The Elk sign is gone. When I drove through Elkhart Sunday, Aug 30, the sign was gone, as was the church sign. They were both there the previous Sunday.
The April 24, 1914 York Daily reports, “Sheriff Closes Dreamland”
“Moving Picture Theater and Furnishings Seized For Rent Debt”
The theatre was located in the Hay building, W Market Street near Beaver. Rent owed was $1150.01. The landlord was S W Woolworth, the theatre owner was J L McLaughlin. According to the article, the Dreamland had been in the building for almost one year. The piano was returned to the Weaver Organ and Piano Company.
A cursory check of newspapers.com reveals one reference to York’s Dreamland. The November 14, 1907 edition of The Harrisburg Daily Independent reports a fire at the Dreamland in York.
The Feb 16, 1917 Checotah Times reported that Charles Branch was constructing the Cozy Theatre at Gentry and 1st, with frontage on Gentry. The dimensions of the Theatre were 50x94, with 700 seats. It opened on May 16, 1917, with a comedy troupe, The Us Border Girls. A picture of the Cozy, ca 1942, can be seen here:
An Oct 1, 1920 article in The Porum Journal mentions that “work is being rushed” to complete a new opera house, and that the El Reno Theatre was destroyed by fire in 1919. Possibly the existing building is #2.
The Shamrock was owned by Mr & Mrs Ermel L O'Hern. C A Crouch purchased the Drive-In May 5, 1976. Crouch also owned the Star and El-co in Shattuck, OK. The Shamrock was located 1 mile north of town, possibly at the intersection of US 283 and E0190 Road.
The Sep 6, 1928, edition of the Woodward Daily Press reports that Mrs C M Smith of Laverne had purchased the Star Theatre. Same theater? Mooreland had a population of around 700 at that time.
Uploaded scan of May 26, 1927, Harper County Journal describing the remodel carried out by Mr Berry, with a new entrance on Main Street (now named Jane Jayroe Blvd or OK 149).
The Oct 19, 1961, Leader-Tribune has an article stating that the Lavern Theatre closed May 1, 1961, was repaired and remodeled, reopening Oct 20, 1961 with “Two Rode Together,” starring James Stewart.
The Laverne Leader-Tribune Jan 24, 1957 reports that “Don’t Knock The Rock” was playing at the Laverne Theatre, plus a wildlife adventure, “World In A Marsh”
The Elk sign is gone. When I drove through Elkhart Sunday, Aug 30, the sign was gone, as was the church sign. They were both there the previous Sunday.
The April 24, 1914 York Daily reports, “Sheriff Closes Dreamland” “Moving Picture Theater and Furnishings Seized For Rent Debt”
The theatre was located in the Hay building, W Market Street near Beaver. Rent owed was $1150.01. The landlord was S W Woolworth, the theatre owner was J L McLaughlin. According to the article, the Dreamland had been in the building for almost one year. The piano was returned to the Weaver Organ and Piano Company.
A cursory check of newspapers.com reveals one reference to York’s Dreamland. The November 14, 1907 edition of The Harrisburg Daily Independent reports a fire at the Dreamland in York.
Uploaded newspaper article about Picher’s theaters.
Strike the link. Wrong Cozy. The rest of the post is accurate.
The Feb 16, 1917 Checotah Times reported that Charles Branch was constructing the Cozy Theatre at Gentry and 1st, with frontage on Gentry. The dimensions of the Theatre were 50x94, with 700 seats. It opened on May 16, 1917, with a comedy troupe, The Us Border Girls. A picture of the Cozy, ca 1942, can be seen here:
https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc1552342/m1/1/
A June 28, 1962, article in The Hughes County Times mentions a free ticket giveaway to see a movie at the Redskin.
Well, closed again, due to the lack of new movies.
Cinema Tour has some photos of the El Reno.
https://www.cinematour.com/tour/us/24291.html
An Oct 1, 1920 article in The Porum Journal mentions that “work is being rushed” to complete a new opera house, and that the El Reno Theatre was destroyed by fire in 1919. Possibly the existing building is #2.
The Shamrock was owned by Mr & Mrs Ermel L O'Hern. C A Crouch purchased the Drive-In May 5, 1976. Crouch also owned the Star and El-co in Shattuck, OK. The Shamrock was located 1 mile north of town, possibly at the intersection of US 283 and E0190 Road.
The Sep 6, 1928, edition of the Woodward Daily Press reports that Mrs C M Smith of Laverne had purchased the Star Theatre. Same theater? Mooreland had a population of around 700 at that time.
Boxoffice reports that C A Crouch owned the El-Co Jul 5 1976.
Uploaded scan of May 26, 1927, Harper County Journal describing the remodel carried out by Mr Berry, with a new entrance on Main Street (now named Jane Jayroe Blvd or OK 149).
The Oct 19, 1961, Leader-Tribune has an article stating that the Lavern Theatre closed May 1, 1961, was repaired and remodeled, reopening Oct 20, 1961 with “Two Rode Together,” starring James Stewart.
The Laverne Leader-Tribune Jan 24, 1957 reports that “Don’t Knock The Rock” was playing at the Laverne Theatre, plus a wildlife adventure, “World In A Marsh”
Yay! As of July 10, the Dogwood 6 is open for business. With covid-19 guidelines in place, of course.
The Main Street was located at 329-331 S Main, between 3rd and 4th Streets.
The Liberty was located at 12 E 2nd. The corner of 2nd and S Columbus.
The Mystic was located at 112 East Second, next door to the Winter Garden Theatre at 116 East Second.
http://www.cardinkids.com/KING%20JACK/Mystic.htm
Erwin J Rau was the manager in June 1955.
A group of Owsley county citizens is seeking donations to restore the Seale (Booneville) theater. The theater closed in 1985 with “Silver Bullet”
Their website has pictures of the inside and outside.
https://www.owsleycountyallianceforrecreationandentertainment.com/home
The Louisville Courier-Journal reports that on June 7,1948 Charles L Seale opened Booneville’s first theater.
The 1953 Polk’s Directory lists the Crescent Theatre at 112 South Hamilton, with Joe D Ernest as manager.
Uploaded 1948 newspaper article announcing the building of the Lee.