A considerable of effort and capital has been exerted in both the restoration and updating the Roxy and it shows! A real jewel and well worth the drive to Bremerton. Great Dolby presentation!
The actual address for the Royal is 4273 Rice St, Lihue, HI (it could have been Main Street at one time). Have been unable to find much information on this theatre in comparison to the wealth of data available on others on the island.
Need to update: The Aloha opened October 4, 1936 and closed in 1981. The architect was Fred Fujioka with a seating capacity of 675. An effort was started some years ago to restore it to it’s original splendor then apparently abandoned with the forces of nature beginning to take a toll on what remains of the structure. For all of the major films that are shot on this island, aside from the Waimea, there isn’t a decent theatre to be found here.
It appears that some restoration work was started but has yet to be completed. The theatre covers almost the entire block and could be a great venue for live performances.
Was by the property in August 2019 and it was in terrible shape. A sign on the side of the theater read that the site was to be the home of a medical center.
There furniture showroom is now closed off from what remains of the Pix. From what can been seen through the dingy glass doors of the former theatre is very limited.
The Cinerama hasn’t been a true Cinerama for at least the past five years. The giant, signature screen has been replaced with a shorter flat one and only single projection is used. On the plus side, they do periodically run 70 mm engagements and the digital presentations are state of the art. It would be great to have the Cinerama screen restored.
Many of the quaint little villages, tucked away off the main thoroughfares along the west coast,such as Ephrata are like stepping back in time to the middle of the twentieth century. Great little theatre, great staff, neat town, great vibes.
The actual address for this building is 508 N. Market Boulevard, Chehalis, WA. The current occupant is the Wedding Show. How much, if any, of the original interior exist is unknown.
The Nifty appears to be closed as of July, 2018 and Waterville is a ghost town. The area still has a considerable amount of charm and is nested in a picturesque location.
The theatre is currently on the market with an asking price of $1,200,000: http://godinpropertybrokers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/523-main-st-watertown.pdf
If having to choose between Lake Tahoe and Sandpoint for best place for a weekend getaway, it would be Sandpoint hands down. Sandpoint is absolutely beautiful, non-pretentious and genuine. The Panida is the jewel of this little hamlet and the product of a considerable amount of effort and love by the community to keep it up to stuff and operational. Well worth the trip and your financial support.
Here is some information on the Pix property from the Woodburn city council. The theatre opened in 1948 but no record as to when it closed. The property is still vacant as of today and in need of restoration.
This would have been the place! Sometime after the theatre closed, someone, maybe Joe Patton, did some major upgrades to the interior. The site was supposedly used for private functions and screenings. I am not sure as to when Mr. Offord took over the property or what further modifications he made to the place but, as with you, would love to see some interior shots. The Russell was the original name of the East Point Theatre.
The theater was not demolish but has been converted into the OneMish Lodge, a five bedroom resort.
A considerable of effort and capital has been exerted in both the restoration and updating the Roxy and it shows! A real jewel and well worth the drive to Bremerton. Great Dolby presentation!
The Cinerama is currently closed for “upgrades”. Does this mean that it is going to be divided up into a multiplex?
The actual address for the Royal is 4273 Rice St, Lihue, HI (it could have been Main Street at one time). Have been unable to find much information on this theatre in comparison to the wealth of data available on others on the island.
Need to update: The Aloha opened October 4, 1936 and closed in 1981. The architect was Fred Fujioka with a seating capacity of 675. An effort was started some years ago to restore it to it’s original splendor then apparently abandoned with the forces of nature beginning to take a toll on what remains of the structure. For all of the major films that are shot on this island, aside from the Waimea, there isn’t a decent theatre to be found here.
It appears that some restoration work was started but has yet to be completed. The theatre covers almost the entire block and could be a great venue for live performances.
Time is taking its toll on this abandon theatre. Nice design. Does any know how the interior was reconfigured when it was converted to a twin cinema?
It would be great if Amazon follows Netflix’s model of acquiring these classic theatres and using them for screenings of their productions.
Was by the property in August 2019 and it was in terrible shape. A sign on the side of the theater read that the site was to be the home of a medical center.
There furniture showroom is now closed off from what remains of the Pix. From what can been seen through the dingy glass doors of the former theatre is very limited.
Accordingly to the Pasco Historic Preservation work plan, the Pasco Theatre was once the Empire Theatre.
It is really nice that most of the original interior is still in place and that with minimal alteration could be restored to its initial purpose.
A new veneer has been added and some of the original features have restored.
The Cinerama hasn’t been a true Cinerama for at least the past five years. The giant, signature screen has been replaced with a shorter flat one and only single projection is used. On the plus side, they do periodically run 70 mm engagements and the digital presentations are state of the art. It would be great to have the Cinerama screen restored.
Many of the quaint little villages, tucked away off the main thoroughfares along the west coast,such as Ephrata are like stepping back in time to the middle of the twentieth century. Great little theatre, great staff, neat town, great vibes.
The actual address for this building is 508 N. Market Boulevard, Chehalis, WA. The current occupant is the Wedding Show. How much, if any, of the original interior exist is unknown.
The Nifty appears to be closed as of July, 2018 and Waterville is a ghost town. The area still has a considerable amount of charm and is nested in a picturesque location.
How much, if any, of the original auditorium is still in place?
The theatre is currently on the market with an asking price of $1,200,000: http://godinpropertybrokers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/523-main-st-watertown.pdf
If having to choose between Lake Tahoe and Sandpoint for best place for a weekend getaway, it would be Sandpoint hands down. Sandpoint is absolutely beautiful, non-pretentious and genuine. The Panida is the jewel of this little hamlet and the product of a considerable amount of effort and love by the community to keep it up to stuff and operational. Well worth the trip and your financial support.
The Sunset is an absolute gem! A perfect period piece from the 1950s and in remarkable condition.
Here is some information on the Pix property from the Woodburn city council. The theatre opened in 1948 but no record as to when it closed. The property is still vacant as of today and in need of restoration.
Wasn’t this theatre’s auditorium divided up into from smaller screens prior to it’s closure?
The status on this needs to be changed to open.
This would have been the place! Sometime after the theatre closed, someone, maybe Joe Patton, did some major upgrades to the interior. The site was supposedly used for private functions and screenings. I am not sure as to when Mr. Offord took over the property or what further modifications he made to the place but, as with you, would love to see some interior shots. The Russell was the original name of the East Point Theatre.