This a.m. on CBS Sunday Morning they did a segment on what will be called the Bing Crosby Theatre which is now the Metropolitan Performing Arts Center. The following article gives details of the plans for the name change. View link
Thanks for the photo of this theater as I’ve been to Roanoke many years and don’t recall seeing it, but then again I wasn’t into theatres during my visit in the 60’s. It looks like the original ticket kios is still there, too.
ziggy: And the site you posted on July 20th was most interesting especially the collection of Palace photos. Such a shame that Rochester has lost this beautiful theatre in 1965 to urban renewal. The exterior was breathtaking and the interior lobby photo(with Christmas tree) was even more so.
kohoutek: Watching the demolition video that you posted on Feb. 9th of this theatre was very heartbreaking and so sad for the citizens of Rochester! The wrecking ball had taken down the brick wall and the parking lot behind was visible from the once opulent auditorium. Does anyone have memories of this grand old lady?
ziggy: Glad to read that the Rochester Theatre Organ Society is taking care of the Palace Theatre’s Wurlitzer. I have friends who are members of MTOS (Metrolina Theatre Organ Society) in Charlotte NC so they will appreciate this bit of organ news.
ken mc: Too funny, but in reality it almost makes you want to cry! Some very bad decisions were made in regards to some wonderful old theatres, yet (thank goodness) there are many still standing and remain standing to be restored and enjoyed by us and by future generations, I hope!
Lost Memory: Thanks for posting the great photo as this Warner is close to my heart for many a reason. Each holiday season they present Home for the Holidays on stage and the setting is beautiful as is the theatre, itself.
Lost Memory: Can you perhaps provide a photo of this theatre’s auditorium. And I didn’t know that in 1946 the Academy Awards were held at this theatre for the 3rd and last time.
ken mc: In the b/w photo that you posted on July 14, 2006 I was wondering where in that photo is the now Kodak Theatre? And the tall building in the background..is it still there today?
While watching a Christmas parade on WGN/Chicago the announcers pointed out Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and the Kodak Theatre next door. What I didn’t know is…“The Chinese remained a three screen theater until 2000 when the two added theaters were razed to make way for the construction of the Kodak Theater — the new site of the Oscars.”
Lost Memory: Your July 21, 2006 at 11:08 a.m. shows the best comparison photos of what is now at the former Paramount location today. Sam_e: Your comments…“I’ve visited friends who have a condo there and the lobby bears no hint, as far as I could tell, of it’s former life as a theatre. In fact it is so totally altered that I didn’t realize I was in the former Great Lakes-Paramount building” really puts it all into perspective.
I can’t believe that some of the theatre artifacts weren’t saved and are in storage somewhere such as these columns in the b/w photo posted by Ed thanks to “RJT”.
John: My trip to Gettysburg was historically interesting. We all have studied the Civil War, but until one sees the battlefield, in person, one doesn’t get a true sense of what happened there. Unfortunately, I didn’t make it to Carlisle to see the Carlisle Theatre though I did contact them. If I get back to that area of PA, I hope to also tour the Hershey Theatre in Hershey PA.
This friend in Buffalo was just sent Ed’s post so perhaps he can be of help to us. Jerry is the lifelong Buffalo resident and knows alot about its history including its rich theatre history. After viewing the Paramount interior I am saddened that Buffalo has lost its Paramount, but thank goodness the beautiful Shea’s Buffalo remains for us to enjoy today thanks to the local volunteers. BTW, in the lobby of the Shea’s are many paintings of local celebs which includes Buffalo Bob of Howdy Doody fame!
WOW, what a beautiful theatre..one that only the name HERSHEY could build…a must-see for any CT member!
This a.m. on CBS Sunday Morning they did a segment on what will be called the Bing Crosby Theatre which is now the Metropolitan Performing Arts Center. The following article gives details of the plans for the name change. View link
Great before and after interior photos!
Thanks for the photo of this theater as I’ve been to Roanoke many years and don’t recall seeing it, but then again I wasn’t into theatres during my visit in the 60’s. It looks like the original ticket kios is still there, too.
Can anyone get this cable channel as I’m not familiar with it?
tntim: Thanks…will check it out!
ziggy: And the site you posted on July 20th was most interesting especially the collection of Palace photos. Such a shame that Rochester has lost this beautiful theatre in 1965 to urban renewal. The exterior was breathtaking and the interior lobby photo(with Christmas tree) was even more so.
kohoutek: Watching the demolition video that you posted on Feb. 9th of this theatre was very heartbreaking and so sad for the citizens of Rochester! The wrecking ball had taken down the brick wall and the parking lot behind was visible from the once opulent auditorium. Does anyone have memories of this grand old lady?
ziggy: Glad to read that the Rochester Theatre Organ Society is taking care of the Palace Theatre’s Wurlitzer. I have friends who are members of MTOS (Metrolina Theatre Organ Society) in Charlotte NC so they will appreciate this bit of organ news.
ken mc: Too funny, but in reality it almost makes you want to cry! Some very bad decisions were made in regards to some wonderful old theatres, yet (thank goodness) there are many still standing and remain standing to be restored and enjoyed by us and by future generations, I hope!
Another former theatre lost to another open parking lot!
ANOTHER PARKING LOT!
Great photo and I so wish that Nashville could claim one of their original downtown theatres/marquees today, but they are all gone.
Lost Memory: Thanks for posting the great photo as this Warner is close to my heart for many a reason. Each holiday season they present Home for the Holidays on stage and the setting is beautiful as is the theatre, itself.
Lost Memory: Can you perhaps provide a photo of this theatre’s auditorium. And I didn’t know that in 1946 the Academy Awards were held at this theatre for the 3rd and last time.
Chuck 1231: I would love to see the interior photo that you posted on July 22,2005! Thanks.
ken mc: In the b/w photo that you posted on July 14, 2006 I was wondering where in that photo is the now Kodak Theatre? And the tall building in the background..is it still there today?
While watching a Christmas parade on WGN/Chicago the announcers pointed out Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and the Kodak Theatre next door. What I didn’t know is…“The Chinese remained a three screen theater until 2000 when the two added theaters were razed to make way for the construction of the Kodak Theater — the new site of the Oscars.”
Lost Memory: Your July 21, 2006 at 11:08 a.m. shows the best comparison photos of what is now at the former Paramount location today. Sam_e: Your comments…“I’ve visited friends who have a condo there and the lobby bears no hint, as far as I could tell, of it’s former life as a theatre. In fact it is so totally altered that I didn’t realize I was in the former Great Lakes-Paramount building” really puts it all into perspective.
This theatre was huge with over 3,000 seats!
I can’t believe that some of the theatre artifacts weren’t saved and are in storage somewhere such as these columns in the b/w photo posted by Ed thanks to “RJT”.
Sam_e: Thanks for your help and information concerning this former theatre in Buffalo.
John: My trip to Gettysburg was historically interesting. We all have studied the Civil War, but until one sees the battlefield, in person, one doesn’t get a true sense of what happened there. Unfortunately, I didn’t make it to Carlisle to see the Carlisle Theatre though I did contact them. If I get back to that area of PA, I hope to also tour the Hershey Theatre in Hershey PA.
This friend in Buffalo was just sent Ed’s post so perhaps he can be of help to us. Jerry is the lifelong Buffalo resident and knows alot about its history including its rich theatre history. After viewing the Paramount interior I am saddened that Buffalo has lost its Paramount, but thank goodness the beautiful Shea’s Buffalo remains for us to enjoy today thanks to the local volunteers. BTW, in the lobby of the Shea’s are many paintings of local celebs which includes Buffalo Bob of Howdy Doody fame!
Photo #3 shows THESE COLUMNS!