Schine Holland Theatre
125 E. Columbus Avenue,
Bellefontaine,
OH
43311
125 E. Columbus Avenue,
Bellefontaine,
OH
43311
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The only copyrighted Dutch theme movie theater in the world, the Schine Holland Theatre was opened on February 12, 1931 as a 1,400-seat vaudeville and movie house.
The Holland Theatre closed in 1998 after being multiplexed and was then purchased by a non-profit group who have de-plexed the theatre and are currently renovating and restoring the theatre. By 2010, it had reopened as a concert venue.
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Dick Nicholl
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This is a 2005 photo.
I have never understood the asymmetrical design of the building. It just seems like it should have continued on to the right with the same layout. Still – it remains one of my all time favorites!
The building to the right does look out of place. It doesn’t appear to be part of the theater. Here is a 2009 shot of the interior.
What a beautiful and interesting interior. I am very glad the Holland is being restored. The Schines built many wonderful theatres. From what I read, the Schine brothers were very decent people.
The windmill turns slowly, there are soft lights in some windows of the homes. It’s a magical, unique and rare atmospheric treatment. And quietly tucked away in rural Ohio!
Here is a 2/11/31 ad from the Marysville Tribune:
http://tinyurl.com/yfxuc5v
The website is back and running! They have also re-opened and are holding concerts and performances while they continue the restoration.
Just a reminder, that website is at http://www.thehollandtheatre.org/
Be sure to check out the interior photos at http://www.thehollandtheatre.org/insidelook.html to see just what makes this theater truly a one-of-a-kind masterpiece! There isn’t another one like it anywhere in the world. What a wonderful distinction for the folks of Bellefontaine!
I was involved in the insallation of projection & sound equipment in the early 80’s The balcony was twined using the existing booth while a new booth was created downstairs for the main screen which was moved forward of the procenium arch. The auditorium details were'nt changed except for loss of back row seating to create new projection booth. Two additional auditoriums were stacked in the fly loft area one atop the other with a private enclosed viewing room at the rear of the lower theatre. The projection booth for these two screens were located in the upper theatre using two mirrors to project the image to the lower theatre! Access to the rear theatres was acheived by adding an enclosed tunnel otside the building from the lobby to the rear of the building. The theatre at that time was owned by an architect that had his offices in the theatre building.
Shouldn’t the designation be changed from CLOSED? I thought this theater was operational now.