Additional history, July 1950 photo and description added credit Larry Wiles.
(Princess Theatre was next door to State Theatre the way I am reading it…)
“July 1950 the State Theater on the right in the pictures. The old Princess Theater (Bill Gilbert’s) would be just out of the picture to the right but burned to the ground. Notice the men on the roof of the building down the street. They are using a bucket brigade to pour water on the roofs of those buildings, on the end of the block on that side was a Cities Services gas station. In the bottom picture in the center you can just make out part of the band stand that sat on the lot next to the alley.”
Here is a link to the circa 1937 photo that shows the Roxy on the right. It is an enlargeable image via the Pomona Public Library.
Henry Fonda in “Slim” is on the marquee.
Click image to zoom once on link.
Additional history and image added credit Retro Quad Cities.
“On May 24, 1950, it was announced that a drive in would be constructed during the summer on 10th Street in Silvis. Note the architect’s sketch showing it as the Rustic Drive-In. It would hold 700 cars and cost $100,000.”
Before & After photos & descriptions added credit Jam Productions, Ltd.
PHASE 1: DISCOVERY The front windows at the Riviera Theatre You may have noticed something different about the entrance to the Riviera Theatre. We uncovered the original transom windows that had been covered for at least 60 years. All but one were still intact allowing customers to get a glimpse of the lobby chandelier before even getting in the front doors. See the before and after photos!
Huron Daily Tribune article and link with a Go Fund Me page for restoration of the Bad Axe marquee.
(Direct link below that.)
Courtesy Save the Signs on Facebook.
From comments on the Our Sullivan County Facebook page, it was across from the fire station at Main Street (today PA-487) and School Road.
Images added credit Our Sullivan County Facebook page.
“The Rose Theater (named after the wife of C J Goodwin the builder) is a Arts & Crafts style venue that opened on the square in Bastrop, Louisiana on April 5, 1927 intended to accommodate traveling vaudeville shows and feature current SILENT films according to this picture from the Morehouse (parish) Enterprise ! It closed in the 70’s and was REBORN in a community restoration project in 1985 and placed on the National Register of Historical Places on September 8, 1987.”
The Google street view is from June 2021, and shows the faded, chipped paint and construction fencing in front.
Those links don’t share here easily, because the CT website somehow changes the URL.
But a copy and paste of the address into Google will get there.
The original structure was demolished in 1989, with the current replica museum structure built in 2001 and opening in 2003.
Year of demolition confirmed in the museum’s official website and Wiki page below.
Skyline newspaper is reporting that Mayne Stage will reopen as Rhapsody Theater featuring live entertainment, magic shows, cabaret and chamber music, per Leslie Perkins, 49th Ward chief of staff.
It is on page 3 of the current print version of Skyline.
The online version however requires a $20 annual subscription fee to view.
Opened earlier than in description.
“Special Matinee Tuesday February 1910” music program added, courtesy LeRoy Blommaert.
The date was inscribed on the back side of the program.
Additional history, July 1950 photo and description added credit Larry Wiles. (Princess Theatre was next door to State Theatre the way I am reading it…)
“July 1950 the State Theater on the right in the pictures. The old Princess Theater (Bill Gilbert’s) would be just out of the picture to the right but burned to the ground. Notice the men on the roof of the building down the street. They are using a bucket brigade to pour water on the roofs of those buildings, on the end of the block on that side was a Cities Services gas station. In the bottom picture in the center you can just make out part of the band stand that sat on the lot next to the alley.”
1921 photo from the FIU Libraires.
http://dpanther.fiu.edu/dpService/dpPurlService/purl/MM00005652/00001?fbclid=IwAR2zRWuoAysgMj_7ypQjQkm1b4YQpBk2VOc7avKj6yz0xF_0_yVYZgSlc8w
Here is a link to the circa 1937 photo that shows the Roxy on the right. It is an enlargeable image via the Pomona Public Library. Henry Fonda in “Slim” is on the marquee. Click image to zoom once on link.
https://oac.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/kt087014n0/?brand=oac4&fbclid=IwAR37g3CGeSpmfjGvqFLgFuR7EaI6tfItM2IVBeAXb6M8RT2rrxPQpf89OF0
`90s photo as Jeremiah Deliverance Temple via Flickr.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37640374@N04/4189106070/in/photostream/
Mid `50s marquee photo on Flickr.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37640374@N04/20143946654/in/photostream/
Image and additional history added credit Retro Quad Cities.
“May 24, 1950 was the grand opening of the 18 hole miniature golf course at the Memri Drive In in Milan.”
Additional history and image added credit Retro Quad Cities.
“On May 24, 1950, it was announced that a drive in would be constructed during the summer on 10th Street in Silvis.
Note the architect’s sketch showing it as the Rustic Drive-In.
It would hold 700 cars and cost $100,000.”
Just to clarify, the above buildings were across from the Uray Theatre, but have promotional posters for it in it’s windows.
March 2007 demolition photos in the below Urban Remains Facebook post. Scroll through for photos.
https://www.facebook.com/urbanremainschicago/photos/pcb.10158685304068733/10158685302918733
Before & After photos & descriptions added credit Jam Productions, Ltd.
PHASE 1: DISCOVERY The front windows at the Riviera Theatre You may have noticed something different about the entrance to the Riviera Theatre. We uncovered the original transom windows that had been covered for at least 60 years. All but one were still intact allowing customers to get a glimpse of the lobby chandelier before even getting in the front doors. See the before and after photos!
Huron Daily Tribune article and link with a Go Fund Me page for restoration of the Bad Axe marquee. (Direct link below that.) Courtesy Save the Signs on Facebook.
https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/GoFundMe-raising-money-to-restore-Bad-Axe-16992137.php?fbclid=IwAR3W2w-Oaiimcde39P8XhEfWQczK4KqsE2BBx1s3tRPYWoWf5DXJMxa9xJ4
https://www.gofundme.com/f/bad-axe-theatre-marquee-restoration-fund
From comments on the Our Sullivan County Facebook page, it was across from the fire station at Main Street (today PA-487) and School Road. Images added credit Our Sullivan County Facebook page.
Additional history credit Jerry Raymond.
“The Rose Theater (named after the wife of C J Goodwin the builder) is a Arts & Crafts style venue that opened on the square in Bastrop, Louisiana on April 5, 1927 intended to accommodate traveling vaudeville shows and feature current SILENT films according to this picture from the Morehouse (parish) Enterprise ! It closed in the 70’s and was REBORN in a community restoration project in 1985 and placed on the National Register of Historical Places on September 8, 1987.”
The Google street view is from June 2021, and shows the faded, chipped paint and construction fencing in front. Those links don’t share here easily, because the CT website somehow changes the URL. But a copy and paste of the address into Google will get there.
Dare I say update, again…
https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/03/07/congress-theater-redevelopment-moving-forward-and-the-city-may-kick-in-20-million-to-make-it-a-reality/?fbclid=IwAR3sDIrJ70jQW5OGM5blfusOYxbmxPfzadfOWvGCaH-gfd1iPfrEyyBlmGc
The original structure was demolished in 1989, with the current replica museum structure built in 2001 and opening in 2003. Year of demolition confirmed in the museum’s official website and Wiki page below.
https://staxmuseum.com/1976-present/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stax_Museum_of_American_Soul_Music
Skyline newspaper is reporting that Mayne Stage will reopen as Rhapsody Theater featuring live entertainment, magic shows, cabaret and chamber music, per Leslie Perkins, 49th Ward chief of staff. It is on page 3 of the current print version of Skyline. The online version however requires a $20 annual subscription fee to view.
https://www.insideonline.com/
5+ minute Vimeo link about the Coleman Theatre that surfaced on Facebook.
https://vimeo.com/329747906?fbclid=IwAR3otmCMQoQQvsW3zSL6QffNUziPXuYvsLavrB_YmguMZ6avaK80kNqH0J8
1924 photo of the ticket booth in below Flickr link.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/charmainezoe/11933147143?fbclid=IwAR0uCu1suuixOHUYkgf_GQU71UR_aS7YnXOOd3asFNdqIpTJTwaNvEbWVHI
Two October 30, 2005 photos in below Flickr links.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/abbyworld/76141639/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/abbyworld/76141638/in/photostream/
October 1973.
Update on Covent Hotel project.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/02/22/rehab-of-historical-lincoln-park-hotel-into-affordable-studio-apartments-primed-to-get-key-city-funding/?fbclid=IwAR08gotRS0TOqNDf8pnyHWVIW9Sna9PiFggS5oHk-6WbzXmPWD76d2oXZzo
Mid `60s photo added via Theo Tersteeg.
Opened earlier than in description. “Special Matinee Tuesday February 1910” music program added, courtesy LeRoy Blommaert. The date was inscribed on the back side of the program.