Try going to the local library and looking at the local newspaper on microfilm from 1963. Probably labor intensive, but you’ll get your desired results.
The historic Meroney Theater, originally called the Meroney Opera House, was built between the years of 1905-1906. Once a well-known touring house for live performers, the Meroney Theater has hosted a number of famous actors, speakers and musicians. Actresses Sarah Bernhardt and Lillian Russell, President William H. Taft, and legendary composer John Phillip Souza have all graced the stage of the Meroney Theater, captivating audiences. As its early days as the premier performing outlet of the area came to a halt, the Meroney Theater was eventually turned into everything from a movie theater to offices to a meeting facility for local organizations. Finally, in 1991, individual donors began providing the necessary funds to make the Meroney Theater once again a special place for the performing arts. The Meroney Theater was completely restored to its original turn-of-the-century splendor in October, 1995. Today, audiences can experience the remarkable talent of the Piedmont Players, who are proud to call the majestic Meroney Theater home.
Good catch. The picture of the Palms appears to demonstrate a bungelow style architecture with the lattice work. It is no wonder that the flames were so huge on the subsequent fire.
A bit of curiosity: The Meighan /Richey reopened on 1/28/38 after a 4 year dormancy. The Palms burned down on 1/30/38. Coincidence?
Remember that the former manager of the Meighan ran (or at least planned to run) the Palms.
Here is a small photo (DON’T try to expand without a subscription):
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The 1951 FDY lists it as having 1180 seats.
Try going to the local library and looking at the local newspaper on microfilm from 1963. Probably labor intensive, but you’ll get your desired results.
This theater is the Meroney Theater.
The historic Meroney Theater, originally called the Meroney Opera House, was built between the years of 1905-1906. Once a well-known touring house for live performers, the Meroney Theater has hosted a number of famous actors, speakers and musicians. Actresses Sarah Bernhardt and Lillian Russell, President William H. Taft, and legendary composer John Phillip Souza have all graced the stage of the Meroney Theater, captivating audiences. As its early days as the premier performing outlet of the area came to a halt, the Meroney Theater was eventually turned into everything from a movie theater to offices to a meeting facility for local organizations. Finally, in 1991, individual donors began providing the necessary funds to make the Meroney Theater once again a special place for the performing arts. The Meroney Theater was completely restored to its original turn-of-the-century splendor in October, 1995. Today, audiences can experience the remarkable talent of the Piedmont Players, who are proud to call the majestic Meroney Theater home.
Homepage:
http://www.piedmontplayers.com/
Old photos and organ history at this link:
http://atos.stirlingprop.com/no_saenger/index.htm
Same photos, only larger, at this site:
http://www.oldchesterpa.com/theatres_boyd.htm
The theater has just joined the consortium of the County Theater (Doylestown, PA) and the Ambler (Ambler, PA).
Here is their website:
www.brynmawrfilm.org
Tel 610-527-9898
Can’t wait to go there!
History & photos at this link:
http://atos.stirlingprop.com/strand/strand.htm
Great photos and history at this link:
http://atos.stirlingprop.com/liberty/index.htm
Great photos & history at this link:
http://atos.stirlingprop.com/temple/index.htm
Homepage:
http://www.naalehutheatre.com/
Small photos and brief history at this link:
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Small photo & brief history at this link:
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Now a lobster restaurant:
http://www.bestlobster.com/HomeBody.html
Homepage:
http://www.zianet.com/daac/riograndetheatre.htm
Homepage:
http://www.garmanoperahouse.com/
Small photos at this link, courtesy of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia:
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Photos at this link, courtesy of the Philadelphia Athenaeum:
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Photo courtesy of the New York Public library:
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Looks like a great event on March 8th:
http://www.lansdalehistory.org/
Article puts the demolition date for the Lansdale as 1979.
Architect is listed as Magaziner, Eberhard & Harris, which puts the theater being built in the 1920s.
Another old picture:
http://fpc.dos.state.fl.us/prints/pr10992.jpg
Good catch. The picture of the Palms appears to demonstrate a bungelow style architecture with the lattice work. It is no wonder that the flames were so huge on the subsequent fire.
A bit of curiosity: The Meighan /Richey reopened on 1/28/38 after a 4 year dormancy. The Palms burned down on 1/30/38. Coincidence?
Remember that the former manager of the Meighan ran (or at least planned to run) the Palms.
Current view of the theater, a bit obscured by some trees:
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Yes, I imagine with the tall marquee that you could see it from quite a distance. Old photos here: (DON’T try to expand photos)
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