The Newport was unique in that it had a section for the hard of hearing by providing them with ear phones. The hard of hearing would request the aids and were seated in a section where they would plug them in.
Don’t mind me, Bob, trying to do several things at one time sometimes gets me a little edgy, especially when I can’t find what I’m looking for.
As an un-official historian on Youngstown’s history I’m called upon to provide all sorts of local information, and it can really get crazy.
Here’s some more information about the Capitol. The last link is the theater page of the Vindicator showing all the downtown theaters at the date of publication.
I also found a list of Youngstown pipe organs and noted that a number of them were not on the list such as the one at Stambaugh Auditorium which was recently restored. Likewise none of the local church pipe organs were on the list.
So what’s your beef? Did you even bother to read all the links about its opening, and where did I say that the organ was there opening day. I don’t usually get miffed but your posts suggest that you didn’t read them.
I agree on the 1400 seats but I did qualify by saying “ABOUT 1700” since I couldn’t access the article when I entered this theater in CT.
In point of fact the theater did have an organ during its lifetime so my post was correct.
Unloved? Are you kidding? No offense but it is anything but that. Certainly it doesn’t have a year around program, but you must remember that the economy of the area prevents it from hosting more events, but when it does they are big name personalities. They also host private events there.
Are you confusing the Strand with the Palace? On the site where the Strand was located is a high rise apartment building for senior citizens. The former Tod Hotel was there previously.
In a search through local newspapers we find that by the early 1950’s the Strand was closed as a movie theater and later reopened as a Burlesque house with live burlesque and adult movies. It ran this program for a short time until a projectionist/stage hand closed it perminantly and thanks to urban renewal the building along with the Tod Hotel were demolished to make way for the high rise.
Next to where the Palace was located was an office building and after the Palace was torn down the land was turned into a parking lot.
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Here’s the Vindicator account along with a picture of the Auditorium.
Belmont Theater
December 2, 1948
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The Newport was unique in that it had a section for the hard of hearing by providing them with ear phones. The hard of hearing would request the aids and were seated in a section where they would plug them in.
Here is the write-up for when the Newport Theater. The theater was actually opened January 15, 1942.
Jan. 15, 1942
Main write-up with exterior picture
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Picture of auditorium
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Picture of lobby
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Dec. 20, 1944
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A few historical articles with pictures:
Warner Theater
Nov. 24, 1968
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Sept. 21, 1969
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Nov. 22, 2002
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Ooooooops forgot to include the links.
Capitol Theater
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Don’t mind me, Bob, trying to do several things at one time sometimes gets me a little edgy, especially when I can’t find what I’m looking for.
As an un-official historian on Youngstown’s history I’m called upon to provide all sorts of local information, and it can really get crazy.
Here’s some more information about the Capitol. The last link is the theater page of the Vindicator showing all the downtown theaters at the date of publication.
Have a great day.
I also found a list of Youngstown pipe organs and noted that a number of them were not on the list such as the one at Stambaugh Auditorium which was recently restored. Likewise none of the local church pipe organs were on the list.
So what’s your beef? Did you even bother to read all the links about its opening, and where did I say that the organ was there opening day. I don’t usually get miffed but your posts suggest that you didn’t read them.
I agree on the 1400 seats but I did qualify by saying “ABOUT 1700” since I couldn’t access the article when I entered this theater in CT.
In point of fact the theater did have an organ during its lifetime so my post was correct.
The death of the Palace Theater:
Palace Theater Closing
April 10, 1964
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May 5, 1964
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Nov. 9, 1964
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Unfortunately there are few pictures of this theater other than one in a postcard.
As to more info, other than ads on the theater pages of the local papers I couldn’t locate any further into.
If the postcard isn’t already up on my Webshots site I’ll put it there and provide a link to it.
The Capital had a Robert Morton Pipe Organ and a Steinway Duo Art Reproducing Piano as well as its own theater orchestra.
The Vindy gave the Capitol a big spread when it opened.
Capitol Theater
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On the upper right hand corner of the first link is a picture of the Dome theater.
Mr. Deibel also owned the Dome Theater that was located just across the street from the Liberty.
Dome Theater
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A couple of Vindicator articles about the State Theater
State Theater Contracts Let â€" May 13, 1927
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October 22, 1948
Park Is Leased For Burlesque
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Two local articles on the Park Theatre:
George M Cohan on Youngstown
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Park Theater Opening
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Sorry Mike I posted before I saw your link to the same paper.
Here is the link to the opening of the Warner Theater and be sure to start at page 1 because the entire front page was devoted to the Warner.
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Unloved? Are you kidding? No offense but it is anything but that. Certainly it doesn’t have a year around program, but you must remember that the economy of the area prevents it from hosting more events, but when it does they are big name personalities. They also host private events there.
Are you confusing the Strand with the Palace? On the site where the Strand was located is a high rise apartment building for senior citizens. The former Tod Hotel was there previously.
In a search through local newspapers we find that by the early 1950’s the Strand was closed as a movie theater and later reopened as a Burlesque house with live burlesque and adult movies. It ran this program for a short time until a projectionist/stage hand closed it perminantly and thanks to urban renewal the building along with the Tod Hotel were demolished to make way for the high rise.
Next to where the Palace was located was an office building and after the Palace was torn down the land was turned into a parking lot.
My thanks too for the link Mike.
Is there any way that we can save articles from this site?
Photos of the restored organ here:
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Here is the link to the Vindicator article about the Palace Theater organ.
Restored Palace organ returns
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January 10, 2010