That recently posted B&W photo is more than a little intriguing; I wish the view was from a different angle. I cannot tell if the sign reading “Double Feature” and the canopy are attached to the building with bay window or to the building next to it which is slightly taller and of a different architectural style.
This webpage has photos and old advertisements as well comments on the history of the Grand/Venus/Metropolitan. It is a bit confusing as to which theater was named what and when.
This webpage about the Temple Theater in Caro shows the building at 137 N. State St. in Caro. It is a closed men’s clothing store. Although the photo shows a store to the right, the current Google Street View shows a vacant parcel, and the side of the building at 137 can be seen and it does not look like a former theater at all.
This page also indicates that the Temple was on Frank St. (though a commenter notes that the building pictured is on State). The still-operating Strand Theater in Caro is on the corner of Frank and State, with its left side frontage facing Frank. The Strand apparently opened in the 1920’s. I am wondering if the Strand was originally called the Temple or if the Strand was built on the site of the Temple.
The theater has been closed since September 12, 2012, but a local not-for-profit group hopes to reopen it. There is an article about this effort here, but it requires a membership or subscription in order to read it in its entirety
A picture of the former Cine Monumental Levante as the Forma Sport can be seen here; a advertisement from 1945 can be seen here. The American title of “Tradicion Heroica” is “The Sun Never Sets;” the film was released in the U.S. 1939.
There is much additional history of the Knickerbocker here with pictures inside and out. Films were most likely shown there, but it looks to have been very much primarily a playhouse even in the post-WW I years. The last entry showing a play there in 1946 is an obvious error as the theater was demolished well before that year.
What I really like about the photo selection system here on CT is that it is basically democratic; the photo that comes up is the one most visitors are currently choosing to look at as the photographic memory of choice, rather than just a fixed arbitrary view of what one person believes is the most representative view of the theater.
That shot of the Cinerama screen and the ones of its marquee showing “2001” are my favorite photos of the Capitol, so I am not going to join any crusade to change it. One can always click on the photos tab and savor any other photo one likes for as long as one likes. If the lead photo changes later on, I think that is just fine, but I do not think any photo should be locked in there as being the best or most representative way the theater should be remembered.
Here is an article about the progress being made on the restoration efforts, with pictures. Original chandeliers have been found, and there are hopes of eventually restoring the theater’s organ.
The theater’s owner has launched a fundraising drive to raise the funds to convert to digital projection; if it fails, the theater may close. View article
A view of the theatre as the Ambassador can be seen here.
An exterior picture of the theatre as the Odeon can be seen here and one of the original auditorium can be seen here.
Here is an exterior picture of the theatre when it was the Odeon, and here is one of the auditorium, both taken soon after opening in 1936.
Here is a picture of the Odeon Bristol during the run of “South Pacific.”
Here is another article about the renovated theater’s reopening.
This page from the Kreso’s Restaurant site has additional history about the Arco and Melody theaters.
That recently posted B&W photo is more than a little intriguing; I wish the view was from a different angle. I cannot tell if the sign reading “Double Feature” and the canopy are attached to the building with bay window or to the building next to it which is slightly taller and of a different architectural style.
I appreciate your effort!
This .pdf of a page from the Cass City Chronicle edition of December 13, 1946 includes an ad for the Temple.
This webpage has photos and old advertisements as well comments on the history of the Grand/Venus/Metropolitan. It is a bit confusing as to which theater was named what and when.
This webpage about the Temple Theater in Caro shows the building at 137 N. State St. in Caro. It is a closed men’s clothing store. Although the photo shows a store to the right, the current Google Street View shows a vacant parcel, and the side of the building at 137 can be seen and it does not look like a former theater at all.
This page also indicates that the Temple was on Frank St. (though a commenter notes that the building pictured is on State). The still-operating Strand Theater in Caro is on the corner of Frank and State, with its left side frontage facing Frank. The Strand apparently opened in the 1920’s. I am wondering if the Strand was originally called the Temple or if the Strand was built on the site of the Temple.
Another article about the options the Cascade is considering as it struggles to meet the digital challenge can be read here.
A picture of the Piccadilly c.1951 can be seeen here.
The theater has been closed since September 12, 2012, but a local not-for-profit group hopes to reopen it. There is an article about this effort here, but it requires a membership or subscription in order to read it in its entirety
Another picture of the theatre after the fire can be seen here.
A picture of the former Cine Monumental Levante as the Forma Sport can be seen here; a advertisement from 1945 can be seen here. The American title of “Tradicion Heroica” is “The Sun Never Sets;” the film was released in the U.S. 1939.
An undated photo of the Cine Metropol can be seen here.
A photo of the Radio City, probably from 1964, can be seen here.
There is much additional history of the Knickerbocker here with pictures inside and out. Films were most likely shown there, but it looks to have been very much primarily a playhouse even in the post-WW I years. The last entry showing a play there in 1946 is an obvious error as the theater was demolished well before that year.
What I really like about the photo selection system here on CT is that it is basically democratic; the photo that comes up is the one most visitors are currently choosing to look at as the photographic memory of choice, rather than just a fixed arbitrary view of what one person believes is the most representative view of the theater.
That shot of the Cinerama screen and the ones of its marquee showing “2001” are my favorite photos of the Capitol, so I am not going to join any crusade to change it. One can always click on the photos tab and savor any other photo one likes for as long as one likes. If the lead photo changes later on, I think that is just fine, but I do not think any photo should be locked in there as being the best or most representative way the theater should be remembered.
Here is an article about the progress being made on the restoration efforts, with pictures. Original chandeliers have been found, and there are hopes of eventually restoring the theater’s organ.
An interior view can be seen here.
The theater’s owner has launched a fundraising drive to raise the funds to convert to digital projection; if it fails, the theater may close. View article
An article about the closing can be read here. Let us hope it it is temporary.
This webpage includes an interior picture of the theater showing its impressive Cinerama screen.