Tomahawk Cinema
17 W. Wisconsin Avenue,
Tomahawk,
WI
54487
17 W. Wisconsin Avenue,
Tomahawk,
WI
54487
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The Tomahawk is under renovation now. The owners have been documenting it well on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. The renovations have revealed hidden parts of the auditorium like the original balcony, which is now an expanded projection booth, and the concession stand which was carved out under the balcony.
It originally opened as the Lyric on October 2, 1925 and was managed by Anne Kuehling, Lillian Foster, and Marion Extrom, who previously operated the Princess Theatre in town. It originally seated 700. Sound was installed in September, 1929. New seats were installed in 1940.
Website: http://tomahawkcinema.tumblr.com/ They were able to raise the funds to install digital projection.
This theatre is for sale again, there have been improvements done —new rubber roof over auditorium, new heat and air conditioning. It has a 3 bedroom apartment that is currently rented out and a 2 car garage. The asking price is $130,000 because owner wants to help make sure theatre stays open. It is first run.
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Notice that the marquee is in poor repair, with open access ports on the bottom, no sign bulbs on the bottom, many missing on the sides, and the neon missing on the sides. Also, the “Tomahawk” boards are cheap plastic.
Ebay UNDER Real estate /Commercial
Where is this ebay listing? I can’t find it.
I don’t have any interior photos of the theatre, because the roll of film was damaged. I do have a number of exterior shots though. The interior is pretty plain.
BRIAN WOLF DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER OICS / INTERIOR OF THIS THEATER
LISTED ON EBAY
this theater for sale$160,000.00
Originally named the Lyric. I would guess this was remodeled in the 60s and 70s, from the marquee, lower facade, and interior. The house lacks any ornamentation, but I doubt there was any in the first place. It looks like a typical 60s theater inside, but nice and largish. One curious feature is a partial boat hull in the very rear. It looks as though there was originally a balcony, now used as a large projection booth. Many original details remain such as padded, brass-tacked doors and box office. I’ve never seen a theater with such legroom – you can stretch your legs completely out. It has a lot of charm. Projection looked a little fuzzy, with good sound, and apparently they still change reels, because there was a very brief intermission. Web site is www.geocities.com/tomahawkcinema . I took a number of pictures of this. Also one at View link