Guess this E show was broadcast more than once according to another post by “shoeshoe14” on Nov 14….which happens to be my wedding anniversary! Wonder what really happened between that famous former couple and their marriage?
The E network recently broadcast a segment about Moore and Willis and their presence in Hailey ID. It not only showed photos of the Liberty, but also a theatre named The Mint.
Would love to see a photo(s) of this former Statesville NC theatre. I recently visited the town and wondered if there had been a theatre…Broad Street is the town’s “main street”.
Lost Memory: What a wonderful evening photo of a wonderful theatre with a wonderful name…Ringling. BTW, the Ringling home and grounds in Sarasota FL are a must-see!
WSL: From your Feb. 28, 2005…“I took pictures that I would be glad to share with you.” I hope you see this post and can send me your collection of Grand photos especially one that shows the original front doors and some interior photos. I truly enjoyed reading about your Grand memories! The Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation is selling the first in a series of Christmas ornaments and I have suggested to the WMHF chairman that next year’s ornament feature the Grand Theatre. They need a photo (doesn’t have to be an original) to give the artist. If you can help in this matter, please post here or email me at
Do you have to be a member of Flickr to view photos that are found there? I cut and pasted the 6 photos and inserted them into personal emails to residents and former residents of Westfield.
Lost Memory: Well….you certainly made my day with these 6 b/w photos though I must ask you where you found them. I’ve never seen any interior photos, but remember it as this was my childhood theatre for many years. I recently spoke to the current Mayor and told him that the Grand is the one building that I truly miss being in the town. Had I lived in the community when these photos were taken I would have stepped up “to the plate” and saved this theatre by organizing a Save the Grand campaign. It is truly missed by so many (including Mayor David Carr) in that western NYS community!
I have met Mark G. from Cable 8 and see him from time to time so perhaps I can get word to him about doing a Winter Garden feature this winter. I wish you had posted this Cable 8 News idea a few weeks ago as I did see Mark G. at a local function and could have mentioned it then.
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JohnMessick: I’m familiar with the CT name, Norelco though didn’t know or have forgotten that he used to be a projectionist….those are the folks with great theatre memories!
jamestownguy: I read your PJ Winter Garden comments and have to tell you that it was brought to my attention while I was at the Fenton History Center’s Deck the Halls for the holiday season. I was getting information from the FHC Executive Director about the Winter Garden and the other theatres that were in Jamestown over the years……perfect timing! And again, thanks for getting the word out in the Post Journal about “our” Winter Garden that needs to know that we all care and want to see it be a vital part of the downtown Jamestown scene, once again! If the Reg can be restored and saved, so can the Winter Garden though that theatre had the benefit of a million dollar donation by Mr. Reginald Lenna thus the name Reg Lenna Civic Center. I would like to see the name Palace be reinstated and perhaps call it the Lenna Palace.
SchineHistorian: Yes, I really should have asked you, our wonderful Schine expert. A local town near me has a building that says Swetland Opera House at the top, but it is, of all things, an apartment building now so I do appreciate a town keeping their opera house! One time I did speak with a resident of this building and they told me that some of the apartments show signs of the building’s past as an opera house. I’m not sure what they meant and would like to see the interior of the building. If I get inside, I’ll let you know.
Lost Memory: Now that’s a thought, but I have friends in that area who will check out Phil for me while I watch the TV coverage each year anyway. LOL I have gone to the town and seen where Phil appears each year. Many of these small PA towns that had theatres don’t have them anymore and it is such a shame…Dubois, Brookville, Punxy, Titusville and the list goes on!
Lost Memory: And don’t you just love it when after the word owner is says PRIVATE! That is when I really get curious as to the owner’s intentions and if those intentions have any theatre focus.
LOUB: Yes, it’s nice when theatres do both…films and live entertainment!
In the photo I doubt that these are the original doors..too bad they changed them out, imo.
Guess this E show was broadcast more than once according to another post by “shoeshoe14” on Nov 14….which happens to be my wedding anniversary! Wonder what really happened between that famous former couple and their marriage?
The E network recently broadcast a segment about Moore and Willis and their presence in Hailey ID. It not only showed photos of the Liberty, but also a theatre named The Mint.
Lost Memory: GREAT PHOTO!
HowardBHaas: These theatre photos are fabulous! Thanks for posting!
Such a shame that the quaint NC mountain town of Blowing Rock doesn’t have this theater.
Would love to see a photo(s) of this former Statesville NC theatre. I recently visited the town and wondered if there had been a theatre…Broad Street is the town’s “main street”.
Lost Memory: What a wonderful evening photo of a wonderful theatre with a wonderful name…Ringling. BTW, the Ringling home and grounds in Sarasota FL are a must-see!
So sorry to read this. Keep CT members posted on future developments. I had hoped to meet Mr. McNab this past summer, but never got that opportunity.
LOUB: Has anyone taken over this theatre since the sad passing of John McNab?
WSL: From your Feb. 28, 2005…“I took pictures that I would be glad to share with you.” I hope you see this post and can send me your collection of Grand photos especially one that shows the original front doors and some interior photos. I truly enjoyed reading about your Grand memories! The Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation is selling the first in a series of Christmas ornaments and I have suggested to the WMHF chairman that next year’s ornament feature the Grand Theatre. They need a photo (doesn’t have to be an original) to give the artist. If you can help in this matter, please post here or email me at
David Stear: Might you have a photo of this theatre with its original doors and not the ones present when the theatre was demolished?
randini: Strange that a former opera house wouldn’t have had an orchestra pit and/or organ!
Do you have to be a member of Flickr to view photos that are found there? I cut and pasted the 6 photos and inserted them into personal emails to residents and former residents of Westfield.
Lost Memory: I don’t know if any interior photos exist, but if anyone can find some…you can! Let me know!
Lost Memory: Well….you certainly made my day with these 6 b/w photos though I must ask you where you found them. I’ve never seen any interior photos, but remember it as this was my childhood theatre for many years. I recently spoke to the current Mayor and told him that the Grand is the one building that I truly miss being in the town. Had I lived in the community when these photos were taken I would have stepped up “to the plate” and saved this theatre by organizing a Save the Grand campaign. It is truly missed by so many (including Mayor David Carr) in that western NYS community!
Yes, you are saving a piece of Oil City history…..congratulations and happy holidays!
I have met Mark G. from Cable 8 and see him from time to time so perhaps I can get word to him about doing a Winter Garden feature this winter. I wish you had posted this Cable 8 News idea a few weeks ago as I did see Mark G. at a local function and could have mentioned it then.
Jack: Very well written….thank you!
JohnMessick: I’m familiar with the CT name, Norelco though didn’t know or have forgotten that he used to be a projectionist….those are the folks with great theatre memories!
jamestownguy: I read your PJ Winter Garden comments and have to tell you that it was brought to my attention while I was at the Fenton History Center’s Deck the Halls for the holiday season. I was getting information from the FHC Executive Director about the Winter Garden and the other theatres that were in Jamestown over the years……perfect timing! And again, thanks for getting the word out in the Post Journal about “our” Winter Garden that needs to know that we all care and want to see it be a vital part of the downtown Jamestown scene, once again! If the Reg can be restored and saved, so can the Winter Garden though that theatre had the benefit of a million dollar donation by Mr. Reginald Lenna thus the name Reg Lenna Civic Center. I would like to see the name Palace be reinstated and perhaps call it the Lenna Palace.
SchineHistorian: Yes, I really should have asked you, our wonderful Schine expert. A local town near me has a building that says Swetland Opera House at the top, but it is, of all things, an apartment building now so I do appreciate a town keeping their opera house! One time I did speak with a resident of this building and they told me that some of the apartments show signs of the building’s past as an opera house. I’m not sure what they meant and would like to see the interior of the building. If I get inside, I’ll let you know.
Lost Memory: Now that’s a thought, but I have friends in that area who will check out Phil for me while I watch the TV coverage each year anyway. LOL I have gone to the town and seen where Phil appears each year. Many of these small PA towns that had theatres don’t have them anymore and it is such a shame…Dubois, Brookville, Punxy, Titusville and the list goes on!
Lost Memory: And don’t you just love it when after the word owner is says PRIVATE! That is when I really get curious as to the owner’s intentions and if those intentions have any theatre focus.