Mesa Theatre
Grand Avenue,
Norwood,
CO
81423
Grand Avenue,
Norwood,
CO
81423
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One of two theatres that opened in Norwood in 1936. The Mesa Theatre could hold 200. The theatre closed sometime on the mid-1950’s.
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Motion Picture Herald, Nov. 22, 1947: “C. H. Ausmus has sold the Mesa, Norwood, Colo., to James Olde.”
Boxoffice, Feb. 14, 1948: “NORWOOD, CO. – Extensive improvements are being made by James O. Odle at the Mesa Theatre. Top corners of the false front have been cut away and windows on the west side boarded up. A composition siding will be put on the building and a marquee will be added in front. Odle also has plans for remodeling and redecorating the interior. Two old buildings next to the theatre are to be razed.”
The Norwood Star reported on May 17, 1951, that 231 children and 50 adults watched a matinee of “Cinderella” at the Mesa. Many preschoolers sat on other patrons' laps, and the theater “was well filled.”
The spelling of Odle or Olde seemed to alternate in every mention. So far, I haven’t tracked down which was accurate. Here’s a bag of clips.
Variety, Feb. 25, 1942: “Boyd Buss enlisted in the Army, - closing his Mesa, Norwood. Colo.”
Showman’s Trade Review, Oct. 5, 1946: “Chas. Asmus has bought the Mesa, Norwood, Colo., from Boyd Buss.”
Motion Picture Herald, Nov. 22, 1947: “C. H. Ausmus has sold the Mesa, Norwood, Colo., to James Olde.”
Showman’s Trade Review, Nov. 22, 1947: “James Odle has bought the Mesa, Norwood, Colo., from C. H. Ausmus.”
Boxoffice, Nov. 22, 1947: “exhibitors seen on (Denver) Filmrow included … James Olde, Norwood.”
Variety, June 23, 1954: “Reuben Stroh, owner of the Nuggett, Telluride, Colo., bought the Mesa, Norwood, Colo., from James Odle.”