Just beyond the theatre you say is Keith’s, in the background it reads Theatre beneath Star.
So perhaps a banner, but for somewhere else.
The Keith’s you linked to is in the middle of the block.
The theatre in the Facebook photo is on a corner.
Below is the enlarged image.
This Facebook post has a 1929 photo with Star Theatre at the end of the block. Another theatre is in front of it.
Scroll through the 3 pics for a zoomed in shot.
However it says John Street & Paige Street.
So was there another Star Theatre in Lowell in 1929?
Opened prior to 1922 as Model Theatre by Art Bugg, who had owned the Theatorium on King Street.
King Street and Main Street were apparently one in the same.
Multiple images added.
I scrolled around King Street on Street View, and although there are a couple buildings that look like they could be it but with alterations, it is presumed demolished.
(I also added a page for the Roxy also on King Street, which I will update once it gets posted.)
Address would have been roughly 13 West Madison Avenue.
Dunkin' Donuts, The Nail Shop and Dumont Cleaners currently stand on the former Casino Theatre site.
Part of the Presidents Square Mall which uses the same 125 Washington Avenue address for every business that is part of it.
Circa 1915 photo added.
1912 photo added source unknown.
Posted because the Boston Theatre was next door to Columbia Burlesque, but it indistinguishable in this image unless someone else can see it.
Additional history credit Henry County Historical Society, Inc:
“Jan. 10, 1907, the Theatorium opened as the first movie house in New Castle. It was located in the basement of the L.A. Jennings Building at the corner of Broad and 15th streets, which later became known as the Schuffman Building.”
Additional history credit Henry County Historical Society, Inc:
“On April 22, 1967, anticipation was growing for the opening of the new Skyvue Drive-In Theatre on Ind. 3 South. The name was chosen from more than 600 entries.
The Skyvue Drive-In was opened June 9, 1967. Car capacity is listed at 500 with sound over FM radio and pole speakers. The drive-in was open seasonally from May thru September. It was closed in 2011 but reopened for the 2014 & 2015 season, but closed as a 35mm operation, unable to raise funds for digital projection."
Also credit Ron Wyatt: “The winner of the name the drive- in contest was a student from Knightstown High School. He won a life time free pass. I think his last name was Clark, graduated in 67 or 68.”
Additional history credit Henry County Historical Society, Inc:
“Feb. 25, 1916, a fire started in the furnace room of the Grand Theatre before a crowd had started to assemble for the evening show. George A. Conduitt, a New Castle firefighter, was struck by falling timbers while battling the blaze. He died from his injuries the next day.
The tragedy happened just six years after the theatre opened. Photos here show both the outside and inside of the theatre, which was located on North Main Street in downtown New Castle.”
Just beyond the theatre you say is Keith’s, in the background it reads Theatre beneath Star. So perhaps a banner, but for somewhere else. The Keith’s you linked to is in the middle of the block. The theatre in the Facebook photo is on a corner. Below is the enlarged image.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6166559200023210&set=pcb.10159628978623740
This Facebook post has a 1929 photo with Star Theatre at the end of the block. Another theatre is in front of it. Scroll through the 3 pics for a zoomed in shot. However it says John Street & Paige Street. So was there another Star Theatre in Lowell in 1929?
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6166559196689877&set=pcb.10159628978623740
Crisper, enlargeable version via Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=186975029432421&set=gm.2543498635960140
Current owner still seeking financing.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/03/31/portage-theatre-owner-wants-to-bring-venue-back-to-life-to-revive-six-corners-but-he-needs-millions-in-funding/?fbclid=IwAR23Q4hRAXOYfEpbTFiic8stHJFIXI_e-x_jl9EXx811ynESpn2QtGVcDJY
Here is the Shorpy link that can be enlarged for incredible detail.
https://www.shorpy.com/node/18273
This Shorpy link can be enlarged for incredible detail.
https://www.shorpy.com/node/18273
Opened prior to 1922 as Model Theatre by Art Bugg, who had owned the Theatorium on King Street. King Street and Main Street were apparently one in the same. Multiple images added. I scrolled around King Street on Street View, and although there are a couple buildings that look like they could be it but with alterations, it is presumed demolished. (I also added a page for the Roxy also on King Street, which I will update once it gets posted.)
1942 photo credit Vintage Bergen County. Crisper version below via Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/109113822533347/photos/a.596155300495861/609701149141276/
Address would have been roughly 13 West Madison Avenue. Dunkin' Donuts, The Nail Shop and Dumont Cleaners currently stand on the former Casino Theatre site. Part of the Presidents Square Mall which uses the same 125 Washington Avenue address for every business that is part of it. Circa 1915 photo added.
Jack E. Boucher, Photographer October 1970 HABS No. NY-5554
https://www.facebook.com/HeritageDocumentationPrograms/photos/a.391904257540197/2804592879604644/
1971 photo credit San Francisco Chronicle. Full width version below.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=194625539879486&set=a.189070097101697
CircEsteem Youth Center is announcing a facade renovation removing the mural and replacing it with windows. On their Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/Circesteem
1912 photo added source unknown. Posted because the Boston Theatre was next door to Columbia Burlesque, but it indistinguishable in this image unless someone else can see it.
Photo credit Michael Ryerson via Flickr.
Undated postcard copyright & credit Frashers Fotos Pomona California.
Crisper cropped version.
https://www.facebook.com/chicagotheatre/photos/a.10152107902502741/10159406149897741/
Over 100 photos in this grouping on Flickr. Some are evening shots with the neon lit.
https://www.flickr.com/search/?text=odeon%20Tucumcari
May 2020 video of Castle Theatre Tour & History via Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/realtorjordanm/videos/2673731596183421/
Facebook post with same photo but different contrast.
https://www.facebook.com/HenryCountyMuseum/photos/a.10150114894266183/489124561182/
Additional history credit Henry County Historical Society, Inc: “Jan. 10, 1907, the Theatorium opened as the first movie house in New Castle. It was located in the basement of the L.A. Jennings Building at the corner of Broad and 15th streets, which later became known as the Schuffman Building.”
Additional history credit Henry County Historical Society, Inc:
“On April 22, 1967, anticipation was growing for the opening of the new Skyvue Drive-In Theatre on Ind. 3 South. The name was chosen from more than 600 entries.
The Skyvue Drive-In was opened June 9, 1967. Car capacity is listed at 500 with sound over FM radio and pole speakers. The drive-in was open seasonally from May thru September. It was closed in 2011 but reopened for the 2014 & 2015 season, but closed as a 35mm operation, unable to raise funds for digital projection."
Also credit Ron Wyatt: “The winner of the name the drive- in contest was a student from Knightstown High School. He won a life time free pass. I think his last name was Clark, graduated in 67 or 68.”
Additional history credit Henry County Historical Society, Inc:
“Feb. 25, 1916, a fire started in the furnace room of the Grand Theatre before a crowd had started to assemble for the evening show. George A. Conduitt, a New Castle firefighter, was struck by falling timbers while battling the blaze. He died from his injuries the next day. The tragedy happened just six years after the theatre opened. Photos here show both the outside and inside of the theatre, which was located on North Main Street in downtown New Castle.”
Price drop by owners.
https://www.news-gazette.com/arts-entertainment/film-television/its-your-business-art-theater-owner-cuts-price-by-half-to-just-under-1-million/article_622eda96-23e0-5437-9d2a-aebb39d75825.html?fbclid=IwAR3UMb17MT7Y-C5hqI2ZzF8bIA1O7NUL9UUJa4qfm69SoRVxb6jcdrJbdjw
Abandoned America link with photos as of April 2022.
https://www.abandonedamerica.us/the-victory-theatre?fbclid=IwAR0uJXJkkL65KHUC1e-vjiSE5SwiXLfFR7OKzkmQd7T1_85-te6aFbA-OOc
Abbott and Costello Opening Colgate Comedy Hour - 1952. Exterior shots at head end.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHyoVmVNeQc