Danny: Unfortunately, this type of theatre story is played out in more than a few cities though was surprised that Nashville had that kind of theatre mentality being Music City USA!
Great photo! Must go see this one during Derby week and Thunder Over Louisville which is the annual fireworks show by Zambelli out of New Castle PA that same weekend!
Lost: Your March 25, 2007 night photo of the marquee is magical. Thanks and check out that MB ad when it airs again as that is their newest advertisement! A very classy ad for a very class car by featuring that art deco theatre!
I just saw this theatre in a recent Mercedes Benz ad during the O'Reilly Factor on Fox last night! I’m sure many theatre buffs may have seen this same ad as it was the night Hillary was interviewed by Mr. Bill. I had taped the show so when this ad was shown I had to go back and hit the pause button on the remote to get the theatre name!
Interesting post on Feb. 18, 2007 of how the theatre came to be named the Millwald. And even the Millwald isn’t in the condition that we all wish, at least the town still has the brick building with the name MILLWALD on it and the art deco marquee! Amen!
Also read that the theatre was a multiplex with 4 screens after it being a single screen theatre so that tells me that it was divided in some way? In many cases theatres are divided between the lower auditorium and the balcony area which such is the case with a theatre in Wellsville NY which I have visited.
Pastor Robbie: Amen to your remarks and I only wish you well. I’ll let you know via this link when I come through Wytheville VA enroute to Charlotte. Or you can email me at I’ve been in the town years ago, but wasn’t into old theatres then and therefore did NOT have the theatre “bug”. I recall the office supply store with the large yellow pencil. Are the seats still in the Millwald and if so, what condition are they in?
It’s a shame that the Millwald was “a badly maintained building in need of much repair”. If that hadn’t been the case, it would still be a theatre though the fact that you are there now is a blessing, imo.
Pastor Robbie: I see that you just joined CT today so welcome aboard! I travel from NYS to NC each winter so may just stop by for a pastorial tour. If you spend much time on CT, you will soon learn that more than a few theatres are now churches. Do you have any childhood memories of the Millwald? If not, do any of your congregation members have memories that you could share with us?
Below is an email comment about the Granada that a friend in Buffalo sent to me:
“The website is wrong – yes, there is a gas station on the corner, but the auditorium was behind the gas station on Winspear where the parking lot is.”
Don Lewis: Great photos of a theatre I do remember when I was living in Wichita Falls (1970-1971). Hubby was with the USAF at Sheppard in the finance office.
LAF: Thanks for the opus 501 link which led me back to the organ tracking site that I have viewed to learn about the Opus 1616 travels once it left the demolished Paramount/Buffalo.
Lost: Your Feb. 2, 2008 photo link doesn’t work and would love to see more photos, if possible. From what I’ve read this was a major theatre in Buffalo that is now gone to the ages! A shame!
Danny: Unfortunately, this type of theatre story is played out in more than a few cities though was surprised that Nashville had that kind of theatre mentality being Music City USA!
Great photo! Must go see this one during Derby week and Thunder Over Louisville which is the annual fireworks show by Zambelli out of New Castle PA that same weekend!
Great minds run together! LOL!
BTW, there is an old downtown theatre in St. Charles, Illinois. Can’t recall the name, but it is a CT listed theatre.
I don’t plan to be in Normal again as the reason I was there with my husband doesn’t apply anymore. The reason moved to St. Charles.
Lost: Great night marquee photo! I’ve been to Normal in years pas, but was not into old theatres then so have no memory of it.
Martin: The phone number on the marquee is 217/549-3000. Keep us posted!
This theatre has quite the marquee in all of its art deco bright color glory! A must-see for anyone living in that area of the Golden State!
Lost: Your March 25, 2007 night photo of the marquee is magical. Thanks and check out that MB ad when it airs again as that is their newest advertisement! A very classy ad for a very class car by featuring that art deco theatre!
I just saw this theatre in a recent Mercedes Benz ad during the O'Reilly Factor on Fox last night! I’m sure many theatre buffs may have seen this same ad as it was the night Hillary was interviewed by Mr. Bill. I had taped the show so when this ad was shown I had to go back and hit the pause button on the remote to get the theatre name!
Interesting post on Feb. 18, 2007 of how the theatre came to be named the Millwald. And even the Millwald isn’t in the condition that we all wish, at least the town still has the brick building with the name MILLWALD on it and the art deco marquee! Amen!
Also read that the theatre was a multiplex with 4 screens after it being a single screen theatre so that tells me that it was divided in some way? In many cases theatres are divided between the lower auditorium and the balcony area which such is the case with a theatre in Wellsville NY which I have visited.
Pastor Robbie: Amen to your remarks and I only wish you well. I’ll let you know via this link when I come through Wytheville VA enroute to Charlotte. Or you can email me at I’ve been in the town years ago, but wasn’t into old theatres then and therefore did NOT have the theatre “bug”. I recall the office supply store with the large yellow pencil. Are the seats still in the Millwald and if so, what condition are they in?
It’s a shame that the Millwald was “a badly maintained building in need of much repair”. If that hadn’t been the case, it would still be a theatre though the fact that you are there now is a blessing, imo.
Pastor Robbie: I see that you just joined CT today so welcome aboard! I travel from NYS to NC each winter so may just stop by for a pastorial tour. If you spend much time on CT, you will soon learn that more than a few theatres are now churches. Do you have any childhood memories of the Millwald? If not, do any of your congregation members have memories that you could share with us?
Yes, great photo! BTW, I never heard back from Beth Dunlop.
Below is an email comment about the Granada that a friend in Buffalo sent to me:
“The website is wrong – yes, there is a gas station on the corner, but the auditorium was behind the gas station on Winspear where the parking lot is.”
Don Lewis: Great photos of a theatre I do remember when I was living in Wichita Falls (1970-1971). Hubby was with the USAF at Sheppard in the finance office.
“The site of the theater is today a parking lot for a convenience store.” What a darn shame!
Lost: Sorry to hear that, but do like the way you phrase the “facts of the theatre photo” matter!
LAF: Thanks for the opus 501 link which led me back to the organ tracking site that I have viewed to learn about the Opus 1616 travels once it left the demolished Paramount/Buffalo.
Lost: Your Feb. 2, 2008 photo link doesn’t work and would love to see more photos, if possible. From what I’ve read this was a major theatre in Buffalo that is now gone to the ages! A shame!
LOUB: Great news!!
Ron: Good news…after all!
thelatonia: Great to read your recent post! Hope to visit the theatre again this summer!