Notices of complaint in violation of certain health and building codes were served Tuesday afternoon on the owner and manager of the Star Theatre of Jamestown. The notices were signed by Fire Chief Mel Kachel, City-County Health Officer Dr. Robert Woodward and City Building Inspecter Gerald Hickey.
The notices state that the Star Theatre has conditions that are allegedly dangerous to people and that the theatre violates the state plumbing code, the National Building Code and life-safety codes. The building was also allegedly infested with cockroaches and other vermin.
The notices signed by Kachel and Hickey give the owners and manager 30 days to correct conditions: Health violations are to be corrected in 48 hours.
The Star Theatre is owned by Lake Road Theatre, Inc., Wayzeata, Minn., and is managed by Jack Fossum.
Kachel said the conditions in the theater came to light about a month ago during normal fire inspections. The owners have a certain period of time in which to demand a hearing before the proper authorities.
The Star Theatre announced Wednesday that it would be closed immediately for renovating and updating.
“Jamestown Weekly Alert Thu, Feb 02, 1893 · Page 1
Warde and James Coming.
The new Lloyd’s opera house will be opened, as previously announced in this paper, on Monday evening, February 6th. The opening attraction will be Fredrick Warde and Louis James, supported by a very capable company of some 40 players, in Julius Cæsar.
The engagement is for but one night. Every effort was made by Manager Jas. M. Lloyd to secure a second performance, but as the company are billed to appear in Helena after the date in this city, it could not be arranged. They come here direct from Minneapolis, bringing two carloads of scenery for use in addition to the regular equipment of the stage.
Seats for the performance were auctioned this week. Seats remaining unsold after the auction, will be placed on sale at regular prices—giving everybody a chance to attend. The capacity of the house will probably be fully tested, as many people are expected from surrounding towns. The Northern Pacific will sell excursion tickets from all points in the state for the occasion.
Ormsby McHarg returned to his duties at Bismarck this morning. “I will be back in time to hear ‘Julius Cæsar,’ though,” he said."
Also posted an infographic on the projection system.
Bexley theatre details from the Dispatch:
This opened on November 3rd, 1927. Ad already posted.
Active again, “The Odyssey” is now showing.
Grand opening ad and pictures posted.
Grand opening ad posted.
Grand opening ad posted.
AI enhanced photo posted based on descriptions here and the grand opening image.
Listings for the Adult theatre ended in 1981.
Reopened with 6 screens on June 17th, 2011.
Opened on February 27th, 1981 with two screens with “Seems like old times” and “Stir Crazy”.
Closed January 29th, 1975:
article from the 30th: (Posted in photo section)
Star Theatre Gets Health Notices
Notices of complaint in violation of certain health and building codes were served Tuesday afternoon on the owner and manager of the Star Theatre of Jamestown. The notices were signed by Fire Chief Mel Kachel, City-County Health Officer Dr. Robert Woodward and City Building Inspecter Gerald Hickey.
The notices state that the Star Theatre has conditions that are allegedly dangerous to people and that the theatre violates the state plumbing code, the National Building Code and life-safety codes. The building was also allegedly infested with cockroaches and other vermin.
The notices signed by Kachel and Hickey give the owners and manager 30 days to correct conditions: Health violations are to be corrected in 48 hours.
The Star Theatre is owned by Lake Road Theatre, Inc., Wayzeata, Minn., and is managed by Jack Fossum.
Kachel said the conditions in the theater came to light about a month ago during normal fire inspections. The owners have a certain period of time in which to demand a hearing before the proper authorities.
The Star Theatre announced Wednesday that it would be closed immediately for renovating and updating.
Reopened as the Sunset Theataire on May 11th, 1951 by the same owners as the State and Star theatres. Another ad posted.
Opened October 7th, 1929 and closed in November 1941. It reopened on July 20th, 1946. Grand opening ad posted.
Opened on July 19th, 1949. Grand opening ad posted.
Closed as Opera House on September 27th, 1940. Ad posted.
Opened April 2nd, 1934. Grand opening ad posted.
opened on February 2nd, 1893. Article posted.
“Jamestown Weekly Alert
Thu, Feb 02, 1893 · Page 1
Warde and James Coming.
The new Lloyd’s opera house will be opened, as previously announced in this paper, on Monday evening, February 6th. The opening attraction will be Fredrick Warde and Louis James, supported by a very capable company of some 40 players, in Julius Cæsar.
The engagement is for but one night. Every effort was made by Manager Jas. M. Lloyd to secure a second performance, but as the company are billed to appear in Helena after the date in this city, it could not be arranged. They come here direct from Minneapolis, bringing two carloads of scenery for use in addition to the regular equipment of the stage.
Seats for the performance were auctioned this week. Seats remaining unsold after the auction, will be placed on sale at regular prices—giving everybody a chance to attend. The capacity of the house will probably be fully tested, as many people are expected from surrounding towns. The Northern Pacific will sell excursion tickets from all points in the state for the occasion.
Ormsby McHarg returned to his duties at Bismarck this morning. “I will be back in time to hear ‘Julius Cæsar,’ though,” he said."
Opened June 29th, 2005.
1976 and 1982 grand opening ads posted.
They knew how to uglify theatres back then.
opening article:
“The eighth wonder of the theatre world” opened with screen 8 opening on April 30th, 1976. Another ad posted.
Beautiful November 19th, 1919 grand opening ad posted (AI colorized and original) posted.
Grand opening ad posted.