Re: the Marquee and incorrect spelling of Theatre: The Latchis Theatre was always spelled ending “re” not “er”. When this marquee was ordered the sign printing company thought they were correcting a misspelling, and they changed it to Theater. A correct sign was never ordered and the wrong one remains. Be assured that any new Marquee will have the correct spelling.
On behalf of Brattleboro Arts Initiative, the non-profit organization which owns the Latchis, it is wonderful to read the inspiring comments on Cinema Treasures comments pages. Please allow me to bring you up to date with some of the Latchis' recent endeavors.
The Latchis Theatre is currently campaigning to raise funds for a new marquee and a fourth theater. One of the Cinema Treasures comments mentions the “unpretentious” facade. That is polite way of describing our marquee. A new marquee would relate the facade of the building much better to the wonderful interior art-greco style of the theater and add a real spark to bustling downtown Brattleboro. I also see a comment relating to our new performing arts room. BAI has designed a new, cutting edge, multi-use theater in this room. It has the original terrazzo floor and its own access to Main St. It is time to start building. We have raised money to begin but we need more for completion. If anyone knows of organizations or individuals who might be interested in helping, please let us know!
Recently, an interesting article was written in Northampton’s Valley Advocate. It also included several wonderful panoramic photos of the building. Check out http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=9854 .
Thank you for you enthusiasm! Please feel free email () or drop by 50 Main St., Brattleboro, VT 05301 anytime! Thank you, Ben James, BAI President
Wow – thanks for the update and for the added detail on the Greenfield theatre. trying to piece together a list and information on all the Latchis Theatres in New England. Peter Latchis was my great uncle.
Re: the Marquee and incorrect spelling of Theatre: The Latchis Theatre was always spelled ending “re” not “er”. When this marquee was ordered the sign printing company thought they were correcting a misspelling, and they changed it to Theater. A correct sign was never ordered and the wrong one remains. Be assured that any new Marquee will have the correct spelling.
On behalf of Brattleboro Arts Initiative, the non-profit organization which owns the Latchis, it is wonderful to read the inspiring comments on Cinema Treasures comments pages. Please allow me to bring you up to date with some of the Latchis' recent endeavors.
The Latchis Theatre is currently campaigning to raise funds for a new marquee and a fourth theater. One of the Cinema Treasures comments mentions the “unpretentious” facade. That is polite way of describing our marquee. A new marquee would relate the facade of the building much better to the wonderful interior art-greco style of the theater and add a real spark to bustling downtown Brattleboro. I also see a comment relating to our new performing arts room. BAI has designed a new, cutting edge, multi-use theater in this room. It has the original terrazzo floor and its own access to Main St. It is time to start building. We have raised money to begin but we need more for completion. If anyone knows of organizations or individuals who might be interested in helping, please let us know!
Recently, an interesting article was written in Northampton’s Valley Advocate. It also included several wonderful panoramic photos of the building. Check out http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=9854 .
Thank you for you enthusiasm! Please feel free email () or drop by 50 Main St., Brattleboro, VT 05301 anytime! Thank you, Ben James, BAI President
Wow – thanks for the update and for the added detail on the Greenfield theatre. trying to piece together a list and information on all the Latchis Theatres in New England. Peter Latchis was my great uncle.
Does anyone know if the Latchis family ever owned a theatre in Leominster in the 40’s or 50’s?