Handwritten on the reverse with “By Carl R. Nicholas, Oct. 30, 1947.”
Group of people gathering along the Anaheim Halloween Festival parade route on West Center Street (now Lincoln Ave.); image shows a view of the south side of the 100 block of West Center Street (now Lincoln Ave.), with the Anaheim Theater and Victor G. Loly Jewelers store and clock in the background.
Per Richard Ferguson:
The building indeed was the Hustedt Undertakers and Furniture Makers before it became the theater.
Per Charlotte Sellers:
The Hustedt building on East Second Street, one of Seymour’s oldest and best known business blocks, has been sold to V.J. Allegro; property goes through to Third Street. The building, remodeled in recent years, was last occupied by S.F. Tower undertaking establishment. — Seymour Daily Tribune, 16 Mar 1929.
Seymour directory shows
1927: J.W. Hustedt undertaker, 109 E 2nd; C.E. Kysar, 315 N Walnut.
1931: G.C. Beatty pool & V.J. Allegro fruits, 109 E 2nd; Tower Funeral Home, 315 N Walnut
1940: Vondee at 109 E 2nd; Tower Funeral Home, 315 N Walnut
1930 and 1940 census schedules show Simon F. Tower, funeral home proprietor, at 315 N Walnut.
Richard Ferguson:
And the Victor Burkholder bought it from the Towers family. Thanks for all the info.
Per Charlotte Sellers on the If you grew up in Jackson County, Indiana you remember… Facebook page.
“Princess Theater was at 123 South Chestnut Street from about 1922 to 1932, based on listings in city directories and phone books.
It was operated as the Little Theater from about 1937 to 1944.
A 1943 update to Sanborn FIMs reported "movies not in operation.” The theater was torn down to make way for the “new” bank and drive-thru."
2019 photos & description added credit Mark Ptacek, via Forgotten Chicago Discussion Group.
“I was lucky to get a peak inside the former Piccadilly Hotel built in 1926 at Blackstone and Hyde Park Blvd. These are pics of the lobby of the Piccadilly Theatre and a dance hall on the top floor. The building is now top quality apts but these spaces haven’t been used in over 50 years.”
This Neoclassical gem of a building was erected next door to the just-completed Hotel Paso del Norte. The photo, taken by Otis Aultman, is at the El Paso Public Library and comes to us courtesy of Barbara Given-Behne and our friends at “Remember in el Paso When…” Barbara informs us that the films showing at this moment were “The Terrible Daughter” and “The Ironmasters,” which cost $0.10 for adults and $0.05 for children!
History credit Kayla Parsons from above July 2019 Levisa Lazer link.
“Ninety-eight years ago, in July of 1921, Dr. C.B. Walters broke ground on a new, state-of-the art building in downtown Louisa with a steam shovel. The upstairs was to be used as offices for Dr. Walters. The downstairs was divided into two rooms. The first was used as a modern pharmacy. The second was leased for use as a picture show.
The theater opened on New Year’s Eve, 1921. The theater presented stage shows starting in 1922 with the Lyceum series. The series included the Boston Male Quartet and Princess Nadonia Indians. The stage frequently hosted circus acts, magicians, and live music.
The twenties were the age of silent movies. Miss Spencer would play during the movies, coordinating her music with the action that was taking part on the screen. On August 5, 1926, talking movies were introduced to The Garden Theater. A new sound system was installed in 1929.
Modernization began again in 1938. A new wide screen was installed along with a new stereo sound system, air conditioning, and a new projector. This is also when the grand marquee and front was built.
The theater continued to be a hub of entertainment for Louisa until the late 70s. It’s hard to go anywhere in Louisa without finding someone with great memories of the Garden Theater. In a post on Facebook, many commented with memories of seeing their first movie in the theater, spending weekends there, and the low cost of popcorn.
In celebration of the past of the building, the new owners, Tim and Lelia Robinson, have begun construction to restore the theater to its former glory. Mountain Movers Theatre Company is hosting two sets of summer camps for the children of our community. Each camp will end with public performances. For more information on camp registration, Mountain Movers Theatre Company, public performances, and ticket sales, visit www.mtnmoverstheatre.com"
Located in East Jenkins, which apparently is across the street from Burdine using the same zip code.
Building confirmed demolished.
Neighboring building is still standing, but I have not narrowed down an address yet.
Address is 436 Helena Ave.
Original building is still standing with a newer facade.
Operates today as The Event Center, whose Facebook page is below.
It includes some interior photos of it currently.
Multiple other images added to Photos.
Address is 125 S. Main Cross Street.
Renovated and reopened as a live performance venue.
Full chronological history in below link.
Additional photo in second link.
Mountain Movers Theatre Company is based there as well.
Their website is below too.
Address is 9416 Highway 805, formerly Main Street.
Building today houses Emmanuel Baptist Church. A brick facade and steeple has been added to the theatre portion of the existing building, which is part of the same building next door, which today houses a Dollar General.
1937 photo added credit Missouri Historical Society.
The Route 66 Association of Missouri believed it was in Maplewood, but can find no record of that.
So it must be the correct one.
Fox Theatre. Decorated for opening, 31 January 1929, with crowd lined up at ticket windows. Photograph by W.C. Persons, 1929. Missouri History Museum Photographs and Prints Collections. PB 0115. NS 10417.
Demolished in 2013. Originally opened as Wick Theatre in 1913. Full chronological history below.
http://www.kittanningpaper.com/2013/02/26/former-theatre-part-of-demolished-rosebud-property/34259
Handwritten on the reverse with “By Carl R. Nicholas, Oct. 30, 1947.” Group of people gathering along the Anaheim Halloween Festival parade route on West Center Street (now Lincoln Ave.); image shows a view of the south side of the 100 block of West Center Street (now Lincoln Ave.), with the Anaheim Theater and Victor G. Loly Jewelers store and clock in the background.
Image – Anaheim Public Library
Additional history on the Hustedt Building.
Per Richard Ferguson: The building indeed was the Hustedt Undertakers and Furniture Makers before it became the theater. Per Charlotte Sellers: The Hustedt building on East Second Street, one of Seymour’s oldest and best known business blocks, has been sold to V.J. Allegro; property goes through to Third Street. The building, remodeled in recent years, was last occupied by S.F. Tower undertaking establishment. — Seymour Daily Tribune, 16 Mar 1929. Seymour directory shows 1927: J.W. Hustedt undertaker, 109 E 2nd; C.E. Kysar, 315 N Walnut. 1931: G.C. Beatty pool & V.J. Allegro fruits, 109 E 2nd; Tower Funeral Home, 315 N Walnut 1940: Vondee at 109 E 2nd; Tower Funeral Home, 315 N Walnut 1930 and 1940 census schedules show Simon F. Tower, funeral home proprietor, at 315 N Walnut. Richard Ferguson: And the Victor Burkholder bought it from the Towers family. Thanks for all the info.
American Classic Images link with a 2008 photo.
http://americanclassicimages.com/Search/IN283?txtSearch=Seymour+Indiana
Per Charlotte Sellers on the If you grew up in Jackson County, Indiana you remember… Facebook page.
“Princess Theater was at 123 South Chestnut Street from about 1922 to 1932, based on listings in city directories and phone books. It was operated as the Little Theater from about 1937 to 1944. A 1943 update to Sanborn FIMs reported "movies not in operation.” The theater was torn down to make way for the “new” bank and drive-thru."
Demolition of former Vondee Theatre building, photo added credit Dean Weasner.
Address is 11421 KY-805, zip is 41537. Confirmed demolished. Private home on the property today. Retail building to the left survives.
2019 photos & description added credit Mark Ptacek, via Forgotten Chicago Discussion Group.
“I was lucky to get a peak inside the former Piccadilly Hotel built in 1926 at Blackstone and Hyde Park Blvd. These are pics of the lobby of the Piccadilly Theatre and a dance hall on the top floor. The building is now top quality apts but these spaces haven’t been used in over 50 years.”
Photo added courtesy El Paso History Alliance.
https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/life/2015/06/13/star-studded-night-at-plaza/71939742/?fbclid=IwAR2exMDLiRkoOK1zEwNeEQvpWwjEfTCopG8aQWFfC9_e0xnQaRA2W4uSNeM
Update:
UNIQUE THEATEE, 111 S. EL PASO ST., 1913
This Neoclassical gem of a building was erected next door to the just-completed Hotel Paso del Norte. The photo, taken by Otis Aultman, is at the El Paso Public Library and comes to us courtesy of Barbara Given-Behne and our friends at “Remember in el Paso When…” Barbara informs us that the films showing at this moment were “The Terrible Daughter” and “The Ironmasters,” which cost $0.10 for adults and $0.05 for children!
Photo courtesy of Markus Freitag.
El Paso History Alliance.
Former employee story.
http://www.violetcrownvoices.com/longhorn-drive-in?fbclid=IwAR1kTkHzGo9HCWY61ehS9bkAwt9Cpv7-pW4na7-RTLRY9F_oSX94Dg6eIQ8
Drive-in and swap meet will remain open through Summer 2020 now.
https://www.sgvtribune.com/2019/11/07/mission-tiki-drive-in-in-montclair-to-stay-open-through-summer-2020/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_content=fb-sgvtribune&fbclid=IwAR0IWF1YCCufd-goJxFEk9YhONjPANekLGyGgHoyK3HNC4fL3LEuwQeAW6Y
April 1942, photo by Russell Lee for the Office of War Information.
History credit Kayla Parsons from above July 2019 Levisa Lazer link.
“Ninety-eight years ago, in July of 1921, Dr. C.B. Walters broke ground on a new, state-of-the art building in downtown Louisa with a steam shovel. The upstairs was to be used as offices for Dr. Walters. The downstairs was divided into two rooms. The first was used as a modern pharmacy. The second was leased for use as a picture show.
The theater opened on New Year’s Eve, 1921. The theater presented stage shows starting in 1922 with the Lyceum series. The series included the Boston Male Quartet and Princess Nadonia Indians. The stage frequently hosted circus acts, magicians, and live music.
The twenties were the age of silent movies. Miss Spencer would play during the movies, coordinating her music with the action that was taking part on the screen. On August 5, 1926, talking movies were introduced to The Garden Theater. A new sound system was installed in 1929.
Modernization began again in 1938. A new wide screen was installed along with a new stereo sound system, air conditioning, and a new projector. This is also when the grand marquee and front was built.
The theater continued to be a hub of entertainment for Louisa until the late 70s. It’s hard to go anywhere in Louisa without finding someone with great memories of the Garden Theater. In a post on Facebook, many commented with memories of seeing their first movie in the theater, spending weekends there, and the low cost of popcorn.
In celebration of the past of the building, the new owners, Tim and Lelia Robinson, have begun construction to restore the theater to its former glory. Mountain Movers Theatre Company is hosting two sets of summer camps for the children of our community. Each camp will end with public performances. For more information on camp registration, Mountain Movers Theatre Company, public performances, and ticket sales, visit www.mtnmoverstheatre.com"
Located in East Jenkins, which apparently is across the street from Burdine using the same zip code. Building confirmed demolished. Neighboring building is still standing, but I have not narrowed down an address yet.
Address is 436 Helena Ave. Original building is still standing with a newer facade. Operates today as The Event Center, whose Facebook page is below. It includes some interior photos of it currently. Multiple other images added to Photos.
https://www.facebook.com/TheEventCenterProductions/
Prichard Collection photo.
Address is 125 S. Main Cross Street. Renovated and reopened as a live performance venue. Full chronological history in below link. Additional photo in second link. Mountain Movers Theatre Company is based there as well. Their website is below too.
https://www.thelevisalazer.com/2019/06/14/the-garden-theater-a-bright-past/
https://www.thelevisalazer.com/2019/05/24/mountain-movers-theatre-company-is-proud-to-present-kidscamp/
http://www.mtnmoverstheatre.com/
Address is 9416 Highway 805, formerly Main Street. Building today houses Emmanuel Baptist Church. A brick facade and steeple has been added to the theatre portion of the existing building, which is part of the same building next door, which today houses a Dollar General.
1937 photo added credit Missouri Historical Society. The Route 66 Association of Missouri believed it was in Maplewood, but can find no record of that. So it must be the correct one.
Fox Theatre. Decorated for opening, 31 January 1929, with crowd lined up at ticket windows. Photograph by W.C. Persons, 1929. Missouri History Museum Photographs and Prints Collections. PB 0115. NS 10417.
Photograph by W.C. Persons, ca. 1933. Missouri Historical Society Photographs and Prints Collections. PB 360. Scan © 2006, Missouri Historical Society.