Hi Lander Theatre

2700 Highland Avenue,
New Castle, PA 16101

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dallasmovietheaters
dallasmovietheaters on April 8, 2019 at 4:06 pm

Grand opening was February 21, 1951 opening with “The Milkman”. June 29, 1987 may be the last showing with “Dragnet.” Once operated by Cinemete Corporation Circuit.

Richardkalata
Richardkalata on September 7, 2011 at 12:22 pm

The Hilander was the project of local business men… Albert Tate, Johnny Winsick and Joseph Glorisso. It was a state of the art theater, for its time, with a smoke room on the left side of the projection room and a cry room on the right,each with approximately 12 seats.The theater comfortable. A year or so after opening 4 track magnetic sound, with surround was added to enhance cinemascope presentations….but was not used very often because of extra rental cost and availability of magnetic prints. The theater was long and somewhat narrow which made it impossible to twin or quad so it stands empty.It was the only area theater that had a curtain.

BILL EVANS
BILL EVANS on August 27, 2009 at 12:49 am

By the way, the whole plaza is for sale for $319,000, not just the theater. It’s located in a pretty good area.