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.”
Address would have been 186 Main Street. Confirmed Demolished. Site is today the drive-thru and parking lot for the KeyBank branch next door to the right, seen in the early `40s photo I added.
Opened circa 1909 as the New Dreamland Theatre.
Photo posted of sign pointing down Oak Street from Northbound Main Street for the New Dreamland Theatre.
Photo added courtesy Ann L. Foss.
I have found photographic evidence of the possible Bungalow Theatre on Main Street in White Hall in 1925. It is the former Union Hall now demolished, directly across from the Princess Theatre. It has a poster out front that reads “Big-Hearted Jim”, which was a 1925/`26 comedy/drama per the American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures. I will temporarily post the photo in the gallery so the Admins & experts can examine it. I have a 2013 street view link that still has it standing, but the link will not post to CT correctly.
Here is a Flickr link of what the now demolished building looked like. It is also in the 1925 photo in the gallery for comparison.
Address was 121 N Main St, White Hall, IL 62092.
Located in 8400 block of South High Street.
Halfway between Center Street and Miners Street.
Confirmed Demolished.
Stood between where a gazebo now stands and the existing buildings to it’s left.
Owned by the Berstine family, open prior to 1940 and remained open until at least 1974.
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.
1914 photo added courtesy Oliver Sheppard.
Address was 102 E. Superior. Confirmed Demolished. 1968 photo added credit Dave Snyder.
1919 photo added as Wilson Theatre courtesy elmorovivo.
1952 photo added. Matches current street view.
Early postcard as The Nickel Theatre added courtesy Ann L. Foss.
Address would have been 186 Main Street. Confirmed Demolished. Site is today the drive-thru and parking lot for the KeyBank branch next door to the right, seen in the early `40s photo I added.
Circa 1956 photo added credit Brent Shaw.
Opened circa 1909 as the New Dreamland Theatre. Photo posted of sign pointing down Oak Street from Northbound Main Street for the New Dreamland Theatre. Photo added courtesy Ann L. Foss.
Photos of Loop, Chicago & Shangri-La Theatres in below link.
https://www.pappaspost.com/vintage-greek-independence-day-parade-photos-chicago/
Photos of Loop, Chicago & Shangri-La Theatres in below link.
https://www.pappaspost.com/vintage-greek-independence-day-parade-photos-chicago/
Photos of Loop, Chicago & Shangri-La Theatres in below link.
https://www.pappaspost.com/vintage-greek-independence-day-parade-photos-chicago/
1950 photo added.
I have found photographic evidence of the possible Bungalow Theatre on Main Street in White Hall in 1925. It is the former Union Hall now demolished, directly across from the Princess Theatre. It has a poster out front that reads “Big-Hearted Jim”, which was a 1925/`26 comedy/drama per the American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures. I will temporarily post the photo in the gallery so the Admins & experts can examine it. I have a 2013 street view link that still has it standing, but the link will not post to CT correctly. Here is a Flickr link of what the now demolished building looked like. It is also in the 1925 photo in the gallery for comparison. Address was 121 N Main St, White Hall, IL 62092.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/tourismguy/5172691923
Located in 8400 block of South High Street. Halfway between Center Street and Miners Street. Confirmed Demolished. Stood between where a gazebo now stands and the existing buildings to it’s left. Owned by the Berstine family, open prior to 1940 and remained open until at least 1974.