Lost: Yes, a fine looking theatre! Congrats to Irv and to all of those who worked on this theatre in central Florida. I do hope to visit this theatre and meet Irv next winter.
I will read the article, but it is a sad note in this theatre’s history. If it is just closing, perhaps it can still be save as closing is far better than demolition though one sometimes follows the other.
I’ve probably already posted this observation, but this demolished theatre was an EBERSON! The theatre was demolished in 1968 as a victim of “urban renewal”!
Thank you Don AND Billy Smith. By chance, were you and/or Billy in Greenville when so many of the downtown Greenville theatres such as this one were razed? And do you know the “why” of it all?
Don Lewis: Thanks for the photos…such a shame that Greenville would decide to demolish this cute theatre on main street! And to think the town had more than one downtown theatre and now….none!
A friend of mine and former theatre projectionist in the Atlanta area recently told me about the book that the late, Jim Rankin, mentioned in a 2004 post. The Coronado Theatre: Rockford’s Crown Jewel is one that I hope to order through Friends of the Coronado. Thanks Jim and RIP.
On the Forum Theatre site I read…“both (Strand and Riviera) have been converted to other uses, but their auditoriums remain sealed off and abandoned”. CT member, Roger Katz writes that the lobby of the Strand is now a cafe, but I wonder what the former Strand auditorium looks like now?
Joe Masher: Interesting to read your 2005 post concerning the Strand and the Riviera….“both have been converted to other uses, but their auditoriums remain sealed off and abandoned”. Is this still the case?
MikeR: I just wrote the Forum to obtain an entertainment schedule as the town has a philharmonic orchestra which performs at the Forum. I also listed all of the Cinema Treasures theatres (closed and demolished) so it should be interesting to read their theatre response!
Regal Cinemas seems to enter the picture in many locations. They are headquartered in Knoxville TN.
MVT: I can’t answer your question, but there are CT members who can so be patient and the answer will come forth!
Lost: Yes, a fine looking theatre! Congrats to Irv and to all of those who worked on this theatre in central Florida. I do hope to visit this theatre and meet Irv next winter.
EagleArt Gallery: Enjoyed the phone pictures of the Gem’s concession area. Thanks.
Lost: Yeah, “by flipping a coin”! LOL!
Lost: Unfortunately, I think there are so many CT theatres listed as closed that should actually be listed as demolished!
After comparing marquee photos they sure made a nice improvement from what was seen in the 80’s!
I will read the article, but it is a sad note in this theatre’s history. If it is just closing, perhaps it can still be save as closing is far better than demolition though one sometimes follows the other.
I wonder who the architect was for the Palace being next door to the Eberson designed Rivoli?
It is truly a crime that both the Rivoli and the Palace were demolished in the same year! What a loss for the City of Toledo!
I’ve probably already posted this observation, but this demolished theatre was an EBERSON! The theatre was demolished in 1968 as a victim of “urban renewal”!
And what is in that space or former storefront now? Please don’t tell me a…parking lot!
Thank you Don AND Billy Smith. By chance, were you and/or Billy in Greenville when so many of the downtown Greenville theatres such as this one were razed? And do you know the “why” of it all?
Don Lewis: Thanks for the photos…such a shame that Greenville would decide to demolish this cute theatre on main street! And to think the town had more than one downtown theatre and now….none!
A friend of mine and former theatre projectionist in the Atlanta area recently told me about the book that the late, Jim Rankin, mentioned in a 2004 post. The Coronado Theatre: Rockford’s Crown Jewel is one that I hope to order through Friends of the Coronado. Thanks Jim and RIP.
Lost: Good idea!
TheaterBuff1: Thanks for the information and email address. Gosh, now we’re getting posts addressed to both of us, Lost!
I see it…it’s the roof that is triangle shaped!
I just viewed the photos and can’t find one showing a “triangle shaped building”.
“sealed off and abandoned” sounds so depressing, to me!
On the Forum Theatre site I read…“both (Strand and Riviera) have been converted to other uses, but their auditoriums remain sealed off and abandoned”. CT member, Roger Katz writes that the lobby of the Strand is now a cafe, but I wonder what the former Strand auditorium looks like now?
Joe Masher: Interesting to read your 2005 post concerning the Strand and the Riviera….“both have been converted to other uses, but their auditoriums remain sealed off and abandoned”. Is this still the case?
MikeR: I just wrote the Forum to obtain an entertainment schedule as the town has a philharmonic orchestra which performs at the Forum. I also listed all of the Cinema Treasures theatres (closed and demolished) so it should be interesting to read their theatre response!
Plus I went to college nearby in Adrian MI and recall going through Tecumseh with the old boyfriend and his ‘60 Buick.
Lost: Thanks as I knew you’d lend your help to me, once again!