Different users of this site clearly have different ideas of the purpose of this site. I, for one, interpret the goal of this site as a repository of cinematic history. Whether you are a fan of the monsterplex or not, it is now a part of the evolution of the theater experience. Had we been working on this site 30 years ago, we would probably be having this same conversation about some other evolution of the cinema like Cinerama.
While many of us may balk at the monster-plexes such as the Tinseltown 20, a whole new generation is building experiences and memories at these theaters that will someday be reminisced upon, and that makes them a valuable part of this site.
This theater opened in 1937 and closed in 1987. The architect was J. McKay. I drove by this theater recently and it looks like a truck hit the bottom of the marquee and gave it a good dent.
I found out the other day that the group restoring the theater is returning it to its original form (or at least as close as possible). Apparantly, the theater was last used as a dinner theater and was in poor shape inside.
I can confidently say that this is one of the most impressive sites that I have run across in my entire time on the web. I love that the site is not the product of just one persons work, but rather a collective effort amongst enthusiasts, researchers and preservationists from around the world. It has been a pleasure contributing the small amount I have been able to give so far, and I appreciate that the owners of this site have given me the opportunity to help out.
Tulsa’s Admiral Twin Drive-In was the winner of a Hampton Inn contest, “America’s Favorite Landmark.†In addition to the title, the theater will receive $20,000 to do renovations.
There are no buildings facing Church St. on this block, so this theater must be history. The only building on the block is an old mill and a there is also a parking lot.
This building was involved in a downtown fire on May 22, 2004. Pictures can be seen at: View link .
Different users of this site clearly have different ideas of the purpose of this site. I, for one, interpret the goal of this site as a repository of cinematic history. Whether you are a fan of the monsterplex or not, it is now a part of the evolution of the theater experience. Had we been working on this site 30 years ago, we would probably be having this same conversation about some other evolution of the cinema like Cinerama.
While many of us may balk at the monster-plexes such as the Tinseltown 20, a whole new generation is building experiences and memories at these theaters that will someday be reminisced upon, and that makes them a valuable part of this site.
The Tower Theater was operated at one point by Griffith Consolidated and showed art/foreign language films.
An interesting magazine article on the Continental is here:
http://cinerama.topcities.com/ctcontinental.htm
Open from 1930 to 1961.
The theater was also damaged in an overnight fire in September of 1958. Showing was “Bridge on the River Kwai (1957).”
In the 1930s, the Tivoli was the theater in town that showed first-run films.
This theater is not listed in the 1975 Shawnee phone book.
This theater opened in 1937 and closed in 1987. The architect was J. McKay. I drove by this theater recently and it looks like a truck hit the bottom of the marquee and gave it a good dent.
Some photos of the marquee are at View link
Some more photos are at View link
This drive-in is now for sale! It would take quite a bit of work to get it back in shape.
Some more photos are at View link
A few photos are at: View link .
I found out the other day that the group restoring the theater is returning it to its original form (or at least as close as possible). Apparantly, the theater was last used as a dinner theater and was in poor shape inside.
This theater was a United Artists cinema.
I can confidently say that this is one of the most impressive sites that I have run across in my entire time on the web. I love that the site is not the product of just one persons work, but rather a collective effort amongst enthusiasts, researchers and preservationists from around the world. It has been a pleasure contributing the small amount I have been able to give so far, and I appreciate that the owners of this site have given me the opportunity to help out.
Tulsa’s Admiral Twin Drive-In was the winner of a Hampton Inn contest, “America’s Favorite Landmark.†In addition to the title, the theater will receive $20,000 to do renovations.
Wonderful pictures. Thank you for sharing the site.
Official Site: http://www.oktheatres.com/drivein.html
This is a double posting.
It was located to the left of the end of the Belvedere Shopping Center and behind Blimpie Subs. It was relatively hidden.
There are no buildings facing Church St. on this block, so this theater must be history. The only building on the block is an old mill and a there is also a parking lot.
If the address above is correct, then this theater has been demolished. There is a gaping hole at 114 N. Main.
This was the theater featured in the movie Twister.