The Valley Theatre did in fact burn down in 1953 or 1954. The reason I’m not sure which year it happened, is because I was very young at the time when my father was transferred to Lancaster from another location working for the “Western Amusement Company” who also purchased the Antelope Theatre from Mr. Roach. My father managed the Antelope Theatre from 1949 until he passed away in 1981 all the while still employed by the Western Amusement Company, a total of over 50 years. In addition, he also Built, named and managed the Jet Drive-in theatre for them from 1955 (when it was built) until his passing in 1981.
The Valley Theatre did in fact burn down in 1953 or 1954. The reason I’m not sure which year it happened, is because I was very young at the time when my father was transferred to Lancaster from another location working for the “Western Amusement Company” who also purchased the Antelope Theatre from Mr. Roach. My father managed the Antelope Theatre from 1949 until he passed away in 1981 all the while still employed by the Western Amusement Company, a total of over 50 years. In addition, he also Built, named and managed the Jet Drive-in theatre for them from 1955 (when it was built) until his passing in 1981.