This theatre has a great looking marquee though don’t like to read that it has been “twinned” which usually means separating/dividing off the balcony from the main auditorium.
LOUB: I had planned to see this theatre and meet John this summer, but didn’t get there and now this news which is so very sad. He was too young to leave us!
Lost Memory: I would still love to see photos of this theatre! I wonder if any effort is still in place to convert this theatre into a children’s museum?
Thanks as I just viewed them…not an older theatre as I thought might be the case. I was in Greenwich a few years ago and don’t recall seeing this, but then again I would have been looking for an old marquee, etc.
sam_e: I recently drove by this former theatre and it would take a miracle to restore this one! Yet much of the terra cotta facade is still intact and tells us that this theatre, in its heyday, was a beauty.
Nice to read something about this theatre in Wellsville though I was hoping to read some words from the manager, Darren. I don’t even know if he is still the manager of a theatre that has sadly been twinned, imo.
Freeburg and Fidler I believe also designed and built some of the local schools in the area, too. I also have interest in 2 former local architects by the names of Beck and Tinkham. They built many homes in the area in the tudor/stucco style.
To read “was demolished, with little fanfare….the building was nearly 100 years old” makes me very sad.
Thanks Ken for adding this little town theatre that once was.
This theatre has a great looking marquee though don’t like to read that it has been “twinned” which usually means separating/dividing off the balcony from the main auditorium.
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I think it is worth re-posting this article with photo as a memorial to John and his theatre work. Rest in peace, John.
LOUB: I had planned to see this theatre and meet John this summer, but didn’t get there and now this news which is so very sad. He was too young to leave us!
Lost Memory: I would still love to see photos of this theatre! I wonder if any effort is still in place to convert this theatre into a children’s museum?
Interesting to read that this theatre didn’t get demolished until 1999, but at least we have the one b/w above. Great marquee!
Thanks, I think. ;–)
Thanks as I just viewed them…not an older theatre as I thought might be the case. I was in Greenwich a few years ago and don’t recall seeing this, but then again I would have been looking for an old marquee, etc.
Would love to see some photos of this theatre!
Would like to see the demo photos that were posted in 2002, but couldn’t find any when I went to the link.
LOUB: So very sad to read this. Will there be someone else to take over for John and “his” theatre in Niagara Falls NY?
Lost Memory: Great to read about the many organs that were installed in many theatres during the 20’s and 30’s. Great research!
donnie 1: Thanks for the email as I had forgotten about my post here in 2006.
sam_e: I recently drove by this former theatre and it would take a miracle to restore this one! Yet much of the terra cotta facade is still intact and tells us that this theatre, in its heyday, was a beauty.
Nice to read something about this theatre in Wellsville though I was hoping to read some words from the manager, Darren. I don’t even know if he is still the manager of a theatre that has sadly been twinned, imo.
LOUB: Keep us posted! Thanks!
Lost Memory: The August 19, 2005 photo isn’t there now and I’d love to see it again! Thanks.
I wonder what happend to that organ and was it in the theatre when it was demolished?
I’m sure that is the case…….“…..it was removed years ago…..”
Is the organ still there? When I lived in South FL I went to to the Lyric and saw Tony Orlando, but I don’t recall seeing any organ.
You are very welcome Edith. Have a good day!
Great…will check it out!
http://www.coudersporttheatre.com/History.html
Freeburg and Fidler I believe also designed and built some of the local schools in the area, too. I also have interest in 2 former local architects by the names of Beck and Tinkham. They built many homes in the area in the tudor/stucco style.