MJM: Nice to know that you live in Avon and can give us updated reports. BTW, my email is if you wish to chat about the Park. In the meantime, I haven’t heard back from a former classmate about the theatre. It would be interesting to learn what happened to the seats. I know that the Hollywood Theatre in Gowanda NY is being restored and those seats are being redone by local prisoners or so the story goes.
MJM: The tragic, but historical part of the story for this theatre was included at the top of this link when this theatre was first posted by Richard Grow. Perhaps he will be able to give a current update and tell us that the theatre is again…a theatre.
MJM: The person who would probably be able to tell you about the current status of this theater is no longer a member so perhaps someone will post some continued information. I do have a former classmate who lives in Avon so she might be able to shed some light….stay tuned.
Chuck: I wondered about the word “country” vs “county”! None the less, I hope that the Palace is able to make their roof remains and get back to normal operations soon!
I just send the Palace Theatre an email that reads:
“All of us on the theatre internet site, Cinema Treasures wishes the historical Palace Theatre the very best after being damaged from a recent tornado on June 5, 2010.”
Though Lost Memory is no longer a CT member, I wish to thank him for the photos he posted in 2008 of this theatre with a now damaged roof. I wish the Palace well and hope that it is able to reopen in the very near future!
I hope the roof can be easily repaired though the article said that a 30 foot hole had been ripped in the roof of this original rare single screen cinema that is “one of the gems of charming downtown Elmwood”. If anyone lives in or near Elmwood, please let us know.
CWalczak: I heard on the radio about a movie theater being damaged by a recent tornado, but wasn’t sure where it was located until I googled an article and it mentioned the town being 30 miles west of Peoria so I figured the theatre was in Illinois. I then found it listed on CT which led me to your post with article. Thanks for posting.
N: Yes, hearing that Mighty Wurlitzer was half the enjoyment of attending the Tampa! RIP Miss Rosa Rio. The Riviera in North Tonawanda NY has its original Wurlitzer and was the demo organ for the Wurlitzer Organ Company located in that Buffalo NY suburb. Organ concerts are held at the theatre throughout the year so if you ever find yourself in Buffalo, take time to visit that cinema treasure and its Mighty Wurlitzer as it rises from the orchestra pit!
tisloews: I agree! I had the opportunity to see her in person at the Tampa Theatre. She was truly amazing to see come up from the orchestra pit playing those keys and pedals that filled the auditorium with glorious organ music! Play on Rosa for all of heaven to hear!
N DiMaggio: There will be a tribute in Rosa’s honor. It will be June 5th and the site with additional information is http://www.tampatheatre.org/Rosa.php
tislowes and MikeRogers: I see that both of you have provided your email addresses on your profile pages so you both have each others personal email address away from this site. Therefore, please chat about scanners, etc. via your emails rather than here on CT where members are asked to stay on the subject of theatres. Thanks my CT friends.
Bway: I saw the same show on the Travel Channel and found it very fascinating! Supposedly, the ghost’s name is Joe and he died of a heart attack some 50 years ago while walking up the steps to the projection room as he was the resident projectionist then! Paranormal folks came to the theatre and after telling the owners the ghost’s name was Joe they then learned the name of the projectionist….coincidence?
Mike: Great photos of what looks like an art deco building with a great vertical art deco marquee. Sorry that it isn’t still standing as this theatre was “Nashville’s last grand old theatre”.
fotomom: I just alerted a theatre/architect friend in Charlotte about your recent post. He was involved in bringing Our Town Cinema to Davidson NC. And if the Temptations have a website with an email address I will try and contact the member of the group who is originally from Monroe.
Hal: The Rogers Theater owner, Gary Kulas is waiting to hear from you as you didn’t provide your email address in your message or on your profile page! Thanks!!
Hal: Please contact me @ or Gary @ for further information and thank you for your help! With folks like you we have a good chance of winning this $250K Pepsi grant!
MJM: Nice to know that you live in Avon and can give us updated reports. BTW, my email is if you wish to chat about the Park. In the meantime, I haven’t heard back from a former classmate about the theatre. It would be interesting to learn what happened to the seats. I know that the Hollywood Theatre in Gowanda NY is being restored and those seats are being redone by local prisoners or so the story goes.
MJM: The tragic, but historical part of the story for this theatre was included at the top of this link when this theatre was first posted by Richard Grow. Perhaps he will be able to give a current update and tell us that the theatre is again…a theatre.
MJM: The person who would probably be able to tell you about the current status of this theater is no longer a member so perhaps someone will post some continued information. I do have a former classmate who lives in Avon so she might be able to shed some light….stay tuned.
CWalczak: Thanks for posting the article!!
I just learned that a recent article was in the Pittsburgh paper concerning this theatre.
Chuck: I wondered about the word “country” vs “county”! None the less, I hope that the Palace is able to make their roof remains and get back to normal operations soon!
Chuck: I agree, but in the meantime I thought an email of concern would show our support during their time of upheaval.
I just send the Palace Theatre an email that reads:
“All of us on the theatre internet site, Cinema Treasures wishes the historical Palace Theatre the very best after being damaged from a recent tornado on June 5, 2010.”
Though Lost Memory is no longer a CT member, I wish to thank him for the photos he posted in 2008 of this theatre with a now damaged roof. I wish the Palace well and hope that it is able to reopen in the very near future!
I hope the roof can be easily repaired though the article said that a 30 foot hole had been ripped in the roof of this original rare single screen cinema that is “one of the gems of charming downtown Elmwood”. If anyone lives in or near Elmwood, please let us know.
CWalczak: I heard on the radio about a movie theater being damaged by a recent tornado, but wasn’t sure where it was located until I googled an article and it mentioned the town being 30 miles west of Peoria so I figured the theatre was in Illinois. I then found it listed on CT which led me to your post with article. Thanks for posting.
N: Yes, hearing that Mighty Wurlitzer was half the enjoyment of attending the Tampa! RIP Miss Rosa Rio. The Riviera in North Tonawanda NY has its original Wurlitzer and was the demo organ for the Wurlitzer Organ Company located in that Buffalo NY suburb. Organ concerts are held at the theatre throughout the year so if you ever find yourself in Buffalo, take time to visit that cinema treasure and its Mighty Wurlitzer as it rises from the orchestra pit!
tisloews: I agree! I had the opportunity to see her in person at the Tampa Theatre. She was truly amazing to see come up from the orchestra pit playing those keys and pedals that filled the auditorium with glorious organ music! Play on Rosa for all of heaven to hear!
N DiMaggio: There will be a tribute in Rosa’s honor. It will be June 5th and the site with additional information is
http://www.tampatheatre.org/Rosa.php
tislowes and MikeRogers: I see that both of you have provided your email addresses on your profile pages so you both have each others personal email address away from this site. Therefore, please chat about scanners, etc. via your emails rather than here on CT where members are asked to stay on the subject of theatres. Thanks my CT friends.
Bway: I saw the same show on the Travel Channel and found it very fascinating! Supposedly, the ghost’s name is Joe and he died of a heart attack some 50 years ago while walking up the steps to the projection room as he was the resident projectionist then! Paranormal folks came to the theatre and after telling the owners the ghost’s name was Joe they then learned the name of the projectionist….coincidence?
To All CT Members: Please cast a vote for the Rogers Theater each day until May 31 @ www.refresheverything.com/rogerstheater
Mike: Great photos of what looks like an art deco building with a great vertical art deco marquee. Sorry that it isn’t still standing as this theatre was “Nashville’s last grand old theatre”.
fotomom: I just alerted a theatre/architect friend in Charlotte about your recent post. He was involved in bringing Our Town Cinema to Davidson NC. And if the Temptations have a website with an email address I will try and contact the member of the group who is originally from Monroe.
Hal: The Rogers Theater owner, Gary Kulas is waiting to hear from you as you didn’t provide your email address in your message or on your profile page! Thanks!!
Didn’t find a history link on the official website….wonder if it has an organ?
Adelphi: Amazing photos!
Gary: Glad to see this article on CT. Please vote throughout the month of May and give this theatre the chance it deserves!
Chuck: Ditto! And please keep voting for the Rogers Theater each day @ www.refresheverything.com/rogerstheater in the $250K category!
Hal: Please contact me @ or Gary @ for further information and thank you for your help! With folks like you we have a good chance of winning this $250K Pepsi grant!