They need to get a second opinion, because that does not look like a $200K+ marquee restoration task.
It is basically just a light box with can lights on the underside.
If it wasn’t still structurally sound, it would likely have supports beneath it.
They should confirm whether the plastic panels can be replaced by LED panels. That would likely be the most expensive element.
The rest is just labor to sand, repaint and update the underside fixtures.
Additional history credit Langlade County Historical Society.
(Photos added)
“With people not being able to go to the theater and see a movie lets learn about the Palace Theater in Antigo… Harvey Hanson prominent theater owner was born in Appleton, WI in 1883, he came to Antigo around 1908 and started in the theater business. In 1909 the Hanson building was built on 5th Ave ( still stands today,the name Hanson is still on the building) and during this time Harvey Hanson showed silent movies to the people of Antigo, thus started the beginning of the Palace Theater. Then in 1915, Harvey leased the building to a well known five and ten cent store F.W. Woolworth, and across the street the “New” Palace Theater was going to be built. In 1916, the new Palace Theater ( capacity 1180 seats and at that time the only fireproof theater in central Wisconsin) opened and it was a successful venture and generations of movie goers attended the show house to be enthralled by Hollywood movies. On the stage were occasional vaudeville and talent shows. In 1928, the Palace was leased to Fox- Midwesco Theaters, Inc. who ran the theater until 1946, when Midwesco went bankrupt Harvey Hanson regained ownership and then in 1947 Harvey leased the Palace to Lucille Fowler of Merrill until 1958. The Palace Theater was one of the largest and best known motion picture house in northern Wisconsin. In 1959, the Palace Theater was purchased by James and John Suick from Agnes Hanson. In 1971, James Suick son Tim purchased the Palace Theater from his dad. Today it is still owned by Tim and Barb Suick.”
This is also North Halsted Street. There is a print ad confirming the name and address in the Photo gallery. Coincidentally I re-sanded the floor of the recording studio in the `80s, and was told then it was a former theatre.
“The Bagdad Theatre at 2218 Market Street opened May 28, 1927 and remained in business until 1949. The building was designed by local architect Frederick J. Peters and is known as the Eagles Building. The theatre showed movies, had 1000 seats, and a Persian decor.”
Black and white, fairly close oblique angle photographic image of stores on one side of Main Street, a dirt road, Monroe, Snohomish County, WA, ca. 1910. Signs on an awning over a store front near image left edge: Palace of Sheets; Ice Cream; Graham Wolfe. Partially visible sign above the awning: Red Wing. Two women are standing in front of the store. Visible business signs on adjacent buildings from left to right: Monroe Theatre; Savoy Hotel; Real Estate; Job Printing. Sign over the street at image right edge: Baseball. Sun 2:30. Cancelled stamp and personal message addressed to Mr. A. Johansen on reverse.
Eatonville Wa. 1942
Photographic image of commercial buildings on one side of an Eatonville, Pierce County, WA street, 1942. Two story building in image center is the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall. The U.S. Post Office is on the first floor of the building. Sign in the post office street window: Register Now (Selective Service). The Roxy Theatre is in a building near image right edge. A bicycle is leaning against the street curb in front of the post office.
Address was 681 George Street. July 1980 print ad added credit The Sun, courtesy Ron Pettersson.
They need to get a second opinion, because that does not look like a $200K+ marquee restoration task. It is basically just a light box with can lights on the underside. If it wasn’t still structurally sound, it would likely have supports beneath it. They should confirm whether the plastic panels can be replaced by LED panels. That would likely be the most expensive element. The rest is just labor to sand, repaint and update the underside fixtures.
Additional history credit Langlade County Historical Society. (Photos added)
“With people not being able to go to the theater and see a movie lets learn about the Palace Theater in Antigo… Harvey Hanson prominent theater owner was born in Appleton, WI in 1883, he came to Antigo around 1908 and started in the theater business. In 1909 the Hanson building was built on 5th Ave ( still stands today,the name Hanson is still on the building) and during this time Harvey Hanson showed silent movies to the people of Antigo, thus started the beginning of the Palace Theater. Then in 1915, Harvey leased the building to a well known five and ten cent store F.W. Woolworth, and across the street the “New” Palace Theater was going to be built. In 1916, the new Palace Theater ( capacity 1180 seats and at that time the only fireproof theater in central Wisconsin) opened and it was a successful venture and generations of movie goers attended the show house to be enthralled by Hollywood movies. On the stage were occasional vaudeville and talent shows. In 1928, the Palace was leased to Fox- Midwesco Theaters, Inc. who ran the theater until 1946, when Midwesco went bankrupt Harvey Hanson regained ownership and then in 1947 Harvey leased the Palace to Lucille Fowler of Merrill until 1958. The Palace Theater was one of the largest and best known motion picture house in northern Wisconsin. In 1959, the Palace Theater was purchased by James and John Suick from Agnes Hanson. In 1971, James Suick son Tim purchased the Palace Theater from his dad. Today it is still owned by Tim and Barb Suick.”
RKO Keith’s Theatre in Flushing page is below.
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/834
This is also North Halsted Street. There is a print ad confirming the name and address in the Photo gallery. Coincidentally I re-sanded the floor of the recording studio in the `80s, and was told then it was a former theatre.
Read the comments on the Capitol page below. One mentions an Oddfellows Lodge at 6th & Church.
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/17007
Flickr page with Adelphi album.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/adelphitheater/
Multiple Vancouver theatre images in below Flickr link.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/99915476@N04/sets/72157636305761336/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/99915476@N04/sets/72157636305761336/
Miniature of the New Beverly Cinema and other Los Angeles landmarks.
https://www.lamag.com/culturefiles/miniatures-smallscalela-kieran-wright/
Couldn’t find much on the history of this one, without using Gazette pay sites. CinemaTour however has 2003 as an opening date.
1961 Dodge Dart Seneca squad car, 1960 Valiant V100 Suburban wagon far left.
Address was 405-407 S. Lincoln Avenue.
Confirmed demolished via Tamarack Public Library.
Flickr image as Liberty Theatre below.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/149161843@N08/47586768002/?fbclid=IwAR3ZEFpm5nhuZud0zMe807LgH1L8b6swgDt_aE0KDooQ_nF-F_yJhYiptqs
2019 article about the restoration effort.
https://texashillcountry.com/mission-theatre-menard-restoration/
1967 photo as Gem-Art Theatre added.
2015 article with photos.
https://hiddencityphila.org/2015/03/then-now-20th-and-market/
World Premiere of “Giant” was October 10, 1956 at the Roxy Theatre. One image added, and premiere ticket images below.
https://natedsanders.com/scarce-ticket-to-‘'giant’‘-premiere——james-dean’s-last-film——with-liz-taylor,-rock-hudson-lot7254.aspx
Reopening with original signage Friday July 24, 2020 at 6465 River Rd. Article and new website below.
https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/coronavirus/bozemans-iconic-starlite-drive-in-theatre-makes-its-return/article_5250e390-243c-5a7a-bae0-2564b86cf345.html?fbclid=IwAR2ew5-IDoOmSS4SUGoJuLW69hBf2dm6m-zNo6q53blN13p91xZyS9PbFww
https://www.starlitedriveinmontana.com/
Additional history credit The Evergreen Run-Down"
“The Bagdad Theatre at 2218 Market Street opened May 28, 1927 and remained in business until 1949. The building was designed by local architect Frederick J. Peters and is known as the Eagles Building. The theatre showed movies, had 1000 seats, and a Persian decor.”
1946 photo credit Webster & Stevens.
February 1923 photo added.
Monroe ca. 1910
Black and white, fairly close oblique angle photographic image of stores on one side of Main Street, a dirt road, Monroe, Snohomish County, WA, ca. 1910. Signs on an awning over a store front near image left edge: Palace of Sheets; Ice Cream; Graham Wolfe. Partially visible sign above the awning: Red Wing. Two women are standing in front of the store. Visible business signs on adjacent buildings from left to right: Monroe Theatre; Savoy Hotel; Real Estate; Job Printing. Sign over the street at image right edge: Baseball. Sun 2:30. Cancelled stamp and personal message addressed to Mr. A. Johansen on reverse.
I posted a 1910 photo of the first Monroe Theatre. Until I can do more research and set up a page for it.
Eatonville Wa. 1942 Photographic image of commercial buildings on one side of an Eatonville, Pierce County, WA street, 1942. Two story building in image center is the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall. The U.S. Post Office is on the first floor of the building. Sign in the post office street window: Register Now (Selective Service). The Roxy Theatre is in a building near image right edge. A bicycle is leaning against the street curb in front of the post office.
1937 postcard by Ellis.