Lost Memory: Once again thank you for providing the website information as the photos and current information on the restoration of this fine theatre are remarkable! Anyone interested should take the time and view all of the photos which include seeing all of the seats and cushions that have put in storage. These items will be restored by a local correctional facility. I had wondered about this as my visit to the Hollywood did not include seeing any seats as it like walking into a very large and empty room. Many of the restoration photos are amazing and well worth viewing! My theatre hat is off to the fine folks in Gowanda NY.
I just viewed the slideshow on the website and see that there was a photo of a Hollywood Theater organist in the year 1966 so the theatre was still in operation at that time. I grew up near Gowanda, but have no memory of the theatre being there. I have since been inside the auditorium and it was completely gutted after a leaky roof, etc. was repaired. I would like to know how and why this theater was left to deteriorate.
Lost: Great marquee photo. I did go to Savannah in Feb. enroute to a wedding in FL. This theatre is an art deco survivor on the exterior though the interior has been updated.
I just picked up a copy of the 4th Edition of Lucille Ball: A to Z by Michael Karol and in it on page 114 there is mention of this theatre….“This is the Hollywood Boulevard theater in which Desi Arnaz and his band played for Bob Hope’s radio show in 1947.”
MikeR: Thanks for this update on this theatre in Binghamton. I could find myself in that part of NYS this summer. If so, I’ll check it all out. Before I make a theatre trip somewhere I usually try to make contact with someone who can be my tour guide, etc.
Patsy,
And yet another informative reply from Ms. Rogoski. Thanks Shelley!
Thanks! I am not versed on all the details as to why the theatre was not saved. My education on the matter would be limited to the press reports and the original developer no longer has any interest in the building.
Feel free to phone or stop by on your next visit to Nashville! While I realize the building pales in comparison to the historic Tennessee Theatre, it truly is a lovely place to live and work.
LOUB: I just received notice of this article through a local Buffalo friend’s email. I, too, made note that the new owners envision showing movies again. I wish them well as this theatre deserves to be saved.
And now this email came to me so if anyone can lend a hand with this request in memory of the Tennessee Theatre in Nashville, please advise. Thanks so much!
Good Morning Patsy,
Your most welcome and I have no issue with the posting of my comments. In regards to the photo(s), do you have a source where we could obtain them with permission to display?
As a native of Tennessee, I treasure ALL of our historic landmarks and hope to meet Mr. Snyder one day as I journey to Knoxville.
Good Afternoon Patsy,
And then this came from the property manager of the Cumberland:
Thank you for your email requesting a photo of the Tennessee Theatre to be posted on our website. I am uncertain as to the relevance of posting such a photo on a residential website where the audience seeking housing but should these photos be made available to us, we would certainly consider displaying photos of the Tennessee Theatre on the Lobby level of the building . It would serve as a tribute to the historical landmark for years to come!
Before I sent the above comment I included the CT website address so they can come by for a visit and read what so many have posted in regards to the FORMER Tennessee Theatre!
Below is what I wrote to the nashvillebusinesspage site so we’ll see what their response is to me! Should be interesting!
“I was told about this site on a theatre website that talked about the Tennessee Theatre that USED to be on the Cumberland site. Could you possibly include a photo of the Tennessee Theatre on your site so everyone could see what USED to be there! Thank you!”
Me, too!
Lost Memory: Once again thank you for providing the website information as the photos and current information on the restoration of this fine theatre are remarkable! Anyone interested should take the time and view all of the photos which include seeing all of the seats and cushions that have put in storage. These items will be restored by a local correctional facility. I had wondered about this as my visit to the Hollywood did not include seeing any seats as it like walking into a very large and empty room. Many of the restoration photos are amazing and well worth viewing! My theatre hat is off to the fine folks in Gowanda NY.
I just viewed the slideshow on the website and see that there was a photo of a Hollywood Theater organist in the year 1966 so the theatre was still in operation at that time. I grew up near Gowanda, but have no memory of the theatre being there. I have since been inside the auditorium and it was completely gutted after a leaky roof, etc. was repaired. I would like to know how and why this theater was left to deteriorate.
Any photos anyone?
Love the marquee photo, building art deco facade and the name WARNER!
MikeR: When the owner of any property is an absentee owner that is a major stumbling block!
Lost: Great marquee photo. I did go to Savannah in Feb. enroute to a wedding in FL. This theatre is an art deco survivor on the exterior though the interior has been updated.
Don Story: The Haunted Hamburger Cafe?
William: Thank you and I shall advise the author of this.
I just picked up a copy of the 4th Edition of Lucille Ball: A to Z by Michael Karol and in it on page 114 there is mention of this theatre….“This is the Hollywood Boulevard theater in which Desi Arnaz and his band played for Bob Hope’s radio show in 1947.”
ziggy: Amen!
ken mc: I just sent the Jerome hotel an email requesting a brochure!!
ken mc: Thanks as THAT JEROME LINK IS QUITE INFORMATIVE! Theatre history AND hotel history!
MikeR: Great organ story..the kind we all love to read! Thanks!
MikeR: Thanks for this update on this theatre in Binghamton. I could find myself in that part of NYS this summer. If so, I’ll check it all out. Before I make a theatre trip somewhere I usually try to make contact with someone who can be my tour guide, etc.
Don Story: Thanks for the “eagle eye” update on this one in AZ.
Patsy,
And yet another informative reply from Ms. Rogoski. Thanks Shelley!
Thanks! I am not versed on all the details as to why the theatre was not saved. My education on the matter would be limited to the press reports and the original developer no longer has any interest in the building.
Feel free to phone or stop by on your next visit to Nashville! While I realize the building pales in comparison to the historic Tennessee Theatre, it truly is a lovely place to live and work.
LOUB: Send me an email () and I will give you the name of the Buffalo friend as you just might know him if you are in the Buffalo area.
LOUB: I just received notice of this article through a local Buffalo friend’s email. I, too, made note that the new owners envision showing movies again. I wish them well as this theatre deserves to be saved.
And now this email came to me so if anyone can lend a hand with this request in memory of the Tennessee Theatre in Nashville, please advise. Thanks so much!
Good Morning Patsy,
Your most welcome and I have no issue with the posting of my comments. In regards to the photo(s), do you have a source where we could obtain them with permission to display?
As a native of Tennessee, I treasure ALL of our historic landmarks and hope to meet Mr. Snyder one day as I journey to Knoxville.
Have a wonderful day,
Shelley Rogoski, CAM
Property Manager
The Cumberland Apartments & Penthouses
Phone: 615-248-8555
Fax: 615-248-8602
movie534: Interesting that a CT member would comment about my post almost 2 years later! Anyone have some updated news?
Good Afternoon Patsy,
And then this came from the property manager of the Cumberland:
Thank you for your email requesting a photo of the Tennessee Theatre to be posted on our website. I am uncertain as to the relevance of posting such a photo on a residential website where the audience seeking housing but should these photos be made available to us, we would certainly consider displaying photos of the Tennessee Theatre on the Lobby level of the building . It would serve as a tribute to the historical landmark for years to come!
This was the one line answer from Cumberland……
“I am sorry but we do not have photos.”
Before I sent the above comment I included the CT website address so they can come by for a visit and read what so many have posted in regards to the FORMER Tennessee Theatre!
Below is what I wrote to the nashvillebusinesspage site so we’ll see what their response is to me! Should be interesting!
“I was told about this site on a theatre website that talked about the Tennessee Theatre that USED to be on the Cumberland site. Could you possibly include a photo of the Tennessee Theatre on your site so everyone could see what USED to be there! Thank you!”