This town has a very quaint downtown area and so it’s sad to read that Greenville doesn’t have at least one quaint single screen theatre. Greenville has alot to offer along with having several institutions of higher learning.
I assume the marquee is still there to add to the theatre ‘feel’ though a bookstore now? I’m sure they use the marquee as a marketing/advertising ‘tool’! I know I would to advertise current best sellers, etc. that are in the store/theater!
Steven: When I read your “sister” post I thought I was about to read that the theatre at 30 East Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale was still open, but sadly you wrote……“It too was demolished….” :–(
“…..the developer to rethink the proposed parking lot strategy.” Well, it’s nice to know that some history theatre shows a developer who actually did rethink the proposed parking lot stragegy! Amazing!
Yes, I certainly agree…..“still better than the alternative which is a dark theatre or a wrecking ball”. So there WAS another nice single screen theatre in Shaker Heights? Too bad at least one of them couldn’t have survived as a single screen since it is Shaker Heights, afterall! Believe one of the current American Idol contestants is from Shaker Heights….Scott Savol!
What a wonderful atmospheric theatre in Kalamazoo MI so I sure hope the folks of Kalamazoo appreciate what they have there! I know I would be very appreciative! Wonder if they give tours? If not, they certainly should!
lostmemory: Yes, July is the month and the 14th is the date, but NOT the year….would you believe 1946? Which ‘related website link above’ as I’m very anxious to “Take the Flash Tour”?
“Today, the Uptown is one of the Midwest’s finest restored historic movie palaces.” Sure is nice to read about this RESTORED historic theater! Then to read….“The ceiling featured a field of twinkling stars, drifting clouds, and for a time, mechanical birds.” is really quite something as I’ve never read about the addition of “mechanical birds”.
“Although the auditorium could not be saved, its grand lobby, ballroom and storefront areas were transformed to their 20s grandeur. The focal point of the office foyer space is now the large marble staircase.” Is this part of present day office and retail complex, the Atrium Center?
Neo: Thanks! I looked through the photos and read some of the information, but am a bit confused. The balcony photo looks like it’s out in the elements with no roof? And when you say ‘it’s part of a parking lot" what do you mean as I viewed photos of altered office space and an exterior facade that looked like though not a theatre anymore which is such a shame as it was an atmospheric-Eberson theatre! Such a treasure and Lansing didn’t choose to preserve it for future generations. :–(
“The theatre is not atmospheric so this was a departure from his usual style.” This will not deter me from checking out the Palace this summer! “In 1999, the Palace showed its last movie but was again saved from the wrecking ball by Curtain Up Productions who leased the theatre from 1999 through 2003.” Thank goodness!
Is there hope that an organ will once again be installed in this theatre? When the Opus 1066 was shipped to the Palace from the factory it didn’t have far too travel as Lockport is near N. Tonawanda NY. It seems such a shame that it doesn’t have an organ today though! But thank goodness this Eberson/Lempert theatre is still operating though NittyRanks tells us that “Lockport is not the town it once was…"Downtown is kind of dead.” And I certainly agree with RJT….“That local Architect, without whom there would be no Palace, was Leon H. Lempert,Jr. of Rochester,N.Y.”
Would love to see this theatre in person as it has been described as showing similar interior to the unrestored Carolina Theatre in Charlotte NC.
Christian: Thanks for the marquee information.
I’m not that familiar with Greenville to know where any of these theatres were located, but would think they would have been in the downtown area.
This town has a very quaint downtown area and so it’s sad to read that Greenville doesn’t have at least one quaint single screen theatre. Greenville has alot to offer along with having several institutions of higher learning.
Would like to know the address of this theatre? Was it in the quaint tree-lined downtown area?
Why isn’t the Savannah included on the SC list site yet when typing in the word Savannah I can find this site?
And now I may be seeing “Jukebox Journey” at the Savannah over Easter weekend! Check out the website to learn more about this fun show!
I assume the marquee is still there to add to the theatre ‘feel’ though a bookstore now? I’m sure they use the marquee as a marketing/advertising ‘tool’! I know I would to advertise current best sellers, etc. that are in the store/theater!
Caro: DITTO! “……while it would have been nice if the Alabama had been able to remain a theater, I much prefer this to having it simply torn down.”
Steven: When I read your “sister” post I thought I was about to read that the theatre at 30 East Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale was still open, but sadly you wrote……“It too was demolished….” :–(
“…..the developer to rethink the proposed parking lot strategy.” Well, it’s nice to know that some history theatre shows a developer who actually did rethink the proposed parking lot stragegy! Amazing!
Yes, I certainly agree…..“still better than the alternative which is a dark theatre or a wrecking ball”. So there WAS another nice single screen theatre in Shaker Heights? Too bad at least one of them couldn’t have survived as a single screen since it is Shaker Heights, afterall! Believe one of the current American Idol contestants is from Shaker Heights….Scott Savol!
What a wonderful atmospheric theatre in Kalamazoo MI so I sure hope the folks of Kalamazoo appreciate what they have there! I know I would be very appreciative! Wonder if they give tours? If not, they certainly should!
Thanks as I’d take 1966, but the truth of the matter is that the numbers are 1.9.4.6. Will take the flash tour now!
lostmemory: Yes, July is the month and the 14th is the date, but NOT the year….would you believe 1946? Which ‘related website link above’ as I’m very anxious to “Take the Flash Tour”?
“Today, the Uptown is one of the Midwest’s finest restored historic movie palaces.” Sure is nice to read about this RESTORED historic theater! Then to read….“The ceiling featured a field of twinkling stars, drifting clouds, and for a time, mechanical birds.” is really quite something as I’ve never read about the addition of “mechanical birds”.
AND it has a theatre organ on a lift and an orchestra pit! Oh my!
Steve: Alas, I find you here on this link! And this possible sale is an Eberson/art deco deal/single screen deal!
lostmemory: Any inside photos that you could contribute?
Such a shame this theatre couldn’t have stayed a single screen Eberson theatre! When they ‘cut them up’ it sure changes the charm and ambience!
“Although the auditorium could not be saved, its grand lobby, ballroom and storefront areas were transformed to their 20s grandeur. The focal point of the office foyer space is now the large marble staircase.” Is this part of present day office and retail complex, the Atrium Center?
Neo: Thanks! I looked through the photos and read some of the information, but am a bit confused. The balcony photo looks like it’s out in the elements with no roof? And when you say ‘it’s part of a parking lot" what do you mean as I viewed photos of altered office space and an exterior facade that looked like though not a theatre anymore which is such a shame as it was an atmospheric-Eberson theatre! Such a treasure and Lansing didn’t choose to preserve it for future generations. :–(
“The theatre is not atmospheric so this was a departure from his usual style.” This will not deter me from checking out the Palace this summer! “In 1999, the Palace showed its last movie but was again saved from the wrecking ball by Curtain Up Productions who leased the theatre from 1999 through 2003.” Thank goodness!
Is there hope that an organ will once again be installed in this theatre? When the Opus 1066 was shipped to the Palace from the factory it didn’t have far too travel as Lockport is near N. Tonawanda NY. It seems such a shame that it doesn’t have an organ today though! But thank goodness this Eberson/Lempert theatre is still operating though NittyRanks tells us that “Lockport is not the town it once was…"Downtown is kind of dead.” And I certainly agree with RJT….“That local Architect, without whom there would be no Palace, was Leon H. Lempert,Jr. of Rochester,N.Y.”
I’ll be passing through this college town in late April so plan to see this Eberson built theatre then.