“The Theater cost a $360,000 to build, including furnishings and equipment. The estimated cost to build today would be $100 million.” Perhaps someone should have read this quote before demolition began in 1975.
Having told friends who were recently in Phoenix about the Orpheum I have now refreshed my theatre memory to the fact that Phoenix also HAD the Fox, but chose to bring it down in 1975 to make room for a bus terminal!?! Shame.
As I recall from my last visit to Lockport the building across the street was the ‘architecturally pleasing’ former post office which is mentioned after clicking on the word, Here, in the recent “Lost Memory” post.
Roloff: And after comparing the post card on this site with the one you have posted they have made a wonderful change in the exterior of this theatre by taking down that 70’s looking facade. Too bad to read that the building next to the theatre has been demolished as it was probably a nice storefront business at one time.
Roloff: Thanks for posting the evening photo. I used to visit Deland on a regular basis when my late father lived in the area, but I wasn’t into old theatres then so I didn’t really notice this Deland ‘gem’ which is a shame.
Louis: There are 3 name search windows. The first window is for the first name, the second is for the last name and the third is for Keyword so am having difficulty locating Jim’s obituary on this site.
When comparing names and locations I just now realized that Omaha has a theatre designed by Eberson and a theatre designed by Rapp & Rapp…how lucky is that for one city!?!
The LIBERTY lettering photo was quite clearn and does show the eagle missing (do wonder where it went)and that some of the lettering is missing, too. What is the interior like? Any good photos?
TheaterBuff1: Yes, that would be nice. Case in point is an Eberson theatre that was in the small western Pa town of Butler. They torn down their theatre for a bank. I was going to travel to Butler until I was told by a resident that the Butler Theatre was demolished.
Bart: Thanks for posting that familiar site to many of us and let us all take a moment on Friday to remember Jim and the contribution he made to Cinema Treasures and to all of our lives. Go with God on Eagle’s Wings, Jim.
TheaterBuff1: Amen. After visiting Gettysburg and especially purchasing the beautiful soundtrack to the movie called Gettysburg I have a much different appreciation and understanding of the area. When just saying the word, Gettysburg it has a different meaning to me now. Growing up the word meant that President of the United States and his wife lived there when not at the White House, but it means so much more to be now. So in December of 2006 congratulations to the fine folks of Gettysburg who fought another battle there.
I never got to Carlisle during my trip to Gettysburg, but do plan to go sometime in ‘07. I had forgotten that you posted having worked at the Carlisle. It’s an easy theatre to find on CT when all you have to do is type the word Carlisle and only theatre comes up.
www.nocasinogettyburg.com is the site that announced on Dec. 21 that the casino proposal was defeated! I visited Gettysburg in October for the Civil War Remembrance weekend (Reenactment is in July)and dedication to the Gettysburg train station which is next to the restored Majestic Theatre. I was able to enter the theatre and saw the main single screen auditorium which the Eisenhowers frequented on many occasion during their time in Gettysburg. And off the lobby is the 50’s style Mamie Cafe which is a nice touch.
Bart: Would you mind sharing the site with theatre photographs that Jim contributed to so we could see the photos and read his words as a tribute to him?
TheatreBuff1: Go to the Majestic Theatre CT link as I will post my comments about Gettysburg there. I, too, shared many personal emails with Jim which is when I learned of his health problems, but also learned of his personal bravery.
“The Theater cost a $360,000 to build, including furnishings and equipment. The estimated cost to build today would be $100 million.” Perhaps someone should have read this quote before demolition began in 1975.
I hesitate to ask, but does anyone have photos of the demolition phase?
Having told friends who were recently in Phoenix about the Orpheum I have now refreshed my theatre memory to the fact that Phoenix also HAD the Fox, but chose to bring it down in 1975 to make room for a bus terminal!?! Shame.
As I recall from my last visit to Lockport the building across the street was the ‘architecturally pleasing’ former post office which is mentioned after clicking on the word, Here, in the recent “Lost Memory” post.
I’m sure this PBCCMA is very nice, but sure wish it was still the Lake Theatre.
Roloff: And after comparing the post card on this site with the one you have posted they have made a wonderful change in the exterior of this theatre by taking down that 70’s looking facade. Too bad to read that the building next to the theatre has been demolished as it was probably a nice storefront business at one time.
Roloff: Thanks for posting the evening photo. I used to visit Deland on a regular basis when my late father lived in the area, but I wasn’t into old theatres then so I didn’t really notice this Deland ‘gem’ which is a shame.
Kingsnorth: No doubt you are aware of the Raymond Theatre ‘saga’ located in Pasadena CA. www.raymondtheatre.com
Bill: Thanks for the Orpheum organ information.
And the ticket kios is one of the most unusual I have ever viewed on CT.
I don’t know if this is the theater, but I recently read that Nicholas Cage once sold popcorn at a Fairfax Theater so wonder if this is the one.
Louis: There are 3 name search windows. The first window is for the first name, the second is for the last name and the third is for Keyword so am having difficulty locating Jim’s obituary on this site.
Love those vertical signs and especially AT NIGHT! Thanks.
When comparing names and locations I just now realized that Omaha has a theatre designed by Eberson and a theatre designed by Rapp & Rapp…how lucky is that for one city!?!
The LIBERTY lettering photo was quite clearn and does show the eagle missing (do wonder where it went)and that some of the lettering is missing, too. What is the interior like? Any good photos?
TheaterBuff1: Yes, that would be nice. Case in point is an Eberson theatre that was in the small western Pa town of Butler. They torn down their theatre for a bank. I was going to travel to Butler until I was told by a resident that the Butler Theatre was demolished.
Don: Thanks for the website as it does show more of the theatre exterior. Where is Jerome AZ?
Bart: Thanks for posting that familiar site to many of us and let us all take a moment on Friday to remember Jim and the contribution he made to Cinema Treasures and to all of our lives. Go with God on Eagle’s Wings, Jim.
TheaterBuff1: Amen. After visiting Gettysburg and especially purchasing the beautiful soundtrack to the movie called Gettysburg I have a much different appreciation and understanding of the area. When just saying the word, Gettysburg it has a different meaning to me now. Growing up the word meant that President of the United States and his wife lived there when not at the White House, but it means so much more to be now. So in December of 2006 congratulations to the fine folks of Gettysburg who fought another battle there.
I never got to Carlisle during my trip to Gettysburg, but do plan to go sometime in ‘07. I had forgotten that you posted having worked at the Carlisle. It’s an easy theatre to find on CT when all you have to do is type the word Carlisle and only theatre comes up.
Correction: The casino website should be www.nocasinogettysburg.com
www.nocasinogettyburg.com is the site that announced on Dec. 21 that the casino proposal was defeated! I visited Gettysburg in October for the Civil War Remembrance weekend (Reenactment is in July)and dedication to the Gettysburg train station which is next to the restored Majestic Theatre. I was able to enter the theatre and saw the main single screen auditorium which the Eisenhowers frequented on many occasion during their time in Gettysburg. And off the lobby is the 50’s style Mamie Cafe which is a nice touch.
Bart: Would you mind sharing the site with theatre photographs that Jim contributed to so we could see the photos and read his words as a tribute to him?
Don: Do you have another photo that would show this theatre’s marquee, etc.
TheatreBuff1: Go to the Majestic Theatre CT link as I will post my comments about Gettysburg there. I, too, shared many personal emails with Jim which is when I learned of his health problems, but also learned of his personal bravery.