922 boxing match.
Uploaded photos of two programs from the 1920s.
Uploaded a 1945 photo in which the vertical of the Cozy can be seen.
Joe- Probably just as well. The theatre wasn’t air conditioned and there was some sort of remediation which needed to be done which would have cost $150,000.00.
Building is empty. Boxy marquee from the museum, albeit devoid of signage, is still in place. The Candler name still remains on the building.
The shared ad for the Glen Rogers also shows a Beaver “Theatre”. I was able to track down a Beaver “Theater” not that far away, incorrectly identified as being in Beckley. I have requested that the information be corrected.
Uploaded a photo of the Atlantic shortly after it was built by Maxwell Waldowsky.
Shall we talk about a theatre on Long Island operated by a group of lawyers who illegally expanded the number of screen from 7 to 9?