Gem Theater
618 S. Main Avenue,
Tulsa,
OK
74119
618 S. Main Avenue,
Tulsa,
OK
74119
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This theater operated from 1934 to 1951.
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Not sure this shot is worth posting, but a partial view of the Gem Theatre can be seen in this image, photo left -
http://www.tulsalibrary.org/JPG/B4800.jpg
In this aerial view (middle of block left of proposed office tower) can be seen the former Gem Theatre. Directly across the street from the Gem sat the Downtown Adult Cinema.
http://www.tulsalibrary.org/JPG/D9756.jpg
The former Gem Theatre can be seen (photo left) of the Public Service Bldg -
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The Gem is listed in 1950 with 411 seats.
From Boxoffice magazine, January 1946:
TULSA-John E. Feeney, veteran southwestern theater owner, who operates the Gem and Cozy, is seriously ill. Feeney has operated theaters in Oklahoma since 1913. In the course of his career he has opened eight theaters and has managed houses in Bartlesville, Okmulgee, Henryetta and other towns.
Roadside Oklahoma web site has a vintage nightshot of the Gem Theatre, Tulsa.
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/715
Middle structure (photo right) is the former Gem Theatre,
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