Lost Memory: I’ve been to this theatre (75th anniversary) 2 years ago and it was a special day for anyone interested in theatres as this one is certainly a special theatre. By the Grace of God and the fine folks of Atlanta it was spared the wrecking ball. Amen.
Thanks again as I’ve visited this historical site though don’t recall seeing the aerial view with storefronts and how that entire area looked with the still standing brick theatre behind though what is seen next to the street is gone except for the theatre facade that has been saved and numbered, to my understanding. Unfortunately, the marquee has been gone for a long time.
Well, that is quite the photo and is certainly the Elmira Theater, the theater in question for so many of us! The 1950’s downtown Elmira map is neat to view, too. Thanks so very very much!
There seems to be alot of CT chatter about NC theatres, in general over the past few days so thought I’d check this link out, but nothing since Sept. 24th. If anyone knows anything in regards to the plans to restore this one, please post as locals aren’t telling me much!
Ironic that a building has been demolished in the background of the photo you posted above. I sincerely hope that the Gem never sees or meets that fate…heaven forbid. And I would guess that the building in the background may be part of the Cannon towel complex that was Kannapolis!
Paul: Nice to read about someone’s mention of the Midway Drive-In. I wish it were still there, but is only an open field now with part of the projection room building behind Midway Park’s greenhouses.
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Martin: The Mr. Burgett you speak of has a son who is an attorney in Jamestown. I had the opportunity to meet him last summer in Bemus Point while attending a popular chair auction (Save A Seat). He didn’t seem to have the theatre interest so our conversation was short, but polite. Do you know why The Cine closed? And where the originate from?
KenRoe: Thanks for the additional information. Too bad Mr. Matthews' love of movies didn’t allow him to see fit to restore it as a theatre rather than serving as the Matthews Construction Co. If so, he would have had to level the slanted floor that theatres all do have or had!
JohnMessick: Such a shame that this theatre is gone! And I agree….I hope that Seth hears us though I’d rather read that the Jordan was restored rather than look at a ruined lobby which resulted in a demolished theatre! Greenville PA is a small community, but it was a big loss when the Jordan was taken from them.
According to Cinema Tour the Elmira Theatre architect was Michael J. Deangelis and the address was 111 College. The Elmira was remodeled around 1953 to accommodate a CinemaScope screen and new seats. If the Clemens was also known as the Elmira and the Keeney’s, then I wonder why it gives different addresses? I would love to see an exterior photo of the Clemens Center.
And Tim does post on the above obervertoday.com site though I haven’t found any posts, yet, by him mentioning local theatres and drive-ins. In fact, someone in the area is trying to promote interest in restoring a drive-in on Route 5…can’t recall the name at the moment.
Lost Memory: I’ve been to this theatre (75th anniversary) 2 years ago and it was a special day for anyone interested in theatres as this one is certainly a special theatre. By the Grace of God and the fine folks of Atlanta it was spared the wrecking ball. Amen.
Does anyone have an interior photo of this theatre?
Thanks again as I’ve visited this historical site though don’t recall seeing the aerial view with storefronts and how that entire area looked with the still standing brick theatre behind though what is seen next to the street is gone except for the theatre facade that has been saved and numbered, to my understanding. Unfortunately, the marquee has been gone for a long time.
Well, that is quite the photo and is certainly the Elmira Theater, the theater in question for so many of us! The 1950’s downtown Elmira map is neat to view, too. Thanks so very very much!
Briarhopper: Best wishes in your efforts to write a book on Clarene Etters and Jane Bartlett. BTW, what were (or are) the WBT Briarhoppers?
There seems to be alot of CT chatter about NC theatres, in general over the past few days so thought I’d check this link out, but nothing since Sept. 24th. If anyone knows anything in regards to the plans to restore this one, please post as locals aren’t telling me much!
And that marquee is just the best example of art deco that I’ve seen in NC and still shining brightly every night in 2006 soon to be 2007!
Ironic that a building has been demolished in the background of the photo you posted above. I sincerely hope that the Gem never sees or meets that fate…heaven forbid. And I would guess that the building in the background may be part of the Cannon towel complex that was Kannapolis!
Paul: Nice to read about someone’s mention of the Midway Drive-In. I wish it were still there, but is only an open field now with part of the projection room building behind Midway Park’s greenhouses.
Martin: The Mr. Burgett you speak of has a son who is an attorney in Jamestown. I had the opportunity to meet him last summer in Bemus Point while attending a popular chair auction (Save A Seat). He didn’t seem to have the theatre interest so our conversation was short, but polite. Do you know why The Cine closed? And where the originate from?
And if I get to Conover this winter during my stay in NC, I will check out this town and this former theatre.
I see that Mr. Clemmer was a Hickory architect as he doesn’t seem to be listed under architects.
KenRoe: Thanks for the additional information. Too bad Mr. Matthews' love of movies didn’t allow him to see fit to restore it as a theatre rather than serving as the Matthews Construction Co. If so, he would have had to level the slanted floor that theatres all do have or had!
Lost Memory: Thanks as I know I can always count on you for a theatre answer or photo. Happy Holidays!
Is this theatre still operating as a theatre in Conover NC?
Does anyone have a recent theatre news out of Concord NC?
Interesting bit of theatre history in western NC!
A theatre with much infamous Oswald history!
Warren: Great 1958 photo and seen from a different angle of a famous landmark.
JohnMessick: Such a shame that this theatre is gone! And I agree….I hope that Seth hears us though I’d rather read that the Jordan was restored rather than look at a ruined lobby which resulted in a demolished theatre! Greenville PA is a small community, but it was a big loss when the Jordan was taken from them.
I just viewed an artist rendering of the Clemens Center and it can’t be what was called the Elmira Theatre at 111 College.
According to Cinema Tour the Elmira Theatre architect was Michael J. Deangelis and the address was 111 College. The Elmira was remodeled around 1953 to accommodate a CinemaScope screen and new seats. If the Clemens was also known as the Elmira and the Keeney’s, then I wonder why it gives different addresses? I would love to see an exterior photo of the Clemens Center.
If you go to View link you can post your comments as I just did concerning theatre information/memories.
Thanks Paul as I await an email from Tim in regards to his site and former theatres in the Dunkirk area.
And Tim does post on the above obervertoday.com site though I haven’t found any posts, yet, by him mentioning local theatres and drive-ins. In fact, someone in the area is trying to promote interest in restoring a drive-in on Route 5…can’t recall the name at the moment.