Lost Memory: The stats that you have provided on so many theatres are great to read especially reading when many of these theatres were added to the all important NRHP.
After viewing the photos there were many architectural changes made to this Eberson over the years, but hopefully it will look as it once did when Eberson designed and built it this atmospheric theatre.
Once again, this theatre is a wonderful example of a small town theatre that has been saved, preserved and cherished as this cinema is truly a ‘treasure’. I hope the citizens of Jackson MI realize this fact!
This is a wonderful link to Rosa Rio who used to play the organ at the Brooklyn Paramount and the link says that she lives in FL and plays the organ at the Tampa Theatre now. Also, this Sunday Jan. 7th is the 80th anniversary open house for the Tampa Theatre. If anyone is near Tampa, they should most definitely GO! I went to the 75th anniversary at the Fox in Atlanta and it was a very memorable day!
After reading the many posts about this theatre turned gym I would like to think that this gym will now be returned to the grand theatre that it once was. Can anyone give us some updated information about this ‘hopeful’ idea?
Perhaps the “brew and view” concept didn’t sit well with the folks who used it as a church. Nobody wants to sit in church on Sunday a.m. and smell the brew from Saturday night.
After reading the above article I can’t figure out why the theatre can’t make it if it is being used as a church now, too. This theatre dates back to the early 1900’s and deserves to remain open and especially after a major renovation.
A friend of mine who lives on Long Island brought this theatre to my attention, again and I’ve been trying to find interior photos that I recall seeing of the gym which also showed the proscenium overhead, but I can’t find them now. If anyone can help, I’d appreciate it.
After viewing President Gerald R. Ford’s State Funeral and the funeral in his hometown I decided to see what theatres were and still are in Grand Rapids. This one and the Wealthy Theatre are very nice.
Your barber/Mayor Tullio story was quite interesting to read! I’m pleased that you decided to post it on CT. So I guess many thanks also should go to that infamous Erie barber, too! And going back to the Coat of Arms…I feel the reason that Cass couldn’t confirm nor deny the existence of a Coat of Arms is that her book dealt with the family history and not so much the theatres with her famous family name, Warner. I’m just glad that during her last visit to New Castle PA I told her about the Warner in Youngstown and the Warner in Erie. She and her secretary toured both of them and I feel that I was at least partially responsible for them going to Youngstown and to Erie that weekend last April to see these important Warner theatres. The Warner in Erie was special as it still bears the name Warner, thank goodness.
And please let me know if you come across anything in your Warner Theatre and Warner history, in general, research a Warner Coat of Arms. I was told by a theatre owner/manager that there was such a thing and that it was in certain Warner theatres perhaps above the proscenium though when I asked Cass Warner Sperling about this, she could not confirm nor deny.
Sorry for the typo error as I try to be accurate in my spelling before I submit my posts so should use the preview feature more often I guess. It should read….“interested in purchasing a copy of the Warner Theatre book and its rich history”.
That is wonderful news so keep CT informed of your progress. Do give me a call this summer if you still have my phone number as I’ll certainly be interested in purchasing a coy of the Warner Theatre book and its rich history. Thank goodness this Warner was spared the wrecking ball and we have that grand lady today on State Street in Erie PA. As I recall the late Mayor Tullio was instrumental in making sure the Warner wasn’t demolished. Thank you Mayor.
And last Spring I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Cass Warner Sperling, granddaughter of Harry Warner. She was in New Castle PA for the annual Harry Warner Silent Film Festival.
Warner Lady: Happy New Year to you and yours. Yes, I recall the tour you gave me and will always appreciate your kind gesture. Last summer I toured the former Warner in Youngstown, but was sad to see that the name Warner, marquee, etc. have been changed though tribute to the Warner Brothers is located in the median outside the front entrance.
Lost Memory: The stats that you have provided on so many theatres are great to read especially reading when many of these theatres were added to the all important NRHP.
Does anyone know if there ever was a theatre in Adrian MI? I attended Adrian College and don’t recall there being one.
After viewing the photos there were many architectural changes made to this Eberson over the years, but hopefully it will look as it once did when Eberson designed and built it this atmospheric theatre.
It is wonderful to read that this Eberson designed theatre in Flint MI is getting some TLC as it should. The “Gary Flinn” site is very interesting.
Once again, this theatre is a wonderful example of a small town theatre that has been saved, preserved and cherished as this cinema is truly a ‘treasure’. I hope the citizens of Jackson MI realize this fact!
http://www.tampatheatre.org/openhouse.php
This link will give information for the upcoming 80th anniversary open house to be held on January 7th!
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This is a wonderful link to Rosa Rio who used to play the organ at the Brooklyn Paramount and the link says that she lives in FL and plays the organ at the Tampa Theatre now. Also, this Sunday Jan. 7th is the 80th anniversary open house for the Tampa Theatre. If anyone is near Tampa, they should most definitely GO! I went to the 75th anniversary at the Fox in Atlanta and it was a very memorable day!
After reading the many posts about this theatre turned gym I would like to think that this gym will now be returned to the grand theatre that it once was. Can anyone give us some updated information about this ‘hopeful’ idea?
Perhaps the “brew and view” concept didn’t sit well with the folks who used it as a church. Nobody wants to sit in church on Sunday a.m. and smell the brew from Saturday night.
After reading the above article I can’t figure out why the theatre can’t make it if it is being used as a church now, too. This theatre dates back to the early 1900’s and deserves to remain open and especially after a major renovation.
SNWEB: Would love to revisit the photos posted on Nov. 28, ‘05.
MichaelAnthony: Your post of Nov. 29, 04 was most interesting to read and I hope you can tell us more about your visit!
A friend of mine who lives on Long Island brought this theatre to my attention, again and I’ve been trying to find interior photos that I recall seeing of the gym which also showed the proscenium overhead, but I can’t find them now. If anyone can help, I’d appreciate it.
After viewing President Gerald R. Ford’s State Funeral and the funeral in his hometown I decided to see what theatres were and still are in Grand Rapids. This one and the Wealthy Theatre are very nice.
Your barber/Mayor Tullio story was quite interesting to read! I’m pleased that you decided to post it on CT. So I guess many thanks also should go to that infamous Erie barber, too! And going back to the Coat of Arms…I feel the reason that Cass couldn’t confirm nor deny the existence of a Coat of Arms is that her book dealt with the family history and not so much the theatres with her famous family name, Warner. I’m just glad that during her last visit to New Castle PA I told her about the Warner in Youngstown and the Warner in Erie. She and her secretary toured both of them and I feel that I was at least partially responsible for them going to Youngstown and to Erie that weekend last April to see these important Warner theatres. The Warner in Erie was special as it still bears the name Warner, thank goodness.
The existence of a Warner Coat of Arms has eluded me for many years and it would be nice to know the real truth someday.
And please let me know if you come across anything in your Warner Theatre and Warner history, in general, research a Warner Coat of Arms. I was told by a theatre owner/manager that there was such a thing and that it was in certain Warner theatres perhaps above the proscenium though when I asked Cass Warner Sperling about this, she could not confirm nor deny.
Sorry for the typo error as I try to be accurate in my spelling before I submit my posts so should use the preview feature more often I guess. It should read….“interested in purchasing a copy of the Warner Theatre book and its rich history”.
That is wonderful news so keep CT informed of your progress. Do give me a call this summer if you still have my phone number as I’ll certainly be interested in purchasing a coy of the Warner Theatre book and its rich history. Thank goodness this Warner was spared the wrecking ball and we have that grand lady today on State Street in Erie PA. As I recall the late Mayor Tullio was instrumental in making sure the Warner wasn’t demolished. Thank you Mayor.
And last Spring I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Cass Warner Sperling, granddaughter of Harry Warner. She was in New Castle PA for the annual Harry Warner Silent Film Festival.
http://academics.sru.edu/warner/index.htm
When touring the Warner in Erie I so recall the Rapp and Rapp quote located in or near the manager’s office just off the lobby area.
Warner Lady: Happy New Year to you and yours. Yes, I recall the tour you gave me and will always appreciate your kind gesture. Last summer I toured the former Warner in Youngstown, but was sad to see that the name Warner, marquee, etc. have been changed though tribute to the Warner Brothers is located in the median outside the front entrance.
This theatre is truly a special atmospheric and is truly Rockford’s gem.
I was in Rockford Illinois many years ago, but didn’t know of this theatre as I didn’t have the old theatre ‘bug’ then, unfortunately.
I also have a friend who lives near Oil City who will be going to check out this former theatre for me.
I found it under mystery theatres. Thanks as it’s a great b/w photo with credit given to the person who identified the theatre.