Listed at this address now is Kress Lofts which use to be Kress Dept Store, also listed Austins Hallmark ands Sherlocks Books and hobbies.The is address is across the street form the Arcade Nashvilles first “Mall” built in 1903 still in operation.This location can be veiwed on the Google map.The 5th. Ave, Theatre was also located on the other side of 5th.near Church street,around the corner on Church Street was the “New” PRINCESS/CRESCENT at 415 Church the site of the Virdian Condo Building,next to Nashvilles first skyscraper the L&C Tower at 4th. and Church still there, built in 1955.
According to the Nashville Retrospect,the Green Hills theatre opened on July 19th.1961 by the Crescent Amusement Company.Addimission was 40 cents for Adults and 16 cents for children.The First Manager was Harvey Nokes formerly of the Belmont Theatre.The first ushers had to were their own suits and got paid a whopping 32 cents an hour and a complimentry flashlight.The theatre had a party room that when not in use became a hang out for theatre employees and their girlfriends or boyfriends.On time usher remembers putting Victor Mature,s name on the marquee as Victor Manure causing the management some embarrassment.The last Saturday Matinee was held Sept 5,1959 while showing OLD YELLER three local teenagers set of cherry-bombs as the movie was ending causing panic in the theatre.When Harvey Nokes left as manager in 1966 he was replaced by Richard Cornwell.The Green Hills Theatre closed on June 22, 1978/No Celebration or explanation just a sign that said CLOSED.
Villa Formaly Sneaker Villa is listed at this address now.
Thanks.
Nice photos.
Too bad no photos.
Colosseo Ristorante is listed at this address now.
Nice photos Chuck and Ken,man what a cool looking marquee,is this theatre a Baton Studio now as in Kens 2005 photo?
Thanks Ken and Mike.
Nice photo ken mc.
Childrens Discovery Museum is listed at this address now.
Thanks Bob.
Nice photos.
At this address now is the Viridian Condos and in the first floor level is the H.G. Hills Urban Market and Lucky Dog Nashville.
Listed at this address now is Kress Lofts which use to be Kress Dept Store, also listed Austins Hallmark ands Sherlocks Books and hobbies.The is address is across the street form the Arcade Nashvilles first “Mall” built in 1903 still in operation.This location can be veiwed on the Google map.The 5th. Ave, Theatre was also located on the other side of 5th.near Church street,around the corner on Church Street was the “New” PRINCESS/CRESCENT at 415 Church the site of the Virdian Condo Building,next to Nashvilles first skyscraper the L&C Tower at 4th. and Church still there, built in 1955.
Correction the opening date should be 1951 not 1961.Also Martin theatres took over the theatre from Crescent Amusement Co.in 1965.
According to the Nashville Retrospect,the Green Hills theatre opened on July 19th.1961 by the Crescent Amusement Company.Addimission was 40 cents for Adults and 16 cents for children.The First Manager was Harvey Nokes formerly of the Belmont Theatre.The first ushers had to were their own suits and got paid a whopping 32 cents an hour and a complimentry flashlight.The theatre had a party room that when not in use became a hang out for theatre employees and their girlfriends or boyfriends.On time usher remembers putting Victor Mature,s name on the marquee as Victor Manure causing the management some embarrassment.The last Saturday Matinee was held Sept 5,1959 while showing OLD YELLER three local teenagers set of cherry-bombs as the movie was ending causing panic in the theatre.When Harvey Nokes left as manager in 1966 he was replaced by Richard Cornwell.The Green Hills Theatre closed on June 22, 1978/No Celebration or explanation just a sign that said CLOSED.
Photo to be posted soon.
Spa Theatre in Hot Springs Ark,I see where it got its name,any more info out there?
Very nice vintage photos.
Nice looking theatre.
Paranormal activity on the marquee across the street from the mortuary,interesting,from ken mc,s post.
Thanks for the marquee photo ken mc.
Google maps lists a Cinemark Movie 7 and a Dollar Cinema 7 at the above address,but as we all know this could be incorrect.
Interesting story Mike.
Thanks Joe.
Nice looking photos.
Sure does Thanks S.S.