According to information I found the theatre originally opened in 1985 and was closed in December 2006. In 2008 it was reopened, still with four auditoriums, but renovated by Wilcox.
I’ve uploaded two photos of the building which I believe housed the Virma. It fits the criteria: older white concrete building with brick frontage, on Highway 19 (Main Street), next to a mobile home park. If it is, in fact, still trying to verify that, the address would be 212 Main Street South.
Built by the Oddfellows in 1897 it was originally the Alhambra Opera House. I’ve uploaded a postcard image of the Opera House currently being offered on eBay and a later photo of the facade of the building proclaiming the date it was erected.
Uploaded an ad for the Benoit Theatres including the, then, Lily. Except for the Atwood’s, Ashland and Glasgo Hall all are on Cinema Treasures. It is presumed that those three venues were actually company recreational buildings at the textile mills since the historical society can find no references to them.
The Atwood’s, Ashland and Glasgo Hall theatres mentioned in the ad are not on Cinema Treasures. They were probably venues in company buildings at the textile mills. The local historian can find no references to them.
The Atwood’s, Glasgo Hall and Ashland venues are not on Cinema Treasures nor can the local historian find references to them. They may have just been housed in one of the company buildings at the local textile mill.
I have uploaded a 1938 image of a photo of a theatre marquee in Circleville, OH which is being offered on eBay. Having looked at images of the other theatres in town which are on Cinema Treasures and a current Google street view I believe it is of the Circle. Real estate offerings show a building date of 1900.
Uploaded an earlier photo showing the Booth at the intersection of Shubert Alley and West 45th Street. Note the original vertical which read “The” Booth. Also uploaded a recent view of the 45th Street facade.
It is highly likely that the building at the above address is the same one damaged in the earthquake when you look at current photos. The real estate listing, however, shows it as 1928 construction.
I believe it ceased operations in 1933 because of the massive destruction in Long Beach due to a severe earthquake. I have uploaded a RPPC Photo Postcard labelled “Home Theatre”. The word Theatre from the marquee is visible in the debris.
According to information I found the theatre originally opened in 1985 and was closed in December 2006. In 2008 it was reopened, still with four auditoriums, but renovated by Wilcox.
I’ve uploaded two photos of the building which I believe housed the Virma. It fits the criteria: older white concrete building with brick frontage, on Highway 19 (Main Street), next to a mobile home park. If it is, in fact, still trying to verify that, the address would be 212 Main Street South.
They didn’t have in car heaters? That was the norm on Long Island, New York.
Time has come for the resurrection of this venue.
In my day the local fire department conducted exercises at the Bellerose Theatre because it was the tallest building in the community.
I’ve uploaded an ad for the Virma and the notice of the auction both of which appeared in issues of the Aiken Herald.
Uploaded photo of Lex booster ad in the 1957 Filer High School Wildcats yearbook.
Uploaded photo by Ronmaster Tailors.
Built by the Oddfellows in 1897 it was originally the Alhambra Opera House. I’ve uploaded a postcard image of the Opera House currently being offered on eBay and a later photo of the facade of the building proclaiming the date it was erected.
Uploaded an ad for the Benoit Theatres including the, then, Lily. Except for the Atwood’s, Ashland and Glasgo Hall all are on Cinema Treasures. It is presumed that those three venues were actually company recreational buildings at the textile mills since the historical society can find no references to them.
The Atwood’s, Ashland and Glasgo Hall theatres mentioned in the ad are not on Cinema Treasures. They were probably venues in company buildings at the textile mills. The local historian can find no references to them.
The Atwood’s, Glasgo Hall and Ashland venues are not on Cinema Treasures nor can the local historian find references to them. They may have just been housed in one of the company buildings at the local textile mill.
Michael, I trust you will be adding the Rebel Drive-In to which you refer.
Uploaded a photo of the repurposed Drive-In sign referred to above.
Uploaded a photo of an advertising flyer.
dallasmovietheaters - Re your introduction: the Community in Ravena is not on Cinema Treasures. Nor are any theatres in Schoharie or Middleburgh.
I have uploaded a 1938 image of a photo of a theatre marquee in Circleville, OH which is being offered on eBay. Having looked at images of the other theatres in town which are on Cinema Treasures and a current Google street view I believe it is of the Circle. Real estate offerings show a building date of 1900.
Uploaded photo from remembermichigan.com.
Uploaded an earlier photo showing the Booth at the intersection of Shubert Alley and West 45th Street. Note the original vertical which read “The” Booth. Also uploaded a recent view of the 45th Street facade.
Andy you have a wealth of photos of long lost theatres. I hope you will be able to share them on Cinema Treasures.
Also uploaded a picture of the damaged building from Los Angeles blog.spot.
It is highly likely that the building at the above address is the same one damaged in the earthquake when you look at current photos. The real estate listing, however, shows it as 1928 construction.
I believe it ceased operations in 1933 because of the massive destruction in Long Beach due to a severe earthquake. I have uploaded a RPPC Photo Postcard labelled “Home Theatre”. The word Theatre from the marquee is visible in the debris.
Official name is AMC Dine-In Montclair Place.
Uploaded a photo with the Tivoli vertical among many on Main Street.