Wes-Ten Theater
3925 NW Tenth Street,
Oklahoma City,
OK
73107
3925 NW Tenth Street,
Oklahoma City,
OK
73107
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This theater was in operation from 1949 to 1975.
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Oooops! The comments were deleted above…They were; Yes, the 2 story
white building seen in the map is the ole Wes-Ten Theater Building. Here’s the direct link to the photo: View link
LongestDay:
Yes, that large white buidling is the former WesTen Theatre. Appearance was extensively altered when the structure was converted to a homeless shelter. Original WesTen Threatre had a typical neon outlined, movie house facade, with a large, V shaped, flashing neon marquee.
Modern photos of the former Wes-Ten Theatre can be found on Roadside Oklahoma site. Facade has been altered beyong recognition.
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/486
Great story Longest Day on what a owner could do.
Mike,
Thanks!
Another tid bit about the efficiency of the WesTen in the early 60’s;
The entire operation only required 2 employees. 1). Cashier doubled as Concession girl. 2). Projectionist (worked double shifts on Saturday) plus the Owner…
Theatre was cleaned by a partime person after operating hours.
The little theatre generated significant profits that allowed the future acquisition of the Tower Theatre and then later to the Winchester Drive Inn..
They ran a 512 seat theatre with that staff.let’s take the projectionist out of the picture,A cashier doubled as a concession girl how on earth did they serve a sell-out with that few of people.I can see it on a tuesday evening in Febuary,but i assume the weekends must have been a mad house.I guess the Box office girl sold and tore tickets that can quickly turn to thief if one chooses to do it.What a operation, Longest Day.
Very rare was the case that there was a sell-out during that time frame and when it got really busy, George (owner) would assist with
the concession and he would be all smiles from ear to ear! ($$$$$).
George Shanbour also used profits made from the Wes-Ten Theatre to purchase the extremely popular Beverly’s (downtown) Diner, next door to the Colcord Bldg.
Thanks Guys.hope he shared the profits with an overworked Staff.
The Cinema Section of Roadside Oklahome is closed, they no longer have theatre photos according to the site. Go to their home page for further details.