Were there two different Bijou’s and, perhaps another Imperial? I just uploaded a notice on the Garrick site that the Bijou was rebranded to Garrick by the owner of the Anderson and, in Cinema-Going Anderson, SC by Christian Thomas he says there was an Imperial Theater across from the Victor which was on Church.
Cinema-Going in Anderson, SC by Christian Thomas said that the Imperial was across the street from the Victor. The Imperial on CT is not on church. I have issues with a few items in Mr. Thomas piece.
I found a reference that after the Victor closed African-Americans had to attend segregated theaters until the Paramount opened at 111 E. Church Street in 1947. Church street was the center of the African-American community. Then, apparently, since there was a demand, a second African American theater, the Jordan, opened at 115 E. Church Street the following year. Neither of these are currently on CT. But so far all I have found, other than above information, is an ad for the Paramount.
Uploaded a notice that the owner of the Anderson was opening a second theatre, the Garrick. It was not really new but the Bijou renovated and rebranded.
According to the release I read the 400 seats are distributed through it’s SEVEN auditoriums.
In addition to upgrading the audio, projection and the seating the entire facade of the building has been changed. I have uploaded the before and after of same.
I have uploaded a 1988 photo as the Showboat Cinema I & II. Joe Vogel was correct in assuming that Cinema II was actually added from an adjacent building (in 1976 with both venues serviced by the same box office and refreshment stand.)
The addition was made to become more competitive with nearby new or created multi-plexes.
When it became the Mysteria the sloped floor was converted to level terraces with seating for 150-180 at dinner. Two Art Deco fixtures from the original Mandan were retained.
Joe, I Googled Howard, KS Princess Theater and some information came up indicating it opened in July 1913 and lasted until about 1922. This piece only mentioned live entertainment such as minstrel shows. It gave the address as 118 North Main Street.
However, on the same page was a Princess Theatre in Nashville, Arkansas at 118 North Main Street on a site called Howard.net.
It’s interesting to note the small reference in the Chisholm page that Mr. Jocelyn was forced to move his Edison Theatre and did so to lots on West Lincoln where he was to have an airdrome seating 400 as opposed to the 100 which the Edison held.
For additional clarification of Joe’s posting see the one which I have on the Zimm which is now on CT.
When doing research on the Zimm this is the scenario I found for this venue:
Built on the site of the former Zimm the Winfield Fox was built in 1950. The 50' by 140' building was in the moderne style. It had a 250 stadium seating section rather than a balcony. Total seating was 750-800.
1973 purchased and operated by Mann.
1980 purchased and run by B&B. Twined at Winfield Cinema 1 & 2. A small third auditorium was created from space in an adjacent building.
2004 ceased operation in December when B&B moved to the new Crowley Cinemas.
Citizens then formed the non-profit Marquee Inc.. Among actions taken were restoring the original seating configuration and acquiring number 2005 for use, possibly as a bar.
The origianl “FOX” letters have been retained for possible future use.
More specific details can be found as khn.kansasgis.org/photos.
Doing research on the Zimm I found that life probably began as Manning’s Opera House in the 1870s. Later as the Windfield Opera House, the Grand Opera House by 1910 and, eventually the Grand.
It became the Regent in 1925.
Leased and run by Fox from 1930-1950. Subsequently operated by Sullivan Theaters and upgraded because of the construction of the Fox across the street.
Introduction says two screens but according to my memory and the absence of anything in the comments section I believe it was always a single screen venue.
Theatre is gradually being renovated. During the process they found an old wallet that had been lost in the 50’s. They tracked down the owner but, unfortunately, he had passed last summer. The family, however, was pleased to see all the photos inside from his teenage years.
The reference I found placed the Roxy at number 66 and an opening date of 1946. But it was on Facebook so…….
It was closed in 1950 and turned into a skating rink.
In the 60’s, after a fire, the first floor wall to the adjacent building was broken down to expand the space for retail.
I’ve uploaded a montage photo showing three images of the exterior from the 60’s as well as a 50’s advertising poster.
I have uploaded an ad which Christian Thomas in his Cinema-Going in Anderson, SC purports to be about the Airdrome.
Were there two different Bijou’s and, perhaps another Imperial? I just uploaded a notice on the Garrick site that the Bijou was rebranded to Garrick by the owner of the Anderson and, in Cinema-Going Anderson, SC by Christian Thomas he says there was an Imperial Theater across from the Victor which was on Church.
Cinema-Going in Anderson, SC by Christian Thomas said that the Imperial was across the street from the Victor. The Imperial on CT is not on church. I have issues with a few items in Mr. Thomas piece.
Uploaded a photo of an ad for Birth of a Nation.
According to Cinema-Going in Anderson, SC by Christian Thomas in December 7, 2022 the 1000 seat State Theater was air conditioned prior to 1945.
I found a reference that after the Victor closed African-Americans had to attend segregated theaters until the Paramount opened at 111 E. Church Street in 1947. Church street was the center of the African-American community. Then, apparently, since there was a demand, a second African American theater, the Jordan, opened at 115 E. Church Street the following year. Neither of these are currently on CT. But so far all I have found, other than above information, is an ad for the Paramount.
Uploaded a notice that the owner of the Anderson was opening a second theatre, the Garrick. It was not really new but the Bijou renovated and rebranded.
This photo also appears on the Egyptian site. Which is correct?
This photo of the entrance also appears on the Criterion site. Where does it belong?
According to the release I read the 400 seats are distributed through it’s SEVEN auditoriums.
In addition to upgrading the audio, projection and the seating the entire facade of the building has been changed. I have uploaded the before and after of same.
The Rodeo Drive-In mentioned in the heading is listed on CT as being in White Salmon, WA.
Also uploaded an interior photo as dinner theater.
I have uploaded a 1988 photo as the Showboat Cinema I & II. Joe Vogel was correct in assuming that Cinema II was actually added from an adjacent building (in 1976 with both venues serviced by the same box office and refreshment stand.)
The addition was made to become more competitive with nearby new or created multi-plexes.
When it became the Mysteria the sloped floor was converted to level terraces with seating for 150-180 at dinner. Two Art Deco fixtures from the original Mandan were retained.
Joe, I Googled Howard, KS Princess Theater and some information came up indicating it opened in July 1913 and lasted until about 1922. This piece only mentioned live entertainment such as minstrel shows. It gave the address as 118 North Main Street.
However, on the same page was a Princess Theatre in Nashville, Arkansas at 118 North Main Street on a site called Howard.net.
Uploaded a photo, albeit it a poor one, circa 1985.
It’s interesting to note the small reference in the Chisholm page that Mr. Jocelyn was forced to move his Edison Theatre and did so to lots on West Lincoln where he was to have an airdrome seating 400 as opposed to the 100 which the Edison held.
Closed in the 1950s.
For additional clarification of Joe’s posting see the one which I have on the Zimm which is now on CT.
When doing research on the Zimm this is the scenario I found for this venue:
Built on the site of the former Zimm the Winfield Fox was built in 1950. The 50' by 140' building was in the moderne style. It had a 250 stadium seating section rather than a balcony. Total seating was 750-800.
1973 purchased and operated by Mann.
1980 purchased and run by B&B. Twined at Winfield Cinema 1 & 2. A small third auditorium was created from space in an adjacent building.
2004 ceased operation in December when B&B moved to the new Crowley Cinemas.
Citizens then formed the non-profit Marquee Inc.. Among actions taken were restoring the original seating configuration and acquiring number 2005 for use, possibly as a bar.
The origianl “FOX” letters have been retained for possible future use.
More specific details can be found as khn.kansasgis.org/photos.
Doing research on the Zimm I found that life probably began as Manning’s Opera House in the 1870s. Later as the Windfield Opera House, the Grand Opera House by 1910 and, eventually the Grand.
It became the Regent in 1925.
Leased and run by Fox from 1930-1950. Subsequently operated by Sullivan Theaters and upgraded because of the construction of the Fox across the street.
It was demolished in 1961.
Theater began life around 1907 as the Nickels, a nickelodeon, owned and run by Nellie and Henry Schmidt.
In 1910 it was modernized and expanded and renamed the Jewel. (See photo I have uploaded).
1919 taken over by Oscar Zimmerman and renamed the Zimm.
1930 taken over by Fox, along with the Regent across the street.
1949 closed and demolished for the new Fox which opened in 1950.
During all these transitions the Schmidt’s were the owners of the property.
Introduction says two screens but according to my memory and the absence of anything in the comments section I believe it was always a single screen venue.
Theatre sold to Stony Brook’s Jazz Loft for redevelopment.
Theatre is gradually being renovated. During the process they found an old wallet that had been lost in the 50’s. They tracked down the owner but, unfortunately, he had passed last summer. The family, however, was pleased to see all the photos inside from his teenage years.
A small cafe is planned for the lobby.
The reference I found placed the Roxy at number 66 and an opening date of 1946. But it was on Facebook so……. It was closed in 1950 and turned into a skating rink. In the 60’s, after a fire, the first floor wall to the adjacent building was broken down to expand the space for retail. I’ve uploaded a montage photo showing three images of the exterior from the 60’s as well as a 50’s advertising poster.
Actual date of the fire was 12/2.