max3: I just read your Grand Theatre post and now this one as the 2 theatres weren’t many miles apart in NYS and in PA. Great memories and I so wish that both these theatres still existed.
Ron: Thanks for your on site description and yes, so much for “historic preservation” in an historic city! Go figure! At least there is a nice marquee and facade yet NOTHING behind it…sort of like a “bun with no meat” as Simon on American Idol recently referred to one of the female singers after she sung! It’s the gal from Mesa AZ.
Lost has come through again though I must say that every time I view the photo of this theatre at the top I just shake my head that the City of Wooster let this theatre go to the ages! That marquee was Awesome!
KevinS: Your recent posts with photos is truly amazing and awe inspiring as to what can be done to an original theatre that is loved and cared for by the local citizens. I can’t wait to see it, in person, when attending another wonderful organ recital.
More interesting to read is that the Wurlitzer left the building in 1969 and in 1972 shows up at an Armory in Cleveland…where was it for those 3 years?
And after reading many of the previous posts it would be interesting to see a present day photo of the City Centre lobby though it bears no resemblance of its theatre past. Just curious as to how it was designed and appears today!
Could anyone give us details of when this theatre was razed (rear section)and what was sold as the amount of interior artifacts must have been numerous included the Wurlitzer sale. I’m sure at the time there were newspaper articles about this theatre and its demise from Main Street.
blfofan: Interesting to read so many of the old theatre phone numbers on so many of the Buffalo related CT links. I wish we still had the letter prefixes as they were cool.
Warner Lady: I recently sent Brian Sheridan an email about the progress of the Warner Theatre coffee table book and now 3 months after posting the above post am still wondering. Please send me an email at as I would like to chat with you about the former Warner Wurlitzer organ and the possiblity of the Warner ever having another organ again after almost 40 years without one. Interesting to read that the Wurlitzer that was installed in the Warner in 1931 “left the building” in 1969 and is now in an Armory in Cleveland. Why was this decision made, if you know?
I tried typing in just www.bigsplat.net and still nothing so hopefully “jamestownguy” will post some photos as there are interior and exterior photos “out there” that I have seen! If I’m not mistaken, some are even on this link.
jamestownguy: Since the above related website doesn’t work and is “under construction” perhaps you could post your photos as folks need to see a photo(s) of this theatre that is for sale. Thanks.
Warren: Thanks for this important update as I hadn’t looked at it in some time. There was a photo of the theatre. Lost Memory added this theatre so he’ll make the correction, if he can.
Ishmael528 and jamestownguy: Good to read your recent posts about this almost forgotten theatre! I would like to see any photos via email either or both of you have in your collection. And yes, the Arts Council “will sell it for a song to the RIGHT person with the RIGHT plan”. I agree, this effort may just “be Winter Gardens last hope”. Let us keep the hope alive! I’m doing all I can via this computer to save “her” in any way we can…the right way!
Keep us posted when you hear back from the DJDC or the Arts Council. Better yet, I wouldn’t wait for them to return your call but would contact them again and speak with someone sooner than later. If you are interested in purchasing this theatre or know someone who is, let them know asap! If you speak with Debbie Luce, Main Street Manager, be sure to tell her that you are a member of Cinema Treasures as she knows about the internet site now through my phone conversation with her last week.
Lost: The marquee photo is impressive, but even more impressive when seen in person! Looking straight up at it from the sidewalk is awesome!
max3: Thanks for your recent posts and I will be emailing you, of that you can be sure!
max3: I just read your Grand Theatre post and now this one as the 2 theatres weren’t many miles apart in NYS and in PA. Great memories and I so wish that both these theatres still existed.
Ron: Thanks for your on site description and yes, so much for “historic preservation” in an historic city! Go figure! At least there is a nice marquee and facade yet NOTHING behind it…sort of like a “bun with no meat” as Simon on American Idol recently referred to one of the female singers after she sung! It’s the gal from Mesa AZ.
Lost has come through again though I must say that every time I view the photo of this theatre at the top I just shake my head that the City of Wooster let this theatre go to the ages! That marquee was Awesome!
KevinS: Pictures of the organ console? Great! Has the organ been refurbished, too?
KevinS: Your recent posts with photos is truly amazing and awe inspiring as to what can be done to an original theatre that is loved and cared for by the local citizens. I can’t wait to see it, in person, when attending another wonderful organ recital.
More interesting to read is that the Wurlitzer left the building in 1969 and in 1972 shows up at an Armory in Cleveland…where was it for those 3 years?
And after reading many of the previous posts it would be interesting to see a present day photo of the City Centre lobby though it bears no resemblance of its theatre past. Just curious as to how it was designed and appears today!
Could anyone give us details of when this theatre was razed (rear section)and what was sold as the amount of interior artifacts must have been numerous included the Wurlitzer sale. I’m sure at the time there were newspaper articles about this theatre and its demise from Main Street.
Bob: This is Patsy….please send me an email with what you know concerning Opus 1616 which was in this theatre! I have now made contact with “D. Unks”!
And don’t forget the wonderful Wurlitzer organ recitals held each month on Wednesday nights. Go the theatre website for details.
blfofan: Interesting to read so many of the old theatre phone numbers on so many of the Buffalo related CT links. I wish we still had the letter prefixes as they were cool.
And I have received the wonderful book about Playhouse Square in Cleveland…a wonderful read!
Warner Lady: I recently sent Brian Sheridan an email about the progress of the Warner Theatre coffee table book and now 3 months after posting the above post am still wondering. Please send me an email at as I would like to chat with you about the former Warner Wurlitzer organ and the possiblity of the Warner ever having another organ again after almost 40 years without one. Interesting to read that the Wurlitzer that was installed in the Warner in 1931 “left the building” in 1969 and is now in an Armory in Cleveland. Why was this decision made, if you know?
LOUB: Send them an email and maybe they’ll offer it again thoug h not sure if they show movies on the big screen anymore.
Lost Memory: I agree. Either way I hope we see them!
Lost Memory: That is a great suggestion for “jamestownguy”!
And I just learned how to enlarge the print when reading text…. while pressing the “ctrl” key use the scroll on your mouse.
I tried typing in just www.bigsplat.net and still nothing so hopefully “jamestownguy” will post some photos as there are interior and exterior photos “out there” that I have seen! If I’m not mistaken, some are even on this link.
jamestownguy: Since the above related website doesn’t work and is “under construction” perhaps you could post your photos as folks need to see a photo(s) of this theatre that is for sale. Thanks.
Lost Memory: Thanks…I think! RIP I sure hope this isn’t “a sign” as to the future of the theatre on Main Street in Jamestown NY.
Warren: Thanks for this important update as I hadn’t looked at it in some time. There was a photo of the theatre. Lost Memory added this theatre so he’ll make the correction, if he can.
Ishmael528 and jamestownguy: Good to read your recent posts about this almost forgotten theatre! I would like to see any photos via email either or both of you have in your collection. And yes, the Arts Council “will sell it for a song to the RIGHT person with the RIGHT plan”. I agree, this effort may just “be Winter Gardens last hope”. Let us keep the hope alive! I’m doing all I can via this computer to save “her” in any way we can…the right way!
Keep us posted when you hear back from the DJDC or the Arts Council. Better yet, I wouldn’t wait for them to return your call but would contact them again and speak with someone sooner than later. If you are interested in purchasing this theatre or know someone who is, let them know asap! If you speak with Debbie Luce, Main Street Manager, be sure to tell her that you are a member of Cinema Treasures as she knows about the internet site now through my phone conversation with her last week.