The Rialto Theatre preceded the Manos Theatre on that corner, possibly the same building refaced with the above mentioned marble.
A circular corner section was removed and squared off.
Two photos presumably from the early teens added shwoinf the previous structure.
It appears a large auditorium is under construction in one of them.
The State Theater was originally the Victoria Theatre, possibly as early as 1900-1915.
It was still the Victoria Theatre in July 1922, per an Altoona Mirror article about a wedding held there.
It also had the Victoria Pool Hall in the basement.
Two images added of the Victoria Theatre that clearly show it was the same building as the State Theater.
They may have scouted his movements from the roof, but it’s pretty well documented that agents shot him from street level. As he was shot in the back with a bullet exiting his eye.
Grand Theatre Renamed Majestic Theatre in June 1914 Johnson City, TN
An announcement in the June 8, 1914 edition of The Johnson City Staff contained an advertisement proclaiming, “Commencing Today the Grand Renamed The Majestic Theatre."
The ad went on to say, “The Majestic Theatre will Open Its Doors Every Day at 11 a.m. and Run Without Stop until 10:30 p.m. Admission from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5 Cents Any Seat in the House – From 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., 5 and 10 Cent Seats – Coolest Spot in the City, Best Pictures, Finest Music.”
In that same edition of the newspaper, the theatre’s management defined its future operating policies aimed at attracting new business. The change was initially aimed at ladies who came downtown shopping and wanted to spend time at a good, cool place and have an opportunity to see a first class motion picture at a nominal price of five cents. The modification likewise afforded farmers and their families and anyone coming to the city from nearby towns to likewise have access to a relaxing luxury.
The strategy developed by management was to combine convenience with comfort. Popular playhouses throughout the South, including Atlanta, Augusta, Chattanooga, Asheville and Jacksonville had found this policy to be popular and believed that it would meet with identical approval in Johnson City. In a nutshell, the Majestic wanted to make its theatre a memorable stopover experience for people.
The managing team secured for the public a Lubin masterpiece, “The Lion and the Mouse,” which had proven to be a phenomenal success in all the larger cities of Europe and America and had enjoyed an extended run in New York City. The story centered on an investigation of Standard Oil with the main character being a poorly disguised John D. Rockefeller. The production was billed as “but a foretaste of the really great features that are being booked by the Majestic.”
The administration desired that the people of Johnson City always feel assured that whenever a special feature was announced at the Majestic Theatre that it would be something worthwhile for them to attend.
To contrast the old Grand with the new Majestic, just three weeks prior to the renaming of the theatre, two quality plays were offered. A newspaper ad stated, “The Grand Theatre, Johnson City, Tennessee – The Frank Lea Short Company, Management of Russell Kanney, Presenting “Pomander Walk,” (Matinee) by Louis N. Parker and “Robin Hood and his Merrie Men” (Evening) – Saturday, May 16.
According to the newspaper, “‘Pomander Walk” ran for an entire year at Wallack’s Theatre in New York and was proclaimed to be the most charming play of the generation. The 3-act comedy was said to rout its audience out of the busy day and set them in a dream world. It said, “The sun comes out on Pomander Walk, the sun goes down on Pomander Walk, the moon beams o’er Pomander Walk; the lamp is lighted sentinel-like o’er Pomander Walk. You too are in Pomander Walk, one of its happy dreamers – irresistibly lured to its ingenious dreaminess. It is a delight.”
A description of the other play claimed, “’Robin Hood and His Merrie Men’ had universal appeal of the romantic story of the nobleman outlaw and his band. Robin Hood, Maid Marion, Alan-A-Dale, the valiant High Sheriff of Nottingham, Friar Tuck and King Richard of the Lion Heart himself were placed in a stirring romantic comedy.” It was said to be “alive with laughter and action and thrills and brilliant in pageantry costuming and setting.”
On that June 8 morning of 1914, a new theatre marquee was seen on Main Street, beginning a run that would continue for 67 years. The theatre closed its doors in 1981.
Hey Don.
Below is the link to the Facebook page for David Kroger.
He posted the Rex Theatre photo on the “American Car Nostalgia 1930 – 1979 (All vintage pics)” Facebook page.
He posts a lot of photos, so he may not know the original source.
I did a reverse image search on the photo, and it came up with zero sources.
3 images added courtesy of Peg Strantz.
Update: Credit John Chuckman Collection.
https://chuckmanchicagonostalgia.wordpress.com/2017/08/10/photo-chicago-woods-theater-54-w-randolph-henricis-and-toffenettis-on-right-1949/
Correct, 1956.
“Moby Dick” on the Criterion marquee.
Couldn’t correct it without deleting it.
Article about the Boulevard Drive-In.
https://www.inc.com/leigh-buchanan/boulevard-drive-in-kansas-city.html
Address should be changed to 5144 S. Hohman Avenue.
Their history link does not mention the Rialto, yet their link has a photo of it as the header, with the Strand next door.
https://www.thepalacetheatre.org/about-us/history/
The Rialto Theatre preceded the Manos Theatre on that corner, possibly the same building refaced with the above mentioned marble. A circular corner section was removed and squared off. Two photos presumably from the early teens added shwoinf the previous structure. It appears a large auditorium is under construction in one of them.
“Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco nears 100 with makeover.” By Sam Whiting Updated 5:30 pm PDT, Wednesday, September 5, 2018
https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Golden-Gate-Theatre-in-San-Francisco-nears-100-13207296.php?t=ade492c79c&utm_campaign=fb-desktop&utm_source=CMS+Sharing+Button&utm_medium=social
This link has 3 pre-show announcements at the bottom that played at the Cherokee and Dalton Drive-Ins.
http://stevehill.us/misc/wtti/
This link has 3 pre-show announcements at the bottom that were made at the Cherokee & Dalton Drive-Ins.
http://stevehill.us/misc/wtti/
The Strand was demolished in August 1962, image added credit Altoona Mirror.
The State Theater was originally the Victoria Theatre, possibly as early as 1900-1915. It was still the Victoria Theatre in July 1922, per an Altoona Mirror article about a wedding held there. It also had the Victoria Pool Hall in the basement. Two images added of the Victoria Theatre that clearly show it was the same building as the State Theater.
They may have scouted his movements from the roof, but it’s pretty well documented that agents shot him from street level. As he was shot in the back with a bullet exiting his eye.
Photo credit Alan Weeks.
Via Mike Emery:
Where Bayshore Rd meets up with 41 is where the Drive Inn Theatre is at.
1967 photo added via Titania Tink Sterling.
Early `40s photo added credit Vintage West Virginia Facebook page.
Additional history courtesy of Rhonda Murphy:
Grand Theatre Renamed Majestic Theatre in June 1914 Johnson City, TN
An announcement in the June 8, 1914 edition of The Johnson City Staff contained an advertisement proclaiming, “Commencing Today the Grand Renamed The Majestic Theatre."
The ad went on to say, “The Majestic Theatre will Open Its Doors Every Day at 11 a.m. and Run Without Stop until 10:30 p.m. Admission from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5 Cents Any Seat in the House – From 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., 5 and 10 Cent Seats – Coolest Spot in the City, Best Pictures, Finest Music.”
In that same edition of the newspaper, the theatre’s management defined its future operating policies aimed at attracting new business. The change was initially aimed at ladies who came downtown shopping and wanted to spend time at a good, cool place and have an opportunity to see a first class motion picture at a nominal price of five cents. The modification likewise afforded farmers and their families and anyone coming to the city from nearby towns to likewise have access to a relaxing luxury.
The strategy developed by management was to combine convenience with comfort. Popular playhouses throughout the South, including Atlanta, Augusta, Chattanooga, Asheville and Jacksonville had found this policy to be popular and believed that it would meet with identical approval in Johnson City. In a nutshell, the Majestic wanted to make its theatre a memorable stopover experience for people.
The managing team secured for the public a Lubin masterpiece, “The Lion and the Mouse,” which had proven to be a phenomenal success in all the larger cities of Europe and America and had enjoyed an extended run in New York City. The story centered on an investigation of Standard Oil with the main character being a poorly disguised John D. Rockefeller. The production was billed as “but a foretaste of the really great features that are being booked by the Majestic.”
The administration desired that the people of Johnson City always feel assured that whenever a special feature was announced at the Majestic Theatre that it would be something worthwhile for them to attend.
To contrast the old Grand with the new Majestic, just three weeks prior to the renaming of the theatre, two quality plays were offered. A newspaper ad stated, “The Grand Theatre, Johnson City, Tennessee – The Frank Lea Short Company, Management of Russell Kanney, Presenting “Pomander Walk,” (Matinee) by Louis N. Parker and “Robin Hood and his Merrie Men” (Evening) – Saturday, May 16.
According to the newspaper, “‘Pomander Walk” ran for an entire year at Wallack’s Theatre in New York and was proclaimed to be the most charming play of the generation. The 3-act comedy was said to rout its audience out of the busy day and set them in a dream world. It said, “The sun comes out on Pomander Walk, the sun goes down on Pomander Walk, the moon beams o’er Pomander Walk; the lamp is lighted sentinel-like o’er Pomander Walk. You too are in Pomander Walk, one of its happy dreamers – irresistibly lured to its ingenious dreaminess. It is a delight.”
A description of the other play claimed, “’Robin Hood and His Merrie Men’ had universal appeal of the romantic story of the nobleman outlaw and his band. Robin Hood, Maid Marion, Alan-A-Dale, the valiant High Sheriff of Nottingham, Friar Tuck and King Richard of the Lion Heart himself were placed in a stirring romantic comedy.” It was said to be “alive with laughter and action and thrills and brilliant in pageantry costuming and setting.”
On that June 8 morning of 1914, a new theatre marquee was seen on Main Street, beginning a run that would continue for 67 years. The theatre closed its doors in 1981.
Hey Don. Below is the link to the Facebook page for David Kroger. He posted the Rex Theatre photo on the “American Car Nostalgia 1930 – 1979 (All vintage pics)” Facebook page. He posts a lot of photos, so he may not know the original source. I did a reverse image search on the photo, and it came up with zero sources.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010439926670&fref=search
1952 photo added via David Kroger.
Via Hugh Hartman: James Pinney lived on the top floor. Three 1908 images added via Hugh Hartman & Theresa McCloud.
1910 photo.
1933 photo credit Barto & Mann Collection. George Mann was later “King Vitamin” on the cereal box.
2016 article that claims 651 seats originally. Also has a Flickr link with interior photos.
https://rvanews.com/news/architecture-richmond-takes-a-look-at-samis-grotto-temple/135047
1919 photo added credit New York Public Library Digital Collection.