Photos added.
Below pdf of the tax record and building history credit Bridgton Historical Society via www.MaineMemory.net
For Educational Purposes Only.
Address was 78 Main Street. Opened July 1, 1935 (article added) Collapsed after heavy snowfall in March 1969 and demolished.(Article added saying 34 years of operation, which confirms the 1935 opening.) Built owned and managed by the Millet Family. Designed with no stairs to accommodate the grandmother in a wheelchair. Multiple other images added as well.
February 1, 1968 fire photo added credit The City of Iowa City Government.
February 2 & 3, 1968 Daily Iowan news coverage added of the Strand Theatre fire.
Direct link to Colony Center restoration timeline, with photos of facade propped up.
Street view also is still 2008, so it shows building in same condition.
Scroll right in both.
Address was 22 Witherell Street.
Confirmed via two sources.
Direct link to the Water Winter Wonderland website with additional photos.
2009 link only goes to Main Page.
May 9, 1981 print ad added courtesy Stephen Leigh.
Note it says Parkland 1 Drive-In name with Dusk til Dawn promotion of 4 films in one night, labeled as 1,2,3 & 4.
Could it have still been 1 screen in 1981 and not twinned yet?
The Bismarck Theatre Grand Opening as a concert venue was August 10, 1984.
Steve Dahl & Teenage Radiation with Garry Meier was the inaugural show.
Chicago Reader print ad credit Shelley Howard added.
Long time graphic designer for JAM Productions.
Address was 102 E. Superior not 182. The 1968 photo I added shows 100 next door to the right. Street view shows the numbers increase to the left of that. Peoples State Bank of Munising is on the site today. Street view also shows the numbers jump from 132 to 202, so no 182 exists, as that would be the middle of an intersection.
“In 1934, Karl Hoblitzelle set out to build his first-ever luxury suburban theatre. While the façade was designed to perfectly complement the center’s Spanish architecture, a spire was created to represent a Moorish tent. Boasting 1,350 seats with hand-painted murals depicting the history of Texas, the interior exuded extravagance with textiles like the terrazzo floor and heavy oak doors. Eight decades and counting, the theatre is still showing the most acclaimed films for all generations to enjoy, and remains an integral part of our community.”
Photos added. Below pdf of the tax record and building history credit Bridgton Historical Society via www.MaineMemory.net For Educational Purposes Only.
https://www.mainememory.net/media/pdf/100852.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1BAtBTCdey7gI1PCEquMQhYGrWlpHfIeIQKSnYx-IYFUamm7Z0pjlwYgM
Address was 78 Main Street. Opened July 1, 1935 (article added) Collapsed after heavy snowfall in March 1969 and demolished.(Article added saying 34 years of operation, which confirms the 1935 opening.) Built owned and managed by the Millet Family. Designed with no stairs to accommodate the grandmother in a wheelchair. Multiple other images added as well.
February 1, 1968 fire photo added credit The City of Iowa City Government. February 2 & 3, 1968 Daily Iowan news coverage added of the Strand Theatre fire.
1973 photo. Creator: Theo Lindley Source: Iowa City Public Library Digital History Project.
WTTW piece on the re-opening.
https://news.wttw.com/2020/05/11/drive-theater-offers-escape-pandemic-trip-back-time?fbclid=IwAR2QxUUZ29RWrSMyVBzu6nfAbliGSrNKo-jv-RDE5E9-Ex3M6cD7v4CIOsA#.XrsOE6kGdVY.facebook
It is on YouTube too, albeit with time codes and watermarks…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYDY9MlQlio
November 3, 1967 photo credit Fred W. McDarrah/Getty Images.
https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/view-along-west-44th-street-where-the-hudson-theatre-news-photo/141469609?irgwc=1&esource=AFF_GI_IR_TinEye_77643&asid=TinEye&cid=GI&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=TinEye&utm_content=77643
Direct link to Colony Center restoration timeline, with photos of facade propped up. Street view also is still 2008, so it shows building in same condition. Scroll right in both.
https://dyesscash.astate.edu/administration-building/
Several photos posted. History of the Dyess Colony and Dyess Theatre in link below.
https://dyesscash.astate.edu/
Address was 238 S. Main Street. Still standing. (218 was the State/Liberty/Princess down the street.)
Update: Photo credit Yvonne Thompson, courtesy John Chuckman Collection.
May 11, 1938 photo credit Percy Loomis Sperr.
Address was 22 Witherell Street. Confirmed via two sources. Direct link to the Water Winter Wonderland website with additional photos. 2009 link only goes to Main Page.
http://www.waterwinterwonderland.com/movietheaters.aspx?id=670&type=5
May 9, 1981 print ad added courtesy Stephen Leigh. Note it says Parkland 1 Drive-In name with Dusk til Dawn promotion of 4 films in one night, labeled as 1,2,3 & 4. Could it have still been 1 screen in 1981 and not twinned yet?
The Bismarck Theatre Grand Opening as a concert venue was August 10, 1984. Steve Dahl & Teenage Radiation with Garry Meier was the inaugural show. Chicago Reader print ad credit Shelley Howard added. Long time graphic designer for JAM Productions.
“Admiral Theatre sues over PPP loan delay, alleges regulations violate first amendment.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/8/21252758/admiral-theatre-lawsuit-ppp-loans-corinavirus-first-amendment-strip-club?fbclid=IwAR0u4XE6YwBIhS0e60pZqKAvZ6ljLgoC1zQV9qiS5lh5TaMAaHEbTvzf65g
Address was 102 E. Superior not 182. The 1968 photo I added shows 100 next door to the right. Street view shows the numbers increase to the left of that. Peoples State Bank of Munising is on the site today. Street view also shows the numbers jump from 132 to 202, so no 182 exists, as that would be the middle of an intersection.
1965 opening day photo credit NorthPark Center. Courtesy Kanon Beltran.
1972 promotional vomit bag image added, for “Mark of the Devil” at the Majestic Theatre, courtesy Kanon Beltran.
August 1949 Showtime magazine cover added courtesy Stephen Austin.
Per the Highland Park Village Theater WebSite:
“In 1934, Karl Hoblitzelle set out to build his first-ever luxury suburban theatre. While the façade was designed to perfectly complement the center’s Spanish architecture, a spire was created to represent a Moorish tent. Boasting 1,350 seats with hand-painted murals depicting the history of Texas, the interior exuded extravagance with textiles like the terrazzo floor and heavy oak doors. Eight decades and counting, the theatre is still showing the most acclaimed films for all generations to enjoy, and remains an integral part of our community.”
Melba postcard added that appropriated the artwork from the original Hope postcard. Link to the latter in description of teh former.
Flickr link with photo of original facade, marquee & vertical sign.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/40394517@N04/26512202771/in/photostream/
Flickr link with photo of the Star Theatre. Misidentified as Oak Cliff Texas.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/40394517@N04/27122716773/in/photostream/
The VW bus has posters for the film “Alice’s Restaurant”, due out August 20, 1969.