It is widely believed that the Wickford goes back to the turn of the century, but this is untrue. It was opened May 8, 1942. The building itself was built in 1884, and it was used for theatrical productions. It may have closed as early as 1958.
I think the theatre lasted a bit longer than than the 80’s. I recall laying over there on bus runs, and, though closed, it was still there. I think it was used as storage by a pool service company. When Wal-Mart came in, I think they tore down the whole little shopping centre there.
It is widely believed that the Wickford goes back to the turn of the century, but this is untrue. It was opened May 8, 1942. The building itself was built in 1884, and it was used for theatrical productions. It may have closed as early as 1958.
I think the theatre lasted a bit longer than than the 80’s. I recall laying over there on bus runs, and, though closed, it was still there. I think it was used as storage by a pool service company. When Wal-Mart came in, I think they tore down the whole little shopping centre there.
The Wickford opened for screenings about 1905, and ran until 1963-64. It was never a part of a chain, and only seated about 100.