Comments about Okla Theatre in McAlester, OK

Kewpie on May 18, 2012 at 4:18 pm

Rowley United Theatres (AKA- Paramount R&R Theatres) ran an ad in the 1952 McAlester High School Yearbook that listed five theatres;
CHIEF – NEW – OKLA – STAR – 270 DRIVE-IN

DonLewis on October 24, 2010 at 1:27 pm

From 2010 a photo of the Okla Theatre in McAlester.

raybradley on July 15, 2010 at 12:55 pm

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lrostochil on May 26, 2010 at 5:09 am

Here it is in 2010:

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And a detail shot of one of the letters in the neon sign:

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Chuck1231 on April 2, 2010 at 7:01 am

2009 photo of the Okla Theatre.
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Chuck1231 on November 21, 2009 at 4:42 pm

In the late-1920’s this theatre was known as the Palace Theatre.

raybradley on October 12, 2009 at 6:54 am

Concession stand 2004 shot of the Okla Theatre. Modern dropped ceiling hid Art Deco detailing and the encirling mazzanine.
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lostmemory on July 30, 2009 at 2:32 am

This is a close-up shot of the Okla.

lostmemory on May 3, 2009 at 9:07 am

Another 1985 photo is here.

Chuck1231 on April 9, 2009 at 3:33 pm

1985 night photo of the Okla theatre.
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Chuck1231 on April 9, 2009 at 3:32 pm

1985 photo of the Okla Theatre. When you google the theatre it is still there with all the doors papered over and a few panels out of the marquee but still don’t look like its in bad shape.
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Chuck1231 on March 23, 2009 at 5:10 am

Another photo showing deteriation
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lostmemory on March 22, 2008 at 9:10 am

This is another photo of the Okla.

lostmemory on December 3, 2007 at 2:32 pm

Another recent photo showing the Okla Theater can be seen here.

seymourcox on November 11, 2007 at 9:43 am

1952 view …
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lostmemory on September 6, 2007 at 11:13 am

This is a 2007 photo of the Okla Theater.

Lauren Durbin on November 1, 2006 at 6:36 am

Some recent photos I have taken:
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calc on October 12, 2006 at 10:01 pm

what is the current status on this theatre? thanks in advance

lostmemory on August 14, 2006 at 8:40 pm

Here is another photo of the Okla Theater.

Okie on May 28, 2006 at 12:44 am

McAlester’s OKLA Theatre was operated by United Artist Theatres Circuit.

xxx on November 5, 2005 at 10:33 am

I’m sorry for the above incorrect information. Here are correct web addresses;
1898 PALACE…
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FORUM (aprox c1907)…
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1927 PALACE (AKA-Grand, Okla)…
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CHIEF…
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Let’s croxx our fingers and press enter!!!

xxx on November 5, 2005 at 10:32 am

I’m sorry for the above incorrect information. Here are correct web addresses;
1898 PALACE…
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FORUM (aprox c1907)…
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1927 PALACE (AKA-Grand, Okla)…
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CHIEF…
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Let’s croxx our fingers and press enter!!!

xxx on November 5, 2005 at 10:30 am

I’m sorry for the above incorrect information. Here are correct web addresses;
1898 PALACE…
View link
FORUM (aprox c1907)…
View link
1927 PALACE (AKA-Grand, Okla)…
View link
CHIEF…
View link
Let’s croxx our fingers and press enter!!!

xxx on November 5, 2005 at 10:28 am

I’m sorry for the above incorrect information. Here are correct web addresses;
1898 PALACE…
View link
FORUM (aprox c1907)…
View link
1927 PALACE (AKA-Grand, Okla)…
View link
CHIEF…
View link
Let’s croxx our fingers and press enter!

xxx on November 5, 2005 at 10:08 am

Here are vintage pix of several McAlester theaters;
1898 PALACE-
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FORUM (aprox c1907)-
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1927 PALACE (AKA-Grand, Okla)-
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CHIEF-
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Okla Theatre

18 E. Choctaw Avenue, McAlester, OK 74501

18 E. Choctaw Avenue,
McAlester, OK 74501