Was by the property in August 2019 and it was in terrible shape. A sign on the side of the theater read that the site was to be the home of a medical center.
There furniture showroom is now closed off from what remains of the Pix. From what can been seen through the dingy glass doors of the former theatre is very limited.
The Cinerama hasn’t been a true Cinerama for at least the past five years. The giant, signature screen has been replaced with a shorter flat one and only single projection is used. On the plus side, they do periodically run 70 mm engagements and the digital presentations are state of the art. It would be great to have the Cinerama screen restored.
Many of the quaint little villages, tucked away off the main thoroughfares along the west coast,such as Ephrata are like stepping back in time to the middle of the twentieth century. Great little theatre, great staff, neat town, great vibes.
The actual address for this building is 508 N. Market Boulevard, Chehalis, WA. The current occupant is the Wedding Show. How much, if any, of the original interior exist is unknown.
The Nifty appears to be closed as of July, 2018 and Waterville is a ghost town. The area still has a considerable amount of charm and is nested in a picturesque location.
The theatre is currently on the market with an asking price of $1,200,000: http://godinpropertybrokers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/523-main-st-watertown.pdf
If having to choose between Lake Tahoe and Sandpoint for best place for a weekend getaway, it would be Sandpoint hands down. Sandpoint is absolutely beautiful, non-pretentious and genuine. The Panida is the jewel of this little hamlet and the product of a considerable amount of effort and love by the community to keep it up to stuff and operational. Well worth the trip and your financial support.
Here is some information on the Pix property from the Woodburn city council. The theatre opened in 1948 but no record as to when it closed. The property is still vacant as of today and in need of restoration.
This would have been the place! Sometime after the theatre closed, someone, maybe Joe Patton, did some major upgrades to the interior. The site was supposedly used for private functions and screenings. I am not sure as to when Mr. Offord took over the property or what further modifications he made to the place but, as with you, would love to see some interior shots. The Russell was the original name of the East Point Theatre.
Noticed that AMC is now trying their hand at making a go of this venue. Of the recent photos I have seen, it appears that AMC just made some cosmetic changes to the existing structure rather than building from the ground up.
The photo above is not related to the current four screen Big Horn Cinema which was built in this century. This photo might be of the Cody in its early years of operation.
Malibu struck me as the type of market in which a “boutique” cinema would thrive. Seemed like a pleasant enough venue. Was the later auditorium built on or was the original space split to allow for two screens?
There is a building at 1406 which exterior suggest that it might have been a theater at one time. Is it possible that the address listed above is off and that a least a portion of the theatre still exist?
Thank you same for the correction and update! A great piece of vintage 1960’s era cinema architecture. Would be great to see the original screen back in place.
From examining the archive photo here in the cinema was in operation, it seems to strongly resemble the Gateway 8 on Federal Way. Are the two identical?
Was by the property in August 2019 and it was in terrible shape. A sign on the side of the theater read that the site was to be the home of a medical center.
There furniture showroom is now closed off from what remains of the Pix. From what can been seen through the dingy glass doors of the former theatre is very limited.
Accordingly to the Pasco Historic Preservation work plan, the Pasco Theatre was once the Empire Theatre.
It is really nice that most of the original interior is still in place and that with minimal alteration could be restored to its initial purpose.
A new veneer has been added and some of the original features have restored.
The Cinerama hasn’t been a true Cinerama for at least the past five years. The giant, signature screen has been replaced with a shorter flat one and only single projection is used. On the plus side, they do periodically run 70 mm engagements and the digital presentations are state of the art. It would be great to have the Cinerama screen restored.
Many of the quaint little villages, tucked away off the main thoroughfares along the west coast,such as Ephrata are like stepping back in time to the middle of the twentieth century. Great little theatre, great staff, neat town, great vibes.
The actual address for this building is 508 N. Market Boulevard, Chehalis, WA. The current occupant is the Wedding Show. How much, if any, of the original interior exist is unknown.
The Nifty appears to be closed as of July, 2018 and Waterville is a ghost town. The area still has a considerable amount of charm and is nested in a picturesque location.
How much, if any, of the original auditorium is still in place?
The theatre is currently on the market with an asking price of $1,200,000: http://godinpropertybrokers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/523-main-st-watertown.pdf
If having to choose between Lake Tahoe and Sandpoint for best place for a weekend getaway, it would be Sandpoint hands down. Sandpoint is absolutely beautiful, non-pretentious and genuine. The Panida is the jewel of this little hamlet and the product of a considerable amount of effort and love by the community to keep it up to stuff and operational. Well worth the trip and your financial support.
The Sunset is an absolute gem! A perfect period piece from the 1950s and in remarkable condition.
Here is some information on the Pix property from the Woodburn city council. The theatre opened in 1948 but no record as to when it closed. The property is still vacant as of today and in need of restoration.
Wasn’t this theatre’s auditorium divided up into from smaller screens prior to it’s closure?
The status on this needs to be changed to open.
This would have been the place! Sometime after the theatre closed, someone, maybe Joe Patton, did some major upgrades to the interior. The site was supposedly used for private functions and screenings. I am not sure as to when Mr. Offord took over the property or what further modifications he made to the place but, as with you, would love to see some interior shots. The Russell was the original name of the East Point Theatre.
Noticed that AMC is now trying their hand at making a go of this venue. Of the recent photos I have seen, it appears that AMC just made some cosmetic changes to the existing structure rather than building from the ground up.
The photo above is not related to the current four screen Big Horn Cinema which was built in this century. This photo might be of the Cody in its early years of operation.
It appears that only one half of the balcony is used for screening. What is the other half used for or was it not closed off?
Malibu struck me as the type of market in which a “boutique” cinema would thrive. Seemed like a pleasant enough venue. Was the later auditorium built on or was the original space split to allow for two screens?
Was this built as a twin or is it a conversion?
There is a building at 1406 which exterior suggest that it might have been a theater at one time. Is it possible that the address listed above is off and that a least a portion of the theatre still exist?
Thank you same for the correction and update! A great piece of vintage 1960’s era cinema architecture. Would be great to see the original screen back in place.
From examining the archive photo here in the cinema was in operation, it seems to strongly resemble the Gateway 8 on Federal Way. Are the two identical?