Program of 3/16/78 was concert performance by Bob Weir and Doucette.
This in a brief period when, after theatre had closed as a movie house (3/1/78),they were booking live attractions.
Landmark pulled out of the theatre 4/17/2008. However, at this point it looks as if it will reopen soon as an indie under the management of the owner, George James.
Building permit for theatre issued in Sept. 1925, so theatre opened in late 1925 or early 1926—no ads were in paper so exact date of opening is indeterminate.
Architect listed on building permit is A. H. Steel.
Most notable event in theatre’s history occurred in July 1948 when 11 patrons were injured as a wall in a building immediately to the south, which was being demolished, crashed through the roof of the Senate during a matinee.
As for the information that the theatre was on the “skirts” of downtown, St. Louisans know that Broadway and Chestnut (where the theatre was located) is in the thick of downtown.
The original single screen auditorium was split into two in time for Christmas 1974 when the films available were “Towering Inferno” and “Island at the Top of the World.” At this time publicity said the original 1800-seat auditorium was now two of about 800 seats.
Needy, one got the feeling when one noticed the feel of the venue.
Maintenance obviously had been cut back; the energy level of the help slipped some notches; and, most telling of all, the Wehrenberg main office was somewhat evasive when asked about Kenrick.
Happened to be driving through Knoxville New Years Day and got off I-40 to check out the exterior of the Tennessee. Highlight of the brief visit was the vertical…what a delight to see that the letters were lamped with incandescent bulbs. Now, that is what I call class!
In addition to the names I mentioned earlier, theatre also known as the MIDTOWN, the MIDTOWN ART, the PARIS ART and the EXPO ART. These all date from the late-1950s and after.
Architect was Edward Gordon.
Attn: Dustiniapray.
Program of 3/16/78 was concert performance by Bob Weir and Doucette.
This in a brief period when, after theatre had closed as a movie house (3/1/78),they were booking live attractions.
Landmark pulled out of the theatre 4/17/2008. However, at this point it looks as if it will reopen soon as an indie under the management of the owner, George James.
The Senate closed in October 1964.
Building permit for theatre issued in Sept. 1925, so theatre opened in late 1925 or early 1926—no ads were in paper so exact date of opening is indeterminate.
Architect listed on building permit is A. H. Steel.
Most notable event in theatre’s history occurred in July 1948 when 11 patrons were injured as a wall in a building immediately to the south, which was being demolished, crashed through the roof of the Senate during a matinee.
As for the information that the theatre was on the “skirts” of downtown, St. Louisans know that Broadway and Chestnut (where the theatre was located) is in the thick of downtown.
Martin Bloom Associates credited with this two-screen, 300 seats each, cinema.
And to say “Exorcist” ran a year is a “bit” exaggerated!
Drive-in was a joint operation between Wehrenberg Theatres and Piccione Enterprises.
Facility opened March 31, 1972.
The venue was designed by Gordon and Wilson.
Gravois held on and finally closed on January 2, 1972.
Theatre opened as a twin, not a four-plex. One of three Jerry Lewis theatres that were in the St. Louis market, and the only multi-screen.
The original single screen auditorium was split into two in time for Christmas 1974 when the films available were “Towering Inferno” and “Island at the Top of the World.” At this time publicity said the original 1800-seat auditorium was now two of about 800 seats.
Theatre operated from April 1973 until February 2001. Architectural credit given to Peters & Koblenc, Inc.
Theatre closed in November 1967.
Opening attraction was an exclusive, reserved seat run of “Oliver!” The film ran 27 weeks.
Theatre closed September 14, 1969. Ad in the paper the following day read “Closed for Remodeling.” Where have we heard that phrase before?
Designed by firm of Sauder, Fine and Bildner. There were two auditoria of 300 seats each.
The area is West Hollywood, which is not part of the city of Los Angeles.
Interesting…the venue actually opened March 22, 1974.
The North became a twin in 1974, not 1973.
Needy, one got the feeling when one noticed the feel of the venue.
Maintenance obviously had been cut back; the energy level of the help slipped some notches; and, most telling of all, the Wehrenberg main office was somewhat evasive when asked about Kenrick.
This was one of three Jerry Lewis cinemas that operated in the St. Louis market. Venue opened in May 1972 and was later known as the Central City.
As well, diehards (like myself) always put an apostrophe in LOEW’S.
Venue(s) opened in March 1973.
Venue opened in 1973.
Happened to be driving through Knoxville New Years Day and got off I-40 to check out the exterior of the Tennessee. Highlight of the brief visit was the vertical…what a delight to see that the letters were lamped with incandescent bulbs. Now, that is what I call class!
In addition to the names I mentioned earlier, theatre also known as the MIDTOWN, the MIDTOWN ART, the PARIS ART and the EXPO ART. These all date from the late-1950s and after.