Himmler Theater
Lake Street,
Dallas,
PA
18612
Lake Street,
Dallas,
PA
18612
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THEATER INVESTS $3,000 IN SEATS - Extensive Modernization Nears Completion - With the Installation of new modernistic cushion seats, valued at more than $3,000, the Himmler Theater is bringing to a conclusion a program of extensive modernisation which began over a year ago. The new seats, designed by a famous designer, have velour-backs in red and black with leather cushioned seats. They are trimmed in chromium. The standards at each end of the aisle are in red and chromium with a miniature of Venetian blinds on each one.
Also installed are new wall-lights of streamline design with silver trim. The new lights reflect rainbow colors. Other recent improvements are a brilliant marquee, enlarged screen and new projector. About one year ago, Western Electric Wide-Range Sound, believed to be the most advanced type of sound equipment, was installed. According to a statement by the management yesterday, the new program of Improvement is designed to make the Himmler Theater one of the most modern with regard to sight, sound and comfort. The feature attraction for today and tomorrow will be a return engagement of “Wee Willie Winkie,” starring Shirley Temple, Victor McLaglen, and C. Aubrey Smith. (Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, April 25, 1938)
The Himmler Theater is currently beginning a restoration project by a local group (Nov ‘07).
I wonder if the town had any problems with its name during WW II.
I’m surprised that Bobs is surprised! Luzerene County PA seems to have been a fertile ground for theaters, with almost every little boro having one or more at one time. From what I read, I counted at least 42 indoor theaters having existed in the county in the ‘40’s. Incidentally, I knew of a town in Ill. that never had more than 1,000 people and had 2 theaters: Augusta (the Cozy and the Lee), and knew of several others in Ill. of under 1,000 that had theaters (Chandlerville, Kansas & Maquon to name just 3)!
I was able to take a few pictures of the building that once housed the theater. No one was working so I was unable to see what, if anything, remains inside. This is a very small town, surprising a theater was ever built there!
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