My father, E.P. Evans managed the Town Theatre and the other theatre owned by the Phelps which was around the corner from the Town. He started in 1966 and left in 1975-76 as he and my mother moved back to Turlock Ca. My mother and I worked the box office and concession counter for him. My dad actually lived with the Phelps as a teenager and they were responsible for his love of film and theatres.
7th Street in Hoquiam is a beautiful restoration project! My father managed that venue as well as the D & R from 1955-1965. Had an opportunity to tour the 7th Street 2 yrs ago and it was a joy to see what has been done.
I called the theatre last night and there is no mention of the closure on the v/m message. If Mr. Yonich has closed the venue, what arrangements have been made to return ticket monies to purchasers? The information also needs to be posted on the theatre’s website. I sincerely hope something can be done to rescue this treasure.
I noticed the same thing when I hit the theatre’s website. There is nothing to indicate that the shows have been cancelled or any information for patrons holding tickets to the shows.
I’m saddened by this news; however, it also saddened me that they did not do a true restoration prior to reopening the D & R. Rather they chose to make a “black box” theatre out of one of the most beautiful venues my father ever managed.
Returning to Aberdeen in July for AHS reunion; am bringing my son with me and want him to see the D & R and 7th Street theatres. My father managed both theatres from October, 1955 to June, 1965. I remember dancing on the stage at the 7th Street each year at my dance recitals. Both theatres represent the era of the ornate theatres that were prevalent in the early 20’s.
Definitely a far cry from the black boxes we have now; we need to cherish these structures.
My father, E.P. Evans, managed the D & R (stands for Dolan and Reynolds) from 1955-1965 when it was managed by National General Corp. I started working behhind the concession counter when I was 14; my salary was a bag of Hershey’s kisses each month.
I recall the lowering all of the chandeliers twice a year to wash each crystal by hand. I also remember trips with my dad downstairs to check on the theatre’s boiler system. There was a series of “canals” cut into the middle of the basement floor which my dad dubbed the “Aberdeen River”.
My father, E.P. Evans managed the Town Theatre and the other theatre owned by the Phelps which was around the corner from the Town. He started in 1966 and left in 1975-76 as he and my mother moved back to Turlock Ca. My mother and I worked the box office and concession counter for him. My dad actually lived with the Phelps as a teenager and they were responsible for his love of film and theatres.
Prefer the way the interior looked when my dad managed it; the black box look destroyed the integrity of the theatre. A real shame.
7th Street in Hoquiam is a beautiful restoration project! My father managed that venue as well as the D & R from 1955-1965. Had an opportunity to tour the 7th Street 2 yrs ago and it was a joy to see what has been done.
I called the theatre last night and there is no mention of the closure on the v/m message. If Mr. Yonich has closed the venue, what arrangements have been made to return ticket monies to purchasers? The information also needs to be posted on the theatre’s website. I sincerely hope something can be done to rescue this treasure.
I noticed the same thing when I hit the theatre’s website. There is nothing to indicate that the shows have been cancelled or any information for patrons holding tickets to the shows.
I’m saddened by this news; however, it also saddened me that they did not do a true restoration prior to reopening the D & R. Rather they chose to make a “black box” theatre out of one of the most beautiful venues my father ever managed.
Returning to Aberdeen in July for AHS reunion; am bringing my son with me and want him to see the D & R and 7th Street theatres. My father managed both theatres from October, 1955 to June, 1965. I remember dancing on the stage at the 7th Street each year at my dance recitals. Both theatres represent the era of the ornate theatres that were prevalent in the early 20’s.
Definitely a far cry from the black boxes we have now; we need to cherish these structures.
My father, E.P. Evans, managed the D & R (stands for Dolan and Reynolds) from 1955-1965 when it was managed by National General Corp. I started working behhind the concession counter when I was 14; my salary was a bag of Hershey’s kisses each month.
I recall the lowering all of the chandeliers twice a year to wash each crystal by hand. I also remember trips with my dad downstairs to check on the theatre’s boiler system. There was a series of “canals” cut into the middle of the basement floor which my dad dubbed the “Aberdeen River”.