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.
Nice to read that these 2 actors who are married to each other (how appropriate) will be performing Love Letters at this historic theatre in CA? I loved Jean Smart in Designing Woman. Thanks for the update. Keion: Are you in CA now?
I have visited AZ in past years…Scottsdale, Phoenix, Sedona, Tucson, Grand Canyon, but would entertain the thought of returning again in the near future to visit your “busy little town” of Flagstaff and this time to check out the many theatres especially the Orpheum in Phoenix as it is atmospheric.
Dear Louis: Friday will be January 12th. Thank you for posting your kind words to a wonderful CT member, Jim Rankin. He shall be missed by us all. And if you could post his obituary on CT, I think many would appreciate reading it.
Dear Ross: Your tribute to Jim Rankin were very well expressed. I know I speak for hundreds of CT members when I say that Jim will truly be missed. I had the pleasure of receiving a few private emails from him from time to time and knew that he was in poor health though his love of theatres kept him going and for that we are forever thankful. His theatre knowledge did set the gold standard for all of us. Rest in eternal peace, my friend. And I would like to think that perhaps you could attend his funeral on Friday, but would understand if you aren’t able to do so.
I have friends who are in Palm Springs now and hopefully they’ll go see a show there. Also would like to see a photo of this theatre that featured Bob Hope, Jack Benny and Frank Sinatra.
Paul: Thanks for this interesting post as I recall going to this theatre in the 70’s when I lived in South FL. It’s nice to know that the Reverend Stevens is not only a Reverend, but a curator for the Paramont Theatre. I recall going there 3 years ago and seeing all of the many b/w photos of celebrities in the area that was once the lobby and also photos of how the theatre looked back then. Some of the columns are still being used in the interior and in some areas you can look up and see the original ceiling though personally I wish it was still a theatre as Palm Beach truly lost an historical landmark when they ended the Paramount theatre era. At least its former presence has now been brought to the TV viewer’s attention with WPTV doing a report on it. The Paramount in Palm Beach is truly “Gone but not forgotten”.
Susan: In the near future I hope you can post your ‘prime’ photo that you mentioned on July 4, 2005 since the one shown on this link is of an empty space.
Among the many photos posted on this link is the subway tile in one of the bathrooms which is used alot in many new homes so its always been ‘in style’ and continues to be so this theatre and that tile deserves to be restored in this Racine Wisconsin theatre.
Each time I visit this link I marvel over the artist’s rendition and love the beautiful murals so I hope that this theatre can be brought back with much TLC.
I still would love to see some photos of this Warner that accoridng to Carl is STILL STANDING…..are you listening Lost Memory? Peoria is a college town…Bradley University so I would like to think it could and would be renovated perhaps by the university!
Well, I’m glad you found them as I tried to locate these photos on the web and had no luck…guess I didn’t know where to look! If you find others that show this theatre within the gym, please post them.
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.
Nice to read that these 2 actors who are married to each other (how appropriate) will be performing Love Letters at this historic theatre in CA? I loved Jean Smart in Designing Woman. Thanks for the update. Keion: Are you in CA now?
I have visited AZ in past years…Scottsdale, Phoenix, Sedona, Tucson, Grand Canyon, but would entertain the thought of returning again in the near future to visit your “busy little town” of Flagstaff and this time to check out the many theatres especially the Orpheum in Phoenix as it is atmospheric.
Dear Louis: Friday will be January 12th. Thank you for posting your kind words to a wonderful CT member, Jim Rankin. He shall be missed by us all. And if you could post his obituary on CT, I think many would appreciate reading it.
Dear Ross: Your tribute to Jim Rankin were very well expressed. I know I speak for hundreds of CT members when I say that Jim will truly be missed. I had the pleasure of receiving a few private emails from him from time to time and knew that he was in poor health though his love of theatres kept him going and for that we are forever thankful. His theatre knowledge did set the gold standard for all of us. Rest in eternal peace, my friend. And I would like to think that perhaps you could attend his funeral on Friday, but would understand if you aren’t able to do so.
After comparing a b/w vintage photo under Related Websites and then viewing a current photo it doesn’t even look like the same theatre.
I have friends who are in Palm Springs now and hopefully they’ll go see a show there. Also would like to see a photo of this theatre that featured Bob Hope, Jack Benny and Frank Sinatra.
“Work In Progress” is an interesting choice of words as
“Vacant/Not In Use” is certainly accurate.
Paul: Thanks for this interesting post as I recall going to this theatre in the 70’s when I lived in South FL. It’s nice to know that the Reverend Stevens is not only a Reverend, but a curator for the Paramont Theatre. I recall going there 3 years ago and seeing all of the many b/w photos of celebrities in the area that was once the lobby and also photos of how the theatre looked back then. Some of the columns are still being used in the interior and in some areas you can look up and see the original ceiling though personally I wish it was still a theatre as Palm Beach truly lost an historical landmark when they ended the Paramount theatre era. At least its former presence has now been brought to the TV viewer’s attention with WPTV doing a report on it. The Paramount in Palm Beach is truly “Gone but not forgotten”.
Susan: In the near future I hope you can post your ‘prime’ photo that you mentioned on July 4, 2005 since the one shown on this link is of an empty space.
Among the many photos posted on this link is the subway tile in one of the bathrooms which is used alot in many new homes so its always been ‘in style’ and continues to be so this theatre and that tile deserves to be restored in this Racine Wisconsin theatre.
Each time I visit this link I marvel over the artist’s rendition and love the beautiful murals so I hope that this theatre can be brought back with much TLC.
Still would like to see some interior photos of this theatre!
Has anyone been to Mesa AZ to Organ Stop Pizza that has this theatre’s original organ?
I still would love to see some photos of this Warner that accoridng to Carl is STILL STANDING…..are you listening Lost Memory? Peoria is a college town…Bradley University so I would like to think it could and would be renovated perhaps by the university!
Well, I’m glad you found them as I tried to locate these photos on the web and had no luck…guess I didn’t know where to look! If you find others that show this theatre within the gym, please post them.
Well, a year later I never heard back from Mrs. Mascaro but I do hope to pay her a visit since I didn’t meet her this past summer.
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