The Star opened in September 1913. The owner and operator was Henry C. Ranke. It was the first theatre in Rockingham and the second in Richmond County. Washington Street is on what was originally call Courthouse Square; laterly Harrington Square.
I have uploaded a photo I found on Pinterest which I believe is the Lyric. The post mentions a 1975 fire and the marque appears to be at the corner of the build. These correspond with the overview.
The Ainsworth Grand replaced the Ainsworth Royal which burnt down in October 2014. It is housed in a renovated build. Insurance money from the former theatre and $200,000 were used by the community non-profit to purchase the building which now, in part, houses the theatre.
The theatre is operated by volunteers with performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The three screen Fox Theatre opened in the former Allen’s Opera House on February 19, 2021. The Opera House originally opened in 1906 and was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1988.
After the closing of the Rialto there had been a demonstrated demand for a new theatre. Rather than build one it was decided to use the former Opera House. The building was purchased by the Cozad Development Corporation (CDC). The extensive renovations and upgrades required were funded by grants and donations. Although the CDC owns the building it was leased to Stewart Fox whose family operates the Tiffany Theatre in Broken Bow.
I have uploaded four photos. There is the 1926 postcard image, two photos dated 1913 and one where a faux balcony has been affixed to the marquee, presumably post 1926.
According to the Multiple Listing Service the building dates to 1945.
However, I did find a large ad in the Saturday Evening Post in 1925 for the movie Drusilla with a Million in which the Strand was listed as one of the theatres due to show it commencing August 16th of that year.
Building dates from 1924. Operated as the Colonial from 1930-1966. Change in ownership in 1966 and again in the 1970’s. Known as The Cinema V for a time.
Then renovated into a bar.
Purchased by the city in 2017 for $60,000; considerably less than the $148,000 appraisal. Many grants received and repairs and improvement made.
Performances and events subsequently held and an art gallery opened. There are plans for future renovations and upgrades into a full fledged performing arts center.
I’ve uploaded two street photos as a movie theatre.
This 43 x 140 foot building on the South Side of Main Street was constructed in 1925 by Ferris and Glen Thompson. Over time the Thompson name was associated with theatres throughout Oklahoma.
The theatre closed in 1982.
One source indicates that Wilson, at one time, had also been home to the Dreamland, Empress, Ezy, Hippodrome, Rialto and Yale Theatres.
It was touted as the finest in the area when it opened in 1936.
Dallas -At the time Robert Sr, died in 1946 the obituary indicated he had been the owner of the Star and Guy’s Theatres. At the time the drive in opened in 1950 you indicated there were now three theatres run by the family. The question would be whether the second hardtop would be the Guy’s or the Flanary.
I came upon a joint ad for the Star and the Flanary in January 1953 and an ad solely for the Flanary in 1975.
I know it’s customary to save taxes to only have a portion of a theatre on the main street with the auditorium behind, but this has got to be the smallest presence ever.
I have uploaded photos of the marquee, the current street view, the current interior and an exterior photo from 1950 which appeared in the Chronicle Herald.
Uploaded 1934 image by Mitch Wagner.
ridethetrain - I disagree. Last film was Miss Congeniality. Long after the theatre closed the poster appeared in the display at the entrance.
Uploaded a photo of a 1934 theatre card from the Historic Hubbard Museum collection.
The Hamlet was the first theatre in Richmond County.
The Star opened in September 1913. The owner and operator was Henry C. Ranke. It was the first theatre in Rockingham and the second in Richmond County. Washington Street is on what was originally call Courthouse Square; laterly Harrington Square.
The theatre was listed in the 1957 Rockingham City Directory.
I have uploaded a photo I found on Pinterest which I believe is the Lyric. The post mentions a 1975 fire and the marque appears to be at the corner of the build. These correspond with the overview.
The Ainsworth Grand replaced the Ainsworth Royal which burnt down in October 2014. It is housed in a renovated build. Insurance money from the former theatre and $200,000 were used by the community non-profit to purchase the building which now, in part, houses the theatre.
The theatre is operated by volunteers with performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The three screen Fox Theatre opened in the former Allen’s Opera House on February 19, 2021. The Opera House originally opened in 1906 and was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1988.
After the closing of the Rialto there had been a demonstrated demand for a new theatre. Rather than build one it was decided to use the former Opera House. The building was purchased by the Cozad Development Corporation (CDC). The extensive renovations and upgrades required were funded by grants and donations. Although the CDC owns the building it was leased to Stewart Fox whose family operates the Tiffany Theatre in Broken Bow.
The theatre operates evenings, seven days a week.
Uploaded a 1926 postcard image, two photos from 1913 and an undated photo showing the addition of a faux balcony to the marquee (probably post 1926).
I have uploaded four photos. There is the 1926 postcard image, two photos dated 1913 and one where a faux balcony has been affixed to the marquee, presumably post 1926.
At the time it was build by Samuel Dembow it was Media’s third and largest movie theatre. The interior was described as English Renaissance.
Uploaded a photo from the good old days.
When there were live performances the Cambria attracted the big name artists.
According to the Multiple Listing Service the building dates to 1945.
However, I did find a large ad in the Saturday Evening Post in 1925 for the movie Drusilla with a Million in which the Strand was listed as one of the theatres due to show it commencing August 16th of that year.
According to the Multiple Listing Service the building dates to 1945.
Building dates from 1924. Operated as the Colonial from 1930-1966. Change in ownership in 1966 and again in the 1970’s. Known as The Cinema V for a time.
Then renovated into a bar.
Purchased by the city in 2017 for $60,000; considerably less than the $148,000 appraisal. Many grants received and repairs and improvement made.
Performances and events subsequently held and an art gallery opened. There are plans for future renovations and upgrades into a full fledged performing arts center.
I’ve uploaded two street photos as a movie theatre.
According to an article on early theatres in Weston in the Exponent Telegram of December 27, 2020, the Hollywood opened in October 1935.
This 43 x 140 foot building on the South Side of Main Street was constructed in 1925 by Ferris and Glen Thompson. Over time the Thompson name was associated with theatres throughout Oklahoma.
The theatre closed in 1982.
One source indicates that Wilson, at one time, had also been home to the Dreamland, Empress, Ezy, Hippodrome, Rialto and Yale Theatres.
RKO Century Warner.
Uploaded a photo of the pylon shared with the Causeway Drive-In.
It was touted as the finest in the area when it opened in 1936.
Dallas -At the time Robert Sr, died in 1946 the obituary indicated he had been the owner of the Star and Guy’s Theatres. At the time the drive in opened in 1950 you indicated there were now three theatres run by the family. The question would be whether the second hardtop would be the Guy’s or the Flanary.
I came upon a joint ad for the Star and the Flanary in January 1953 and an ad solely for the Flanary in 1975.
Exterior (and possibly interior) featured in the 2021 Hallmark Christmas movie the Sugar Plum Twist.
I know it’s customary to save taxes to only have a portion of a theatre on the main street with the auditorium behind, but this has got to be the smallest presence ever.
I have uploaded photos of the marquee, the current street view, the current interior and an exterior photo from 1950 which appeared in the Chronicle Herald.