Family Theatre
120 Hinds Street,
Rochester,
PA
15074
120 Hinds Street,
Rochester,
PA
15074
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Previously operated by: Associated Theatres, Co-Operative Theaters
Architects: Harry L. Widom
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The Family Theatre is located on Hinds Street, and was directly across the street from the now demolished Oriental Theatre.
The Family Theatre was operating prior to 1950. It had closed by 1982. The building still stands in 2010, but is unused.
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I believe the building is still standing.
Both The Oriental and Family were last operated by Associated Theatre, Pittsburgh, in the 70’s.
Both the Family and Oriental were operated by Associated Theatres, Pittsburgh from the mid-60"s and 70’s.
Playing at THE FAMILY THEATRE on Jan.8 1960 was “OPERATION MAD BALL”‘Coming were “PAL JOEY”, “THE TINGLER” and “THE H-MAN”.
At one time was owned by Co-Operative Theater Service. In 1974-75 it was owned by Cinemelle.
http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=_V0yAAAAIBAJ&sjid=w60FAAAAIBAJ&pg=2415%2C895643 has the grand opening ad and article
Also grand opening with photo in photo section.
The Family Theatre opened on September 2, 1949, according to the grand opening ad rivest266 uploaded to the photo page. The same issue of the Beaver Valley Times that ran the ad also has a courtesy ad congratulating the theater on its opening that was placed by architect Harry L. Widom of Pittsburgh. He must have designed the Family Theatre.
There is now a curb cut in front of the theater and a pair of garage doors where the entrance used to be, but two poster cases remain and there is some decorative tile work on the floor, as well as a patch of bare concrete which must be where the box office stood.