If you Google Envy Nails La Vale Maryland, click on “See Photos” in the right margin.
In the upper right hand corner of the main photo, you can see the original brick rooftop extension that once held the Center Theatre marquee.
The marquee outline is there as well.
As of 2016 the entrance was papered over and appears vacant.
2 links confirming that it originally opened as AMC Country Club Mall 6.
The December 7, 1998 Cumberland Times newspaper indicates Pixar’s “A Bug’s Life” playing at the AMC Country Club Mall 6.
So opened some time before then.
AMC closed it July 17, 2011 prior to a lease that ended July 31, 2011, and it reopened as Country Club Cinemas managed by WPA Theaters in August 2011, increasing the screen count from 6 to 8.
WPA intended to keep the AMC staff, via the mall’s Wiki page.
Located on 3rd & Main Streets, which do intersect in Kitzmiller.
Apparently burned prior to demolition.
But was demolished for street widening.
3 photos added.
The Devon Theatre would have been just to the right of the building in this link, The American Film Company Incorporated.
Matches up with the building in the Overview photo, before it was torn down and replaced by the McDonald’s.
Three 1952 photos added.
It was originally built, owned & managed by (Byron H.) Rogers & Southworth at a cost of $70,000, until Alex Papyanakos bought it in the early 1920’s.
Additional history courtesy of Historian Town & Village Canton NY Facebook page.
If you Google Envy Nails La Vale Maryland, click on “See Photos” in the right margin. In the upper right hand corner of the main photo, you can see the original brick rooftop extension that once held the Center Theatre marquee. The marquee outline is there as well. As of 2016 the entrance was papered over and appears vacant.
Further proof that the photo is indeed August `81, contrary to all other later release dates for “The Prowler” at the Woods in the background.
https://chicagotribune.newspapers.com/clip/26652015/chicago_tribune/?fbclid=IwAR3U-KPenwU8__mWWSgRTYFhADJlWM7j42i1ITW65A37-eefpEzPKJ3X1yU
Further proof that the photo is indeed August `81, contrary to all other later release dates for “The Prowler” at the Woods.
https://chicagotribune.newspapers.com/clip/26652015/chicago_tribune/?fbclid=IwAR3U-KPenwU8__mWWSgRTYFhADJlWM7j42i1ITW65A37-eefpEzPKJ3X1yU
2 links confirming that it originally opened as AMC Country Club Mall 6. The December 7, 1998 Cumberland Times newspaper indicates Pixar’s “A Bug’s Life” playing at the AMC Country Club Mall 6. So opened some time before then. AMC closed it July 17, 2011 prior to a lease that ended July 31, 2011, and it reopened as Country Club Cinemas managed by WPA Theaters in August 2011, increasing the screen count from 6 to 8. WPA intended to keep the AMC staff, via the mall’s Wiki page.
http://www.tributemovies.com/cinema/Maryland/Lavale/AMC+Country+Club+Mall+6/5047/
https://www.bigscreen.com/Marquee.php?theater=5047&view=ticketprices
Marquee image added via Brenda Kline.
1940 Embassy poster image added credit Mark E. Carder. Reads “A Darnell Theater” across the top.
Ownership history in below link.
http://www.driveins.org/md-lavale-crystal.htm
1961 marquee photo added credit Geary Hoover.
Interior postcard, 1939,
48 &60 photos added via Bonnie Gero Airesman.Circa 1964 photo added credit Bob Walker.
Located on 3rd & Main Streets, which do intersect in Kitzmiller. Apparently burned prior to demolition. But was demolished for street widening. 3 photos added.
Link with multiple 1968 Elliot Landy Getty images.
https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/photo-of-jimi-hendrix-l-r-jimi-hendrix-mitch-mitchell-noel-news-photo/86203742
The Devon Theatre would have been just to the right of the building in this link, The American Film Company Incorporated. Matches up with the building in the Overview photo, before it was torn down and replaced by the McDonald’s.
http://www.classicmoviehub.com/blog/flying-high-with-flying-a-in-the-windy-city-the-american-film-manufacturing-company-the-chicago-silent-era-part-6/?fbclid=IwAR3z6CIEJk3BLs7H7q7c5H1I9tezrDgEyY1iXNLh94lzQ_4N2p0j7aklwJ0
1935 photo added credit Aspen Historical Society.
Missoula film fesitval events at the Roxy, Wilma & MCT Center for the Performing Arts.
https://blog.glaciermt.com/film-festivals-and-historic-theaters-in-western-montana/?fbclid=IwAR1y4YaUQdBsiXnyA27-QSgiJ2XG1QRgLwB4HbekuEnWXaLIREP0v7kba9s
Missoula film fesitval events at the Roxy, Wilma & MCT Center for the Performing Arts.
https://blog.glaciermt.com/film-festivals-and-historic-theaters-in-western-montana/?fbclid=IwAR1y4YaUQdBsiXnyA27-QSgiJ2XG1QRgLwB4HbekuEnWXaLIREP0v7kba9s
After looking at the street view I agree that the Apollo was in the even numbered block and is still standing.
Purchased by Guadalupe County in January 2016.
https://www.route66news.com/2016/01/28/pecos-theatre-purchase-finalized/?fbclid=IwAR3OpKohdSDghPkAlN0XQL0YWHVvdacFchDoFrKNGu2UlajV6HrUiskxB68
2017 article with demolition & condition photos. I’ll transfer them to photos section in case link goes dead.
https://www.route66news.com/2017/08/13/avalon-theatre-mclean-torn/?fbclid=IwAR3wg3w0lGecTJ0G2x8A5WxCY0y5x-zUreutAJ2BKGquo4brKUeFBcHjK_k
Photo credit SLU Ellsworth Special Collections.
Three 1952 photos added. It was originally built, owned & managed by (Byron H.) Rogers & Southworth at a cost of $70,000, until Alex Papyanakos bought it in the early 1920’s. Additional history courtesy of Historian Town & Village Canton NY Facebook page.
Bryon H. Rogers.
Thank you for updating the photo.
1956 photo added credit William McCully. Some sources indicate “Liane, Jungle Goddess” had it’s U.S. release in 1959.
1973 photo added Jes Garcia.