The parking lot is reserved parking for a complex called The Lofts On 5th Apartments, whose rear entrance as well as the entrance to Crossbones Tavern is at the back of the lot, inside an older A frame brick structure.
Both those entrances were given an address of 507 S. Evans, and a one story building built in 1928 next door to the lot, today uses the former theatre’s address of 509.
I’ve added a mid `60s photo with the Pitt Theatre marquee in the background center, but it had been modernized since the 1957 yearbook photos in the 2019 comments above.
The neighboring Ridgeway’s Opticians and Rexall signs are unmistakable, as well as the shoe store’s presence.
Also below is a link noting Charles C. Benton Sr. as the architect, as well as confirming the address, year built and demolished status.
Address in 2906 Hennepin Avenue, confirmed via Google Street View & Wiki.
Opened as Lagoon Theatre on Saturday June 3, 1916, not 1913.
Also confirmed.
Grand Opening print ad added to gallery. Below is a January 2022 article about a potential restoration with blue prints and planned seating for 2500. Not sure if the plan went forward.
Stage Door Theatre mentioned in a 2011 comment, was located at 121 W. Johnson Street, on the back side of the Orpheum Theatre in the same building. I added a September 17th, 1982 print ad of a triple feature, via James Stegall to the gallery. It also hosted “Rocky Horror Picture Show” until June 1978, which then moved to the Majestic. Below is a Rocky Horror Wiki link, with a March 1976 print ad. The link says it was a 350 seat annex theatre that opened in 1969, and was still open in 1982 per the above print ad.
I added a CT page for the Stage Door Theatre, so the Admins can determine if it warrants it’s own page or not.
What would be “Splash”, had it’s “Special World Premiere Sneak Preview”, November 18th, 1983 at Edens Theatre, without naming the film. The print ad I added to the gallery, has an address of 303 Skokie Hwy, Northbrook. Edens I used that address in other Chicago Tribune print ads found in a search as far back as 1971.
The lack of Edens I on the ad, could have been LA promoters phoning it in, and not knowing there was a distinction between Edens I & II.
“It Should Happen to You” is on TCM tonight starring Judy Holiday, Peter Lawford & Jack Lemmon.
The billboard that is the focus of the film, is to the right of the entrance of the International Theatre.
It was released the same year the theatre was demolished.
Link with photo below.
Currently has operated as Dale and Gail’s Music and Art Gallery for the past 7 years.
Link below indicates it opened in 1927, but that may have been the name change from Amuse Theatre.
World Premiere of “The Ten Commandments” at the Criterion Theatre November 8, 1956 via YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqrChkS08lU
Demolished in June 1975. 1975 photo added credit Evanston History Center.
The bottom of these passes read: “KINDLY BE SEATED BY 7:40 PM” and “BLACK TIE”. Also “STALLS 2 GUINEAS” with Assigned Seat Numbers.
1930s photo added credit and copyright Oklahoma Historical Society© via link below. Address was 8 N. Main Street per the link and other sources as well. It had a fire on December 29, 1978, photos I will add shortly.
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/oklahoma/historical-photos-ok/
The parking lot is reserved parking for a complex called The Lofts On 5th Apartments, whose rear entrance as well as the entrance to Crossbones Tavern is at the back of the lot, inside an older A frame brick structure. Both those entrances were given an address of 507 S. Evans, and a one story building built in 1928 next door to the lot, today uses the former theatre’s address of 509. I’ve added a mid `60s photo with the Pitt Theatre marquee in the background center, but it had been modernized since the 1957 yearbook photos in the 2019 comments above. The neighboring Ridgeway’s Opticians and Rexall signs are unmistakable, as well as the shoe store’s presence. Also below is a link noting Charles C. Benton Sr. as the architect, as well as confirming the address, year built and demolished status.
https://ncarchitects.lib.ncsu.edu/buildings/B002699
Address in 2906 Hennepin Avenue, confirmed via Google Street View & Wiki. Opened as Lagoon Theatre on Saturday June 3, 1916, not 1913. Also confirmed. Grand Opening print ad added to gallery. Below is a January 2022 article about a potential restoration with blue prints and planned seating for 2500. Not sure if the plan went forward.
https://www.kare11.com/article/entertainment/major-overhaul-in-the-works-for-uptown-theater-in-mpls/89-eb720e31-fd8c-4f1c-bf2d-e2eca82e4bce
Photo credit New York State Museum.
Early`60s photo added credit J Dennis Swartz. Marquee removed prior to demolition.
1957 photo added copyright Dave Gelinas via Flickr. Appears to still be showing films at that time.
Stage Door Theatre mentioned in a 2011 comment, was located at 121 W. Johnson Street, on the back side of the Orpheum Theatre in the same building. I added a September 17th, 1982 print ad of a triple feature, via James Stegall to the gallery. It also hosted “Rocky Horror Picture Show” until June 1978, which then moved to the Majestic. Below is a Rocky Horror Wiki link, with a March 1976 print ad. The link says it was a 350 seat annex theatre that opened in 1969, and was still open in 1982 per the above print ad.
I added a CT page for the Stage Door Theatre, so the Admins can determine if it warrants it’s own page or not.
http://www.rockyhorrorwiki.org/wiki2/index.php?title=The_Stage_Door_Theater
Resolution is as good as can be.
At least it has images we’ve not seen.
What would be “Splash”, had it’s “Special World Premiere Sneak Preview”, November 18th, 1983 at Edens Theatre, without naming the film. The print ad I added to the gallery, has an address of 303 Skokie Hwy, Northbrook. Edens I used that address in other Chicago Tribune print ads found in a search as far back as 1971. The lack of Edens I on the ad, could have been LA promoters phoning it in, and not knowing there was a distinction between Edens I & II.
Update: 6/18/69-6/26/69 based on “Che!” at the Roosevelt down the street.
“Advise & Consent” on the Fremont marquee.
Update: Circa 1968 based on the Buick Electra.
Enlargeable version of a previously posted 1996 Library of Congress photo in link below. More photos as well.
https://www.loc.gov/resource/hhh.il0807.photos?st=gallery
1996, Library of Congress photo. Enlargeable version here:
https://www.loc.gov/resource/hhh.il0807.photos/?sp=1
Circa 1968 photo as Fox Theatre added to gallery. Link with 1948 photo as State Theatre below.
https://www.historiccolumbia.org/tour-locations/1607-main-street
“It Should Happen to You” is on TCM tonight starring Judy Holiday, Peter Lawford & Jack Lemmon. The billboard that is the focus of the film, is to the right of the entrance of the International Theatre. It was released the same year the theatre was demolished. Link with photo below.
http://onthesetofnewyork.com/itshouldhappentoyou.html
Currently has operated as Dale and Gail’s Music and Art Gallery for the past 7 years. Link below indicates it opened in 1927, but that may have been the name change from Amuse Theatre.
https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/historic-silent-movie-theater-in-need-of-roof-repairs/69-b46934e6-dbf0-4512-a023-c0d6e8957648?fbclid=IwAR3siROlFHS8fKGK-KC7CCHonfaLMw7Nl6D-XXxKKXNzC9f1gznqhsOP2KU
Update: August 1968 photo credit Gregory Moore.
1967 photo as Fashion Fabrics added credit Dick Warner.
Crisper, wider version of previously posted photo with correct year and attribution.
https://www.facebook.com/Columbia-Historic-Preservation-Society-236107089521/photos/10162544589759522
1926 photo credit Columbia Historic Preservation Society.
https://www.facebook.com/Columbia-Historic-Preservation-Society-236107089521/photos/10162544589759522