The Bohm is currently a triplex. Don’t know if two new auditoriums were built from the ground up or if the orignial auditorim was split. A rather detail history of the theatre at View link
.
I show a listing in the IMPA 1988 59 edition for a Paramount Theatre at 827 White Station Rd, Memphis 38138. I think that the theatre opened in 1969 and was twined during the 1970s. I do not know if the building still remains or if it was demolished after its closing in the early 1990s.
The Melrose centre was purchased recently and plans are underway to redeveloped it as an upscale retail centre. Although these plans to do not include the bowling alley, nothing has been said about the old theatre. It would be great to see it in operation again.
I came across a article that stated the Roxy was at one time equipped with an organ. Do you have any information as to when the organ was in place, how many ranks it had and when was it removed?
Jefferson Circle is the connect between Lincoln Rd and Jefferson Ave. There is some confusion about this theatre. Individuals who I have corresponded with from the Oak Ridge area claim that the Oak Ridge Playhouse was previously called the Jefferson. It might have been although I haven’t located any record to date with the same address as the playhouse that went by any other name than the Centre Theatre.
During a visit to the area was in April 2005, the Delk was was still in operation. I did a check on the Regal site this evening and noticed that the Delk is no longer included in their listing. I recall that Kings attempted to build a complex near Dave & Busters back in the 1980s, but the project went bust a short time after the frames of the building went up. Is this chain still around and what theatres did/do they run?
I wasn’t aware that Perimeter Mall could accomidate 1,820, but then again, it wasn’t known for its spacious seating. The theatre got a considerable amount of exposure when it hosted the world premiere of “Driving Mrs Daisy” in 1989.
I have a listing for a Park Theatre at 3527 Park Ave in Memphis. The theatre opened sometime in the late 1940s or early 1950s and doesn’t appear in any of the listings since 1960.
Located some additional information on the Westgate. The theatre was initially part of the Martin circuit. Also, the complete address is 3131 Campbellton Road, Atlanta, GA 30331.
Since I am no longer a resident of the Atlanta, yea even the state of Georgia, a drop in to the main library would necessitate a bit of a journey for me.
Do have some information on the Glenn, which I am in the process of posting. Haven’t had any luck on the Atlantic either, but am still checking it out.
Thank you for the update. Of the Atlanta Constitution archives that I reviewed, the only ones that listed a street address for the 10th Street were from the late 60s and early 70s. I wasn’t sure if this was one of those situation in which the street had been renumbered.
This oughta give you a warm, fuzzy feeling, a photo of what remains of the Franklin/Cinema 75 as of spring 2005: http://www.flickr.com/photos/maincourse/
Was the seating configuration for the Cinema 75 100, 200 and 300?
I am working on a page for the Arrowhead just now. If my finite memory serves me well, it was a very minimalist structure with 3 large square auditoriums, each with the same seating capacity, big screens and dynamite sound. Maybe that was why it was one of the elite four theatres in the metro Atlanta area to get first booking on the original Star Wars in 1977.
I am still looking into it. I have come across a few instances in some of the directories in which the both the physical address of the theatre is listed as well as a mailing or bussiness address. I do not know if that is the situation here but will update when I find out. Thanks for your information.
Someone needs to pull a copy of the Tennessean for Thanksgiving, 1965. I’ve yet to get a consensus as the whether this is the Loews Crescent or the Loews Vendome. Although the Vendome was razed in 1968, it continued to be a first run house up until the day of its closure.
Came across an ad for the 007 “Dr No” engagement at the Cobb Centre. The ad mentioned the theatre had 1,000 luxurious rock chair seats. I think that theatre was initially part of the Martin circuit and later acquired by Georgia Theatre Company.
No debate here either. I wholly agree with Lostmemory on the nomenclature of listing theatres. In my registry, what is contained in the theatre name field is the name the theatre is most identified with. During my tenure in Marthasville, there were more than a few who preface Tara with the name of whoever was its suitor at the time (e.g. Loew’s Tara, Lefont Tara, etc.) Moving on…what is the Regal Tara’s (my that seems awkward) current seating capacity? The fore mentioned 1200 was applicable when the theatre opened but does not include the adjacent auditorium built by Lefont or the seating lost in the tripling of the original auditorium.
The Bohm is currently a triplex. Don’t know if two new auditoriums were built from the ground up or if the orignial auditorim was split. A rather detail history of the theatre at View link
.
Current photos of the Gem can be viewed at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/maincourse/
I show a listing in the IMPA 1988 59 edition for a Paramount Theatre at 827 White Station Rd, Memphis 38138. I think that the theatre opened in 1969 and was twined during the 1970s. I do not know if the building still remains or if it was demolished after its closing in the early 1990s.
The Melrose centre was purchased recently and plans are underway to redeveloped it as an upscale retail centre. Although these plans to do not include the bowling alley, nothing has been said about the old theatre. It would be great to see it in operation again.
I came across a article that stated the Roxy was at one time equipped with an organ. Do you have any information as to when the organ was in place, how many ranks it had and when was it removed?
Current photos of the Carmike Martin can be viewed at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/maincourse/
Current photos of the Roxy can be viewed at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/maincourse/
Jefferson Circle is the connect between Lincoln Rd and Jefferson Ave. There is some confusion about this theatre. Individuals who I have corresponded with from the Oak Ridge area claim that the Oak Ridge Playhouse was previously called the Jefferson. It might have been although I haven’t located any record to date with the same address as the playhouse that went by any other name than the Centre Theatre.
This theatre was the Dixie up until it was twined and renamed in the 1970s.
This photo is of the Marietta Strand. The Atlanta Strand was demolished.
During a visit to the area was in April 2005, the Delk was was still in operation. I did a check on the Regal site this evening and noticed that the Delk is no longer included in their listing. I recall that Kings attempted to build a complex near Dave & Busters back in the 1980s, but the project went bust a short time after the frames of the building went up. Is this chain still around and what theatres did/do they run?
I wasn’t aware that Perimeter Mall could accomidate 1,820, but then again, it wasn’t known for its spacious seating. The theatre got a considerable amount of exposure when it hosted the world premiere of “Driving Mrs Daisy” in 1989.
The address for the Monroe/River Raisin Centre for the Arts is 114 S. Monroe St, Monroe, MI 48161. The website is www.riverraisincentre.org
I have a listing for a Park Theatre at 3527 Park Ave in Memphis. The theatre opened sometime in the late 1940s or early 1950s and doesn’t appear in any of the listings since 1960.
Located some additional information on the Westgate. The theatre was initially part of the Martin circuit. Also, the complete address is 3131 Campbellton Road, Atlanta, GA 30331.
Since I am no longer a resident of the Atlanta, yea even the state of Georgia, a drop in to the main library would necessitate a bit of a journey for me.
Do have some information on the Glenn, which I am in the process of posting. Haven’t had any luck on the Atlantic either, but am still checking it out.
Thank you for the update. Of the Atlanta Constitution archives that I reviewed, the only ones that listed a street address for the 10th Street were from the late 60s and early 70s. I wasn’t sure if this was one of those situation in which the street had been renumbered.
CORRECTION: 1408 E Main St Humboldt, TN 38343. Called the theatre and confirmed it.
This oughta give you a warm, fuzzy feeling, a photo of what remains of the Franklin/Cinema 75 as of spring 2005: http://www.flickr.com/photos/maincourse/
Was the seating configuration for the Cinema 75 100, 200 and 300?
I am working on a page for the Arrowhead just now. If my finite memory serves me well, it was a very minimalist structure with 3 large square auditoriums, each with the same seating capacity, big screens and dynamite sound. Maybe that was why it was one of the elite four theatres in the metro Atlanta area to get first booking on the original Star Wars in 1977.
I am still looking into it. I have come across a few instances in some of the directories in which the both the physical address of the theatre is listed as well as a mailing or bussiness address. I do not know if that is the situation here but will update when I find out. Thanks for your information.
Photos of the Cinema 8 from spring 2005 can be view at http://www.flickr.com/photos/maincourse/
I believe the seating was 1,189 after its conversion to a triplex. Can’t figure where the additional 189 seats came in.
Someone needs to pull a copy of the Tennessean for Thanksgiving, 1965. I’ve yet to get a consensus as the whether this is the Loews Crescent or the Loews Vendome. Although the Vendome was razed in 1968, it continued to be a first run house up until the day of its closure.
Came across an ad for the 007 “Dr No” engagement at the Cobb Centre. The ad mentioned the theatre had 1,000 luxurious rock chair seats. I think that theatre was initially part of the Martin circuit and later acquired by Georgia Theatre Company.
No debate here either. I wholly agree with Lostmemory on the nomenclature of listing theatres. In my registry, what is contained in the theatre name field is the name the theatre is most identified with. During my tenure in Marthasville, there were more than a few who preface Tara with the name of whoever was its suitor at the time (e.g. Loew’s Tara, Lefont Tara, etc.) Moving on…what is the Regal Tara’s (my that seems awkward) current seating capacity? The fore mentioned 1200 was applicable when the theatre opened but does not include the adjacent auditorium built by Lefont or the seating lost in the tripling of the original auditorium.