Ritz Theatre
267 W. Central Avenue,
Winter Haven,
FL
33881
267 W. Central Avenue,
Winter Haven,
FL
33881
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A picture of the theater when it was the Williamson: View link
From the 1940s, a postcard view of the Ritz Theatre and Central Avenue in Winter Haven.
Here are some 1988 photos:
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Here is a photo of the Ritz Theater.
A Robert-Morton theater organ was installed in the Williamson Theater in 1924.
This is a July 19, 2006 article that mentions the Ritz theater.
TC: Thanks for the vintage Ritz photo.
Here is an old photo with the Ritz marquee:
http://fpc.dos.state.fl.us/frisbie/fr0720.jpg
Simply said……….restore NOT destroy!
The curved ‘window’ in the old photos of the Ritz reminds me of the curved ‘signature’ window in the now demolished Tivoli in Mishawaka Indiana that was recently taken down by a mean wrecking ball! If I ever find myself in Mishawaka Indiana I will stand before that former theatre’s location and have a moment of silence THEN pay the Mayor a visit!
And thank you, State of Florida for the money grant to help restore this theatre for future generations to enjoy! I know after being a member of Cinema Treasures that they all can’t be saved, but this one will be! :–)
“Inside, the auditorium held a balcony, a small orchestra pit, dressing rooms and an organ.” Is the organ still there?
Another old photo: http://fpc.dos.state.fl.us/frisbie/fr0666.jpg
Williamson Theater can be seen on the left in this photo.
http://fpc.dos.state.fl.us/reference/rc21353.jpg
The Ritz Theatre seated 900 people when it was a movie theatre.