Not only was this Eberson’s first atmospheric theater, it was THE first atmospheric theater in the world.
Does anyone know who/what “Holblitzelle” is/was? I found a reference to “Holblitzelle’s Majestic Theatre in Houston” but that is the only information that I have.
Here is some interesting information on a subject rarely discussed on CT:
In 1927, the J.C. Deagon Company installed a 20 tone bell at this theater. Of the 425 or so worldwide installations, only 2 were at theaters: this one & a 10 tone bell at the Mayfair in Asbury Park, NJ. Pretty impressive company!
Both bells were demolished with their respective theaters
In 1927, the J.C. Deagon Company installed a 10 tone bell at this theater. Of the 425 or so worldwide installations, only 2 were at theaters: this one & a 20 tone bell at the Roxy in NY. Pretty impressive company!
Both bells were demolished with their respective theaters.
Jack – did you submit the website link? I can’t find it online.
Is this a spanish language theater? I find it referenced as Theatre Luez in a lot of Spanish yellow pages. Also, the town name suggests that it is located in a latino community or has some connection with South America.
Not only was this Eberson’s first atmospheric theater, it was THE first atmospheric theater in the world.
Does anyone know who/what “Holblitzelle” is/was? I found a reference to “Holblitzelle’s Majestic Theatre in Houston” but that is the only information that I have.
Small old photo & biography on Marcus Loew: (note: this site’s hyperlinks don’t function):
http://www.neo.rr.com/Civic/html/marcus_loew_.html
Interior photo & great biography on Eberson:
http://www.neo.rr.com/Civic/html/john_eberson.html
Here is some interesting information on a subject rarely discussed on CT:
In 1927, the J.C. Deagon Company installed a 20 tone bell at this theater. Of the 425 or so worldwide installations, only 2 were at theaters: this one & a 10 tone bell at the Mayfair in Asbury Park, NJ. Pretty impressive company!
Both bells were demolished with their respective theaters
In 1927, the J.C. Deagon Company installed a 10 tone bell at this theater. Of the 425 or so worldwide installations, only 2 were at theaters: this one & a 20 tone bell at the Roxy in NY. Pretty impressive company!
Both bells were demolished with their respective theaters.
Still open as part of the library:
http://www.trenton.lib.nj.us/cad_branch.htm
NJ historic trust information:
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NJ historic trust information & photo:
http://www.njht.org/profiles/strand-theatre.html
NJ historic trust information & photo:
http://www.njht.org/profiles/brook-theatre.html
NJ historical trust information & photo:
http://www.njht.org/profiles/levoy-theatre.html
NJ historic trust information & photo:
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NJ historic trust information & photo:
http://www.njht.org/profiles/crescent-theater.html
Historic preservation information along with some photos (click on to enlarge):
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/njht/profiles/97058.htm
theater homepage:
http://www.grandonline.org/
recent photos:
http://www.roadsidenut.com/grandt804.jpg
http://www.roadsidenut.com/grandt2804.jpg
recent photos:
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http://www.agilitynut.com/05/1/leaft1.jpg
http://www.agilitynut.com/05/1/leaft2.jpg
http://www.agilitynut.com/05/1/leaft3.jpg
http://www.agilitynut.com/05/1/leaft4.jpg
http://www.agilitynut.com/05/1/leaft5.jpg
Organ & curtain photo:
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~CAP/PALACE/curtain.jpg
Interior photo:
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Interior photo during plaster contruction work:
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~CAP/PALACE/plaster.jpg
History/photos at these links:
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nice photos:
http://www.agilitynut.com/05/1/wink1.jpg
http://www.agilitynut.com/05/1/wink2.jpg
recent photos:
http://www.roadsidenut.com/oswegot704.jpg
http://www.roadsidenut.com/oswegot2704.jpg
Recent photos:
http://www.agilitynut.com/05/1/bradley.jpg
http://www.agilitynut.com/05/1/bradley2.jpg
http://www.agilitynut.com/05/1/bradley3.jpg
opened in 1940 for Paramount Pictures. Now used on a limited basis for live performances.
nice recent photo:
http://www.agilitynut.com/05/1/seminole.jpg
Jack – did you submit the website link? I can’t find it online.
Is this a spanish language theater? I find it referenced as Theatre Luez in a lot of Spanish yellow pages. Also, the town name suggests that it is located in a latino community or has some connection with South America.
charming article about the Toronto Film Festival and the closing of this theater:
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