I think the original address should be moved into the Overview if the new one is updated.
This will make it easier for future research should it be needed.
As there are no photos or print ads that show the original address.
I originally found this theatre on a fluke during a search for something else, and added it at that time.
Thank you for the clarification. I re-posted it as “Screen grab from “Red Heat” 1976, credit Ray Dennis Steckler, director, screenplay & producer.“ As I could find no production company name to credit. 1978 was apparently one of several re-releases it had before it made it’s way to DVD.
I always do a reverse image search to find the original credited sources of photos, but this one came up with zero then and now.
Address would have been 201 Central Avenue.
Additional history credit Stumptown Historical Society and Whitefish Community Foundation.
“History was made on the night of June, 13, 1916 when the Orpheum Theatre opened on this site. This building was purchased by Lloyd J. Sissel and converted into what the press called “one of the classiest playhouses in the Northwest”. He remodeled the building by putting in a new front, an inclined floor and “up-to-date equipment”.
The first silent film shown was “The Soul Market” and starred the gifted emotional actress, Mme Petrova. The film dealt with live along the Great White Way and behind the scenes of a big Broadway theatre. It was followed by a Sidney Drew comedy and reportedly was received enthusiastically by the Whitefish audience. The 1916 ticket price was 25 cents. The Orpheum was a gathering place for Whitefish residents for many years as was its neighbor the Lake Theatre, opened later by Lloyd Sissel in the building immediately adjacent to the Orpheum."
Address was 129 E. 4th Avenue, confirmed Demolished.
Building to the left of it in the photos is still standing, with distinctive horizontal trim beneath it’s coping stones.
Cinematour also lists a separate Garnett Theatre which has no CT page.
But that conflicts with the Overview above that claims Peoples Theatre was the only movie theatre in the county.
By 1954 it had become a tavern called Sid’s Junction.
It was still that on July 19, 1966 when Richard Speck was captured at the neighboring Starr Hotel for the murder of 8 nurses.
Photos added and Sanborn Map added.
Closed the week of October 6, 1960 (photo added). Additional history credit Creston Museum:
The Grand Theatre which had been showing movies from away back in the silent flicker days closed this week after 40 years of operation. Mrs. F. C. Rodgers announced it is up for sale . The theatre has been showing films only on weekends the past two months. The Grand Theatre was opened on Dec. 11, 1920 by the late C. O. Rodgers and his son, Floyd C. Rodgers, who passed away this year. At that time it was one of the few buildings that far up on main street. The two men had earlier operated Creston’s first theatre, the Peekin, starting Sept. 27, 1919, located near the present Fashion Centre, C.O.
Additional history credit The Creston Museum Facebook page in 2020.
July 6, 1972: Theatre Changes Hands
Mr. Lloyd Johnston is retiring after operating the Tivoli Theatre for 34 years.
He has sold the theatre to Al Olsenberg, who comes here from Grand Cache, near Grande Prairie, Alta., where he operated the Alpine Theatre.
Mr. Johnston built the Tivoli in 1938. Originally from Fernie, he had operated the theatre in Kimberley from 1935.
He and Mrs. Johnston, who assisted in operation of the Tivoli, are retiring to their home at twin Bays.
Mr. and Mrs. Olsenberg will operate the theatre under the name A-M Crest Cinema, “Your cinema in motion.” Daughter Mona will look after the concession. Son Cory, like his father, is a projectionist. The Olsenbergs have two other daughters, Shelley and Lynn ann.
Mr. Olsenberg states renovations to the building include repainting the front. A new sign is arriving. The acoustics will be improved. He plans to run more shows and also a Saturday matinee.
Additionally The Alderson’s owned it late `70s per one comment.
At the time this photo was taken in January 1981, Atlanta police were trying to clear neighborhoods such as this one on Peachtree Street of prostitution. -Vintage Atlanta
Story behind the above 1948 photo.
https://history.nebraska.gov/holiday-wishes-from-1948/?fbclid=IwAR2_t5bNtZ9bvd_Ii67oFmBAthQHvvyOxNlqpr1gmw4vvgSoC27pDkWPJ7A
I think the original address should be moved into the Overview if the new one is updated. This will make it easier for future research should it be needed. As there are no photos or print ads that show the original address. I originally found this theatre on a fluke during a search for something else, and added it at that time.
davidcoppock, K & D was likely for Kenneth & Denzel the theatre’s owners/partners. See my post from May 27, 2019 above.
Thank you for the clarification. I re-posted it as “Screen grab from “Red Heat” 1976, credit Ray Dennis Steckler, director, screenplay & producer.“ As I could find no production company name to credit. 1978 was apparently one of several re-releases it had before it made it’s way to DVD. I always do a reverse image search to find the original credited sources of photos, but this one came up with zero then and now.
October 20, 1947 photo credit Ontario Treasury Department, Motion Picture Censorship Theatre Inspection Branch. Reference Code: RG 56-11-0-361-2 Archives of Ontario, I0012846
Link with photos after the space was vacated.
https://imgur.com/a/eSaBRFw?nc=1&fbclid=IwAR2J6anZVg6cbONjw7ufpBqRQenRXVoY8xwFJL19hnO0Cj61Zh7S1cdpq68
Facebook post with additional history and photos in the comments.
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=635021878638159&set=a.584885796985101
November 17, 1944 photo credit Ontario Treasury Department, Motion Picture Censorship Theatre Inspection Branch.
Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/TheGrandTheatreSSM/
Address would have been 201 Central Avenue. Additional history credit Stumptown Historical Society and Whitefish Community Foundation.
“History was made on the night of June, 13, 1916 when the Orpheum Theatre opened on this site. This building was purchased by Lloyd J. Sissel and converted into what the press called “one of the classiest playhouses in the Northwest”. He remodeled the building by putting in a new front, an inclined floor and “up-to-date equipment”.
The first silent film shown was “The Soul Market” and starred the gifted emotional actress, Mme Petrova. The film dealt with live along the Great White Way and behind the scenes of a big Broadway theatre. It was followed by a Sidney Drew comedy and reportedly was received enthusiastically by the Whitefish audience. The 1916 ticket price was 25 cents. The Orpheum was a gathering place for Whitefish residents for many years as was its neighbor the Lake Theatre, opened later by Lloyd Sissel in the building immediately adjacent to the Orpheum."
https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=160007
Here is the official website and Facebook page.
https://wayfarertheaters.com/home
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089308195893
Union dispute regarding Byrne’s upcoming show was resolved as of June 9th.
https://variety.com/2023/music/news/david-byrne-broadway-union-agreement-here-lies-love-1235639414/
Address was 129 E. 4th Avenue, confirmed Demolished. Building to the left of it in the photos is still standing, with distinctive horizontal trim beneath it’s coping stones. Cinematour also lists a separate Garnett Theatre which has no CT page. But that conflicts with the Overview above that claims Peoples Theatre was the only movie theatre in the county.
Enlargeable 1935 photo in link below. (Similar version added to gallery in case link goes dead)
https://www.mainememory.net/artifact/6283
By 1954 it had become a tavern called Sid’s Junction. It was still that on July 19, 1966 when Richard Speck was captured at the neighboring Starr Hotel for the murder of 8 nurses. Photos added and Sanborn Map added.
1942 photo in below link.
https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1034938/
Closed the week of October 6, 1960 (photo added). Additional history credit Creston Museum:
The Grand Theatre which had been showing movies from away back in the silent flicker days closed this week after 40 years of operation. Mrs. F. C. Rodgers announced it is up for sale . The theatre has been showing films only on weekends the past two months. The Grand Theatre was opened on Dec. 11, 1920 by the late C. O. Rodgers and his son, Floyd C. Rodgers, who passed away this year. At that time it was one of the few buildings that far up on main street. The two men had earlier operated Creston’s first theatre, the Peekin, starting Sept. 27, 1919, located near the present Fashion Centre, C.O.
(I’ve added a CT page for Peekin Theatre)
Link with crisper version.
https://www.facebook.com/CrestonMuseum/photos/pb.100063756212860.-2207520000./10156364661891629/?type=3
Additional history credit The Creston Museum Facebook page in 2020.
July 6, 1972: Theatre Changes Hands
Mr. Lloyd Johnston is retiring after operating the Tivoli Theatre for 34 years.
He has sold the theatre to Al Olsenberg, who comes here from Grand Cache, near Grande Prairie, Alta., where he operated the Alpine Theatre.
Mr. Johnston built the Tivoli in 1938. Originally from Fernie, he had operated the theatre in Kimberley from 1935.
He and Mrs. Johnston, who assisted in operation of the Tivoli, are retiring to their home at twin Bays.
Mr. and Mrs. Olsenberg will operate the theatre under the name A-M Crest Cinema, “Your cinema in motion.” Daughter Mona will look after the concession. Son Cory, like his father, is a projectionist. The Olsenbergs have two other daughters, Shelley and Lynn ann.
Mr. Olsenberg states renovations to the building include repainting the front. A new sign is arriving. The acoustics will be improved. He plans to run more shows and also a Saturday matinee.
Additionally The Alderson’s owned it late `70s per one comment.
This 1958 photo was replaced by a crisper version and should be removed.
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/17658/photos/89594
1964 photo credit Georgia State University Library.
1942 photo credit Georgia State University Library.
At the time this photo was taken in January 1981, Atlanta police were trying to clear neighborhoods such as this one on Peachtree Street of prostitution. -Vintage Atlanta
Opened 90 years ago today.
New Yorker article about Stax Records.
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/06/05/the-secret-sound-of-stax?utm_source=pocket-newtab