DanW,
I was very pleased to see your response. I had almost given up. Yes, Mr. Seay is very friendly and a great source of information. I have been (not a family friend) but an aquaintence for fifty years. The original theatre opened in 1939 and operated until 1950. The new theatre opened June 1st, 1950 and like Mr. Seay, I too, do not know when it ceased operation as a theatre. It is very good to see that you have fond memories of the old theatre. A large portion of the best times of my teenage years center on that theatre. Unfortunately, some those memories have faded. If you read this and do not mind, would you please provide descriptions of what you do remember? Mainly, the lobby, the tower, projection booth, and so-on.
Thanks
I grew up in Irving, Texas (1948-1991). The original Irving Theater was, indeed, on Maim St. I don’t know when it moved from Main St. to the Irving Blvd location (or Lee St.or if it had a sign actually calling it The Irving Theater. What I do know is that everyone on the southside of 183 called it The Irving Theater. The last owner that I knew personally was a man named Jerry Meager. Many of the kids I went to high school with also knew him because he also owned 2 other theaters and many of us worked for him at one place or the other. The owner of MAL Hobby Shop located at 108 Lee St.will have answers to these questions. His name is Ed Seay Jr.. He and his family have operated the hobby shop since 1945. I believe the phone # is 972/438-9233. If anyone knows it will be him. Hope this helps.
Thanks,
Saint-Exupery
It was my mistake; it was late and I was excited. Very sorry, nice to chat with you just the same.
Thanks
DanW,
I was very pleased to see your response. I had almost given up. Yes, Mr. Seay is very friendly and a great source of information. I have been (not a family friend) but an aquaintence for fifty years. The original theatre opened in 1939 and operated until 1950. The new theatre opened June 1st, 1950 and like Mr. Seay, I too, do not know when it ceased operation as a theatre. It is very good to see that you have fond memories of the old theatre. A large portion of the best times of my teenage years center on that theatre. Unfortunately, some those memories have faded. If you read this and do not mind, would you please provide descriptions of what you do remember? Mainly, the lobby, the tower, projection booth, and so-on.
Thanks
I grew up in Irving, Texas (1948-1991). The original Irving Theater was, indeed, on Maim St. I don’t know when it moved from Main St. to the Irving Blvd location (or Lee St.or if it had a sign actually calling it The Irving Theater. What I do know is that everyone on the southside of 183 called it The Irving Theater. The last owner that I knew personally was a man named Jerry Meager. Many of the kids I went to high school with also knew him because he also owned 2 other theaters and many of us worked for him at one place or the other. The owner of MAL Hobby Shop located at 108 Lee St.will have answers to these questions. His name is Ed Seay Jr.. He and his family have operated the hobby shop since 1945. I believe the phone # is 972/438-9233. If anyone knows it will be him. Hope this helps.
Thanks,
Saint-Exupery