Colonia Theatre
35 South Broad Street,
Norwich,
NY
13815
35 South Broad Street,
Norwich,
NY
13815
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Opened on December 23, 1914, the Colonia Theatre is located on Broad Street off Colonial Plaza. It had a seating capacity for 800. It’s also listed as the “Colonial”. It was operated by the Schine Circuit.
The theater is still shown as being in operation as a movie house today. Any additional information on this theater would be appreciated.
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Bryan Krefft
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Hey Pat B!! I actually found that photo of Hazel Smalley!! Email me and i will scan and send you the copy! : )
1978 Photo
1983 Photo
1986 Photo
This was the Colonia in 2004.
Here is a 2009 photo.
Photo of the Colonia Theatre courtesy Nick’s Classic American Theatres.
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Estott,
Columbus wasn’t born in “Colon” Italy. There is no such place. He was born in Genoa (Genova).
Mr. Deluca you are entirely correct- either I misremembered the article of it was in error. Still, Columbus is the subject- he is supposed to have adopted the surname “Colon” during his years in Spain, and to have associated himself with the ancient admiral Colonius.
My point is basically to state that it was never at any time the “Colonial”
A postcard with an earlier appearance:
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Theatre opened 23 December 1914.
A postcard image of the Colonia Theatre in Norwich.