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kgtband commented about Bio-Theater on May 18, 2023 at 1:06 pm

Based on Google maps, it looks like it has been demolished.

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kgtband commented about Ashland Theatre on Oct 25, 2017 at 3:48 pm

If the address is correct, this is a park now. Should show as demolished.

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kgtband commented about Chaba Theatre on Jul 3, 2015 at 3:43 pm

But this entry from a self-guided tour says otherwise.

Chaba Theatre Located next door at 604 Connaught Drive For a place that was named after the Stoney Aboriginal word for ‘beaver’, in 1923 you were more likely to have a Santa Claus sighting or spy a star on the silver screen than spot any long tails and tall teeth. The Chaba theatre was built for $5000 and worth every penny for the families who enjoyed this still-cherished community landmark. Talent shows, stage performances and free movies lit up the stage that was also used for Christmas visits from Santa, who would delight the little ones with candies and stories.

http://www.shannonmelnyk.com/the-goods/samples/Friends-of-Jasper.pdf

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kgtband commented about Chaba Theatre on Jul 3, 2015 at 3:36 pm

Here’s an interview with the current owners. Not much history, but he says the theater has been there since 1928 and he has been running it since 1972. http://www.projectionproject.com/blog/?p=546

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kgtband commented about Tower Theatre on May 30, 2011 at 6:38 pm

It looks like the Tex-Mex restaurant is now open. They have also spruced up the marquee and facade of building.

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kgtband commented about Heights Theatre on May 30, 2011 at 6:17 pm

The theater is now an art gallery and event space.

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kgtband commented about De Luxe Theater on May 30, 2011 at 6:03 pm

It looks like there is some movement to save the facade of the theater, although this was a year ago, and nothing seems to have been done yet. http://swamplot.com/the-deluxe-theaters-next-act-fifth-ward-zydeco-library/2010-04-29/

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kgtband commented about Alabama Theatre on May 30, 2011 at 5:58 pm

Weingarten Realty doesn’t seem to worry too much about PR. They depend on people having short memories. Fortunately the Alabama is still standing. I think it has more to do with the bad economy than anything positive happening.

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kgtband commented about Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre on Aug 22, 2010 at 11:58 am

It looks like a lot of work is being done. Here are some pictures including the inside of the theater.

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kgtband commented about Rex Theatre on Aug 22, 2010 at 11:53 am

There is an old bank at the address mentioned above. I asked they lady at the information booth in the City Hall building, and she said the theater was at the site that is now a Silversmith shop. That would put it at 205 E Main Street.

Here are some pictures. http://www.flickr.com/photos/kgtband/4916032855/

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kgtband commented about Sunset Theatre on Jan 29, 2010 at 4:55 pm

Judging from Google Maps, the building next to it in the 40’s postcard is still there, but the theater is now a parking garage