The Empire Theatre was, “one of the handsomest and costliest and most luxuriously appointed theatres in the state”. It was designed by architects J. B. McElfatrick and Sons, N.Y.
Opened as the Empire Theatre in 1902 with vaudeville, burlesque and stock theatre and later motion pictures. It was renamed the Rialto Theatre in 1928 and closed in 1958.
The Jefferson Theatre was first located at 95 Jefferson St. when it opened in 1913 before moving to 465 1st St. thus getting the name Jefferson Theatre.
Palace Garden
Motion Pictures and Hall
412 – 414 Washington Street
(circa 1914 – 1931 – ?) Later known as the Palace Theatre – See more at: http://hoboken.pastperfectonline.com/library/A2423435-B37E-44BE-9E15-589689784889#sthash.wtsdSBwn.dpuf
The Carmike website lists this theatre as the Hickory 8. So the name in the header is correct. Next time you do a search just search for the city and state.
On the Franks Theatre website this theatre is listed as the Parkside Town Commons Stadium 11 & Xtreme. It doesn’t list it as a CineBowl. Are their two theatre at this address
National Register Information:
Status
Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on December 13, 1993
Reference number
93001406
Architectural style
Modern Movement: Art Deco
Areas of significance
Architecture; Entertainment/Recreation
Level of significance
Local
Evaluation criteria
A – Event; C – Design/Construction
Property type
Building
Historic function
Theater
Current function
Auditorium
Period of significance
1925-1949
Significant year
1936
From the Gazette:
Clendenin’s historic Roxy Theater — once a hub of downtown life — has been shuttered for the past 15 years or so. But a community organization is trying to breathe new life into the old downtown theater.
“When it was donated to us, the roof was falling in,” said Dave Knight of the community revitalization group 25045 — A New Clendenin. “It was in horrible shape.”
Built around 1930, the old Roxy was once a proud small-town movie theater, like thousands of other community theaters around the country. Vacant for years, the building was not much more than a facade when A New Clendenin took possession about five years ago.
Set up in 2005 to help breathe new life into downtown Clendenin, the nonprofit 25045 — A New Clendenin was instrumental in getting federal funding to renovate the old Clendenin High School building, which now houses a health clinic, day care facility and 18-unit apartment complex. Knight said the group took on saving the old Roxy as one of its projects.
A New Clendenin recently got a $75,000 grant to begin restoration of the old theater’s interior, which has been gutted to bare concrete floors and cinder block walls. Wright said A New Clendenin has already spent about $200,000 on the exterior, completely replacing the roof and a crumbling back wall.
“Once we get the lobby and the bathrooms done, we can start hosting little events,” Wright said. The group plans on holding fundraising events until restoration can be finished.
Eventually, A New Clendenin hopes to reopen the theater for movies, plays, musical performances and other community events, he said.
All of that, however, is still down the road. Wright said A New Clendenin will need to raise considerably more money to put in a stage, projection equipment and seating.
“We’ll have to apply for another grant to fix up the auditorium,” Wright said.
“One more $150,000 grant should finish it,” he said.
Status
Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on April 26, 1979
Reference number
79000944
Architectural style
Late 19th and 20th Century Revival: Colonial Revival
Areas of significance
Entertainment/Recreation; Architecture
Level of significance
Local
Evaluation criteria
A – Event; C – Design/Construction
Property type
Building
Historic function
Theater
Current function
Theater
Period of significance
1900-1924
Significant year
1912
Added to the National Register of Historic places.
National Register information
Status
Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on February 16, 1984
Reference number
84001098
Architectural styles
Modern Movement: Art Deco; Other architectural type; Modernistic
Areas of significance
Entertainment/Recreation; Architecture; Performing Arts
Level of significance
State
Evaluation criteria
A – Event; C – Design/Construction
Property type
Building
Historic functions
Theater; Business
Current functions
Theater; Business
Period of significance
1925-1949
Significant year
1931
Added to the National Register of Historic Places.
National Register information
Status
Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on July 22, 2005
Reference number
05000714
Architectural style
American Movement: Early Commercial
Areas of significance
Architecture; Entertainment/Recreation
Level of significance
Local
Evaluation criteria
A – Event; C – Design/Construction
Property type
Building
Historic function
Theater
Current function
Theater
Periods of significance
1925-1949; 1950-1974
Significant years
1926; 1938
Great history from their website: Originally owned by brothers Orville and Elton Voeks (they were also the first owners of the Lake Cinema indoor theatre in Baileys Harbor), the Skyway first opened its front gate on July 26th, 1950. Movies have lit up the screen every summer since then, making it the 2nd longest continuously running drive-in in Wisconsin. Once a common sight throughout the state, there are nine drive-ins still operating. In 1981 our parents, Darrell and Eileen, purchased the business from Mr. and Mrs. Orville Voeks. With a desire to keep the Skyway running smoothly, they updated and improved the equipment and buildings over the years. Some of you may remember when the projector’s light was provided by carbons and a full-time projectionist was required to run the movie. You may also recall the days when, prior to the movie, Orville or our father would drive up and down the rows in a 1955 Chevy, which was designed to release a mosquito-repelling fog. These days the projector’s light comes from a high-powered bulb, the movie basically runs itself with the aid of automated equipment, and the old Chevy is long gone. Certain things have changed during the past 50+ years, but many elements of the drive-in’s history have been preserved. It is still a one screen drive-in with only a slight increase in the number of parkings spots. The bathrooms were moved and expanded, otherwise the snack bar is basically set up the same way it was in the 1950’s. Cartoon advertisements created decades ago are still shown before the movie (yes, we still sell “Pic”!). While you can now listen to the movie on your car radio, traditional speakers hang on the posts in the first four rows. In 1999 we took over operation of the Skyway from our parents and have attempted to run things in much the same manner they did. We want to make changes necessary to maintain and improve the business without losing sight of the past. Whether you are reliving childhood memories of going to a drive-in during the 1950s and 60s or experiencing it for the first time, we hope you enjoy your visit. —Jeffrey and Dale Jacobson
That should be the Quartett Club (double t at the end).
This theatre opened as Baglermann’s Hall in 1902. It became the Rivoli Theatre in 1913.
The Empire Theatre was, “one of the handsomest and costliest and most luxuriously appointed theatres in the state”. It was designed by architects J. B. McElfatrick and Sons, N.Y.
Opened as the Empire Theatre in 1902 with vaudeville, burlesque and stock theatre and later motion pictures. It was renamed the Rialto Theatre in 1928 and closed in 1958.
Originally located at 96 Grand St. and then 401 1st St. Closed around 1934
The Jefferson Theatre was first located at 95 Jefferson St. when it opened in 1913 before moving to 465 1st St. thus getting the name Jefferson Theatre.
The City Theatre was first located at 610 First St. and relocated to 101 Jackson St.
Hippodrome Motion Pictures 420 Washington Street (1903 – ?)
Palace Garden Motion Pictures and Hall 412 – 414 Washington Street (circa 1914 – 1931 – ?) Later known as the Palace Theatre – See more at: http://hoboken.pastperfectonline.com/library/A2423435-B37E-44BE-9E15-589689784889#sthash.wtsdSBwn.dpuf
Daly’s Pastime Theatre Motion Pictures, Stage Productions 607 Washington Street (circa 1910 – 1915?)
The Ideal Theatre opened in 1913 and was renamed to Manor in 1928. It was located at 58 14th Street.
Owned by Mr. Andrew Seventi from 1912 thru 1922. Address: 1400-1404 Park Ave.
When did the Starlite close? I found three different dates.
Name should be updated to Town Commons Stadium 11 & Xteme to match the name in the website.
The Carmike website lists this theatre as the Hickory 8. So the name in the header is correct. Next time you do a search just search for the city and state.
On the Franks Theatre website this theatre is listed as the Parkside Town Commons Stadium 11 & Xtreme. It doesn’t list it as a CineBowl. Are their two theatre at this address
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National Register Information: Status Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on December 13, 1993 Reference number 93001406 Architectural style Modern Movement: Art Deco Areas of significance Architecture; Entertainment/Recreation Level of significance Local Evaluation criteria A – Event; C – Design/Construction Property type Building Historic function Theater Current function Auditorium Period of significance 1925-1949 Significant year 1936
From the Gazette: Clendenin’s historic Roxy Theater — once a hub of downtown life — has been shuttered for the past 15 years or so. But a community organization is trying to breathe new life into the old downtown theater.
“When it was donated to us, the roof was falling in,” said Dave Knight of the community revitalization group 25045 — A New Clendenin. “It was in horrible shape.”
Built around 1930, the old Roxy was once a proud small-town movie theater, like thousands of other community theaters around the country. Vacant for years, the building was not much more than a facade when A New Clendenin took possession about five years ago.
Set up in 2005 to help breathe new life into downtown Clendenin, the nonprofit 25045 — A New Clendenin was instrumental in getting federal funding to renovate the old Clendenin High School building, which now houses a health clinic, day care facility and 18-unit apartment complex. Knight said the group took on saving the old Roxy as one of its projects.
A New Clendenin recently got a $75,000 grant to begin restoration of the old theater’s interior, which has been gutted to bare concrete floors and cinder block walls. Wright said A New Clendenin has already spent about $200,000 on the exterior, completely replacing the roof and a crumbling back wall.
“Once we get the lobby and the bathrooms done, we can start hosting little events,” Wright said. The group plans on holding fundraising events until restoration can be finished.
Eventually, A New Clendenin hopes to reopen the theater for movies, plays, musical performances and other community events, he said.
All of that, however, is still down the road. Wright said A New Clendenin will need to raise considerably more money to put in a stage, projection equipment and seating.
“We’ll have to apply for another grant to fix up the auditorium,” Wright said.
“One more $150,000 grant should finish it,” he said.
Status Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on April 26, 1979 Reference number 79000944 Architectural style Late 19th and 20th Century Revival: Colonial Revival Areas of significance Entertainment/Recreation; Architecture Level of significance Local Evaluation criteria A – Event; C – Design/Construction Property type Building Historic function Theater Current function Theater Period of significance 1900-1924 Significant year 1912
Added to the National Register of Historic places. National Register information Status Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on February 16, 1984 Reference number 84001098 Architectural styles Modern Movement: Art Deco; Other architectural type; Modernistic Areas of significance Entertainment/Recreation; Architecture; Performing Arts Level of significance State Evaluation criteria A – Event; C – Design/Construction Property type Building Historic functions Theater; Business Current functions Theater; Business Period of significance 1925-1949 Significant year 1931
Added to the National Register of Historic Places. National Register information Status Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on July 22, 2005 Reference number 05000714 Architectural style American Movement: Early Commercial Areas of significance Architecture; Entertainment/Recreation Level of significance Local Evaluation criteria A – Event; C – Design/Construction Property type Building Historic function Theater Current function Theater Periods of significance 1925-1949; 1950-1974 Significant years 1926; 1938
This theatre should be listed as Thrasher’s Opera House. See photo of the Memorial Plaque in photo section.
Great history from their website: Originally owned by brothers Orville and Elton Voeks (they were also the first owners of the Lake Cinema indoor theatre in Baileys Harbor), the Skyway first opened its front gate on July 26th, 1950. Movies have lit up the screen every summer since then, making it the 2nd longest continuously running drive-in in Wisconsin. Once a common sight throughout the state, there are nine drive-ins still operating. In 1981 our parents, Darrell and Eileen, purchased the business from Mr. and Mrs. Orville Voeks. With a desire to keep the Skyway running smoothly, they updated and improved the equipment and buildings over the years. Some of you may remember when the projector’s light was provided by carbons and a full-time projectionist was required to run the movie. You may also recall the days when, prior to the movie, Orville or our father would drive up and down the rows in a 1955 Chevy, which was designed to release a mosquito-repelling fog. These days the projector’s light comes from a high-powered bulb, the movie basically runs itself with the aid of automated equipment, and the old Chevy is long gone. Certain things have changed during the past 50+ years, but many elements of the drive-in’s history have been preserved. It is still a one screen drive-in with only a slight increase in the number of parkings spots. The bathrooms were moved and expanded, otherwise the snack bar is basically set up the same way it was in the 1950’s. Cartoon advertisements created decades ago are still shown before the movie (yes, we still sell “Pic”!). While you can now listen to the movie on your car radio, traditional speakers hang on the posts in the first four rows. In 1999 we took over operation of the Skyway from our parents and have attempted to run things in much the same manner they did. We want to make changes necessary to maintain and improve the business without losing sight of the past. Whether you are reliving childhood memories of going to a drive-in during the 1950s and 60s or experiencing it for the first time, we hope you enjoy your visit. —Jeffrey and Dale Jacobson
Opened on July 24, 1992.