@DavidZornig: Sorry you had to wait for a late response here but it was mocked up as the Regent Theatre for “That Thing You Do!” (1996), where Old Towne Orange stood in for 1964 Erie, Pennsylvania. In the photo you shared, the adjacent building was adorned with a Woolworth sign – also a prop created for the film.
Image & description added credit Farmersville Historical Society.
“The Cornes Theater opened in Farmersville July 16, 1925 with a formal dedication. It began with the Lions Club Orchestra giving a musical program. Everyone was welcomed by Mayor H.L. Hendrix. After Rev. J. C. Marshall spoke on “Social and Moral Value of the Motion Picture”, J. F. Kilpatrick told of “The Educational Value of the Motion Pictures”. The first movie was D. W. Griffith’s great historical drama “America” starring Lionel Barrymore, Neil Hamilton and Carol Dempster.”
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Concord Theater, 1966. The Concord was located on the south side of Emma Avenue near the present-day parking lot where Coffee and Cars is held. (203 Emma Avenue)
The Concord opened in 1927 with seating for 650 (the seats were walnut-finished folding chairs bolted to the floor), a pipe organ, and lighted stage. The first talking motion picture to come to Springdale was shown there in 1929.
The Concord had seen better days by the time this photo was taken. After standing vacant for several years, in 1968, the building became home to the Springdale Fine Arts Center, the forerunner of today’s Arts Center of the Ozarks. The Arts Center moved out in 1971 and the building was torn down soon after.
Address was 203 Emma Avenue.
Description credit Springdale History.
(Photo posted was 1966)
“The Concord was located on the south side of Emma Avenue near the present-day parking lot where Coffee and Cars is held.
The Concord opened in 1927 with seating for 650 (the seats were walnut-finished folding chairs bolted to the floor), a pipe organ, and lighted stage. The first talking motion picture to come to Springdale was shown there in 1929.
The Concord had seen better days by the time this photo was taken. After standing vacant for several years, in 1968, the building became home to the Springdale Fine Arts Center, the forerunner of today’s Arts Center of the Ozarks. The Arts Center moved out in 1971 and the building was torn down soon after.”
June 2019 street view shows it with a vinyl awning as Broadway Super Market. The marquee and poster boxes have been removed exposing red bricks different than the beige face brick. There is graffiti on some portions.
Circa 1910 postcard image added credit & courtesy LeRoy Blommaert, Edgewater Historical Society.
You can see the entire original facade was removed, as the later Piser facade is set back from the building next door to the South.
Update:
Marshall Field & Co
Sherman Ave and Church St | Evanston
Architects: Graham, Anderson, Probst & White
Built: 1929
Photo: Hedrich-Blessing | Date: 1944
Rights: Chicago History Museum
Update: The USA release of “Erika’s Hot Summer” was June 15, 1972.
Moveum building as a drug store circa 1940, and circa 1938 photos added credit Aitkin County Historical Society.
2017 article about Seattle theatres.
https://typespec.com/mr-montgomery-seattle-theatre-lore/?fbclid=IwAR3q-kOTrBbDdad9NYoEVaZeSZq05qMg2EB5E2I8FK00yp58ntFETUsOSQQ
Courtesy cardboardroom on June 8, 2021 at 6:00 pm
@DavidZornig: Sorry you had to wait for a late response here but it was mocked up as the Regent Theatre for “That Thing You Do!” (1996), where Old Towne Orange stood in for 1964 Erie, Pennsylvania. In the photo you shared, the adjacent building was adorned with a Woolworth sign – also a prop created for the film.
Thank you cardboardroom. I will add your description beneath it in the photo gallery.
This link says it was also the City Hall Square Theater 1911-1915, with an address of 139 N. Clark.
https://chicagology.com/skyscrapers/skyscrapers012/
Appears to have still been open in 1983, when “Ocean Fever” played there. Photo added. Patron’s wardrobes suggest early `80s.
Image & description added credit Farmersville Historical Society. “The Cornes Theater opened in Farmersville July 16, 1925 with a formal dedication. It began with the Lions Club Orchestra giving a musical program. Everyone was welcomed by Mayor H.L. Hendrix. After Rev. J. C. Marshall spoke on “Social and Moral Value of the Motion Picture”, J. F. Kilpatrick told of “The Educational Value of the Motion Pictures”. The first movie was D. W. Griffith’s great historical drama “America” starring Lionel Barrymore, Neil Hamilton and Carol Dempster.”
Update: Concord Theater, 1966. The Concord was located on the south side of Emma Avenue near the present-day parking lot where Coffee and Cars is held. (203 Emma Avenue) The Concord opened in 1927 with seating for 650 (the seats were walnut-finished folding chairs bolted to the floor), a pipe organ, and lighted stage. The first talking motion picture to come to Springdale was shown there in 1929. The Concord had seen better days by the time this photo was taken. After standing vacant for several years, in 1968, the building became home to the Springdale Fine Arts Center, the forerunner of today’s Arts Center of the Ozarks. The Arts Center moved out in 1971 and the building was torn down soon after.
Address was 203 Emma Avenue. Description credit Springdale History. (Photo posted was 1966) “The Concord was located on the south side of Emma Avenue near the present-day parking lot where Coffee and Cars is held. The Concord opened in 1927 with seating for 650 (the seats were walnut-finished folding chairs bolted to the floor), a pipe organ, and lighted stage. The first talking motion picture to come to Springdale was shown there in 1929. The Concord had seen better days by the time this photo was taken. After standing vacant for several years, in 1968, the building became home to the Springdale Fine Arts Center, the forerunner of today’s Arts Center of the Ozarks. The Arts Center moved out in 1971 and the building was torn down soon after.”
Status should be updated to Demolished. A two story building now stands in it’s place.
Undated photo as Union Square Theatre added courtesy Ralph Montgomery.
Yet another update.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/05/24/congress-theater-redevelopment-is-back-on-alderman-says-as-new-developer-steps-in-to-overhaul-historic-venue/?mc_cid=f04d737ff0&mc_eid=f355afd858&fbclid=IwAR11eQxDtnyAAhrfLEDvxxVJLoobvwXIY-Ur65ZJavZcdEprKIZG6TpAuQM
May 25, 1979 “Alien” premiere photo among other on below website.
http://www.8mm16mmfilmscollectibles.com/movie2.htm
Current article about rebuild.
https://www.curbed.com/2021/05/sag-harbor-rebuilt-cinema-first-look.html?fbclid=IwAR2VcQ6a3ycEPVPGzhB_JVae4bM7wBXlJv12_Llg9i5i_M6xEYz7Vkbh5lg
Reopening plan with upgrades.
https://www.wfae.org/2021-05-16/a-classic-gets-a-reboot-gem-theatre-in-kannapolis-preps-for-reopening-with-upgrades?fbclid=IwAR1TueoHwcEn3B8KBrD5rUzRwPsmtGPvVG6OuCrnrOmvPoDiXcs4bVGGtGQ
June 2019 street view shows it with a vinyl awning as Broadway Super Market. The marquee and poster boxes have been removed exposing red bricks different than the beige face brick. There is graffiti on some portions.
Circa 1948 photo of the Palace Theatre on the right in below Flickr link. Image will enlarge within link. The 3 front steps are clearly visible.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jill_carlson/5827112749/in/album-72157626824324073/
Circa 1910 postcard image added credit & courtesy LeRoy Blommaert, Edgewater Historical Society. You can see the entire original facade was removed, as the later Piser facade is set back from the building next door to the South.
Update: October 1961 photo credit & copyright Vivian Maier.
Seeking historic status.
https://beverlypress.com/2021/05/fairfax-theater-again-seeks-historic-status/?fbclid=IwAR2MZmt51iZbth5k9lDhxayc5WezTkomEBjLXRtLUvzq72uq7eLaH6iWxIg
Update:
https://theknow.denverpost.com/2021/05/05/esquire-theatre-regal-ua-movie-theaters-colorado-reopening/258227/?fbclid=IwAR3Vb7KeEF92fi8q-YgZZKYPseKOJeCQXqiFJ9DyFMr3eRQBXLtQeN8Z38E
Three photos added.
Circa October 1952 photo added courtesy Harald Morgalla.
Update: Marshall Field & Co Sherman Ave and Church St | Evanston Architects: Graham, Anderson, Probst & White Built: 1929 Photo: Hedrich-Blessing | Date: 1944 Rights: Chicago History Museum