Since this Eberson theatre is listed as closed does that mean there is still hope for this movie palace in Lansing MI? It’s hard for me to understand why a community that has an Eberson theatre would let it be listed as closed and not restored!
I decided to look under the Eberson name as I’ll be checking out some of the theatres built by this famous name and came upon one that truly surprised me….Butler PA. This is a small PA town south of Erie PA. Can anyone contribute to this link?
Jloster: Do you know Paul Warshauer who is the general manager at the Wheaton Grand? Recently I had a lovely theatre phone chat with him. He is a very dedicated, focused and sincere theatre buff. And I must say that I was thrilled with your final sentence…“It will be a single auditorium upon completion of the restoration.”
John: Wanted to ask you about your theatre research and if it is limited to theatres in SC only? Also, that I’ll be in Kershaw SC next Friday and saw that you list 2 theatres there.
Interesting to note that actor, Gabby Hayes was from Wellsville NY In nearby Bradford PA the actor who played Boss Hogg on Dukes of Hazzard and the famous television ‘drunk’, Foster Brooks were both from that PA oil town.
“The city had plans to demolish the theatre and use the space for municipal parking to alleviate some of the neighborhood parking problem. The neighborhood outcry of local residents prompted the city to abandon this plan and Festival stepped in and purchased the building.” This is what we want to read on CT!
Jim: The information and sites that you have provided on this link are invaluable for anyone hoping to restore a theatre and I thank you so very much. Today I spoke with a Paul Warshauer of Grande Venues. He was very helpful and I have given his name to a ‘theatre restoration hopeful’ friend of mine along with the sites that provide professional management, etc.
It seems there were many theatres in Charleston on King Street! If this theatre is currently owned by the College of Charleston and is used by their theatre department perhaps this is the store front that I visited when in Charleston as I told by the gift shop owner that the auditorium still exists in the back and is being used by a local college. The owner showed me behind a small wall curtain the original glass-enclosed theatre poster inserts. I thought that she should at least be using them as display/advertisement areas, but didn’t tell her so.
I clicked on the artist’s name and viewed Ms. Lambert’s entire theatre collection which includes the Garden Theatre on King Street in Charleston SC. This theatre’s future is uncertain so I hope someone can post an update on it.
I hadn’t looked at this site, but checked it out after speaking with Paul Warshauer, General Manager. Thanks Paul for your time and I hope my Carolina Theatre contact emails you in the near future.
I sure wish someone would post some interior and exterior photos of this theatre. When I was in Charleston SC in late January I recall going by this gorgeous building, but didn’t know at the time that it had been a theatre…if someone had told me I would have investigated closer though I did see the Riviera and the American while in town on King Street.
It is most interesting to read so many personal thoughts concerning this theatre and I only hope that the current status is good so hope that someone gives us some updated positive thumbs up information. And I agree “The only way to save this historically valuable theater is for everyone to pull on the same rope.”
Matt: I sent you an email, but wanted to say here…congratulations on what you and others were able to accomplish in saving another theatre! My friends enjoyed Jukebox Journey! Hope to hear from you soon.
filmgrrl: Congratulations and I’m sure your memories of an Arcada wedding ceremony will remain with you always. I’m always quite sure that someone with more knowledge than I will answer your Arcada questions though I have been following the Arcada saga for several weeks.
An atmospheric should never be closed as they are very special, but so are all the old cinema treasures no matter the style as they truly are just that….treasures!
Since this Eberson theatre is listed as closed does that mean there is still hope for this movie palace in Lansing MI? It’s hard for me to understand why a community that has an Eberson theatre would let it be listed as closed and not restored!
I decided to look under the Eberson name as I’ll be checking out some of the theatres built by this famous name and came upon one that truly surprised me….Butler PA. This is a small PA town south of Erie PA. Can anyone contribute to this link?
Jloster: Do you know Paul Warshauer who is the general manager at the Wheaton Grand? Recently I had a lovely theatre phone chat with him. He is a very dedicated, focused and sincere theatre buff. And I must say that I was thrilled with your final sentence…“It will be a single auditorium upon completion of the restoration.”
When was the Wheaton Grand made into a 4 screen/multiplex as I assume it was a single screen theatre?
TC: DITTO!
John: Wanted to ask you about your theatre research and if it is limited to theatres in SC only? Also, that I’ll be in Kershaw SC next Friday and saw that you list 2 theatres there.
John: Also tried sending you an email and I rec’d a failed notification. I used
Interesting to note that actor, Gabby Hayes was from Wellsville NY In nearby Bradford PA the actor who played Boss Hogg on Dukes of Hazzard and the famous television ‘drunk’, Foster Brooks were both from that PA oil town.
“The city had plans to demolish the theatre and use the space for municipal parking to alleviate some of the neighborhood parking problem. The neighborhood outcry of local residents prompted the city to abandon this plan and Festival stepped in and purchased the building.” This is what we want to read on CT!
Sorry….the name is John Coles. His website is above in his March 5th post.
Scoop: John Cole is supposed to have a website on SC theatres, but I haven’t found it yet.
Shannon: I see that you are online so hope you say hello and reply to my recent posts on this link as I enjoyed receiving your personal email.
Jim: The information and sites that you have provided on this link are invaluable for anyone hoping to restore a theatre and I thank you so very much. Today I spoke with a Paul Warshauer of Grande Venues. He was very helpful and I have given his name to a ‘theatre restoration hopeful’ friend of mine along with the sites that provide professional management, etc.
Guess the Garden Theatre is only on canvas now though. Such a shame as it has or had a beautiful front facade!
This is sad news and does NOT ‘make my day’!
It seems there were many theatres in Charleston on King Street! If this theatre is currently owned by the College of Charleston and is used by their theatre department perhaps this is the store front that I visited when in Charleston as I told by the gift shop owner that the auditorium still exists in the back and is being used by a local college. The owner showed me behind a small wall curtain the original glass-enclosed theatre poster inserts. I thought that she should at least be using them as display/advertisement areas, but didn’t tell her so.
I clicked on the artist’s name and viewed Ms. Lambert’s entire theatre collection which includes the Garden Theatre on King Street in Charleston SC. This theatre’s future is uncertain so I hope someone can post an update on it.
I hadn’t looked at this site, but checked it out after speaking with Paul Warshauer, General Manager. Thanks Paul for your time and I hope my Carolina Theatre contact emails you in the near future.
lostmemory: Thanks for these photos and information.
I sure wish someone would post some interior and exterior photos of this theatre. When I was in Charleston SC in late January I recall going by this gorgeous building, but didn’t know at the time that it had been a theatre…if someone had told me I would have investigated closer though I did see the Riviera and the American while in town on King Street.
It is most interesting to read so many personal thoughts concerning this theatre and I only hope that the current status is good so hope that someone gives us some updated positive thumbs up information. And I agree “The only way to save this historically valuable theater is for everyone to pull on the same rope.”
Matt: I sent you an email, but wanted to say here…congratulations on what you and others were able to accomplish in saving another theatre! My friends enjoyed Jukebox Journey! Hope to hear from you soon.
filmgrrl: Congratulations and I’m sure your memories of an Arcada wedding ceremony will remain with you always. I’m always quite sure that someone with more knowledge than I will answer your Arcada questions though I have been following the Arcada saga for several weeks.
And where did the name Surburban World come from? I like Granada much better!
An atmospheric should never be closed as they are very special, but so are all the old cinema treasures no matter the style as they truly are just that….treasures!