Comments about Senator Theatre in Chico, CA

Mikeyisirish on June 26, 2012 at 9:10 pm

A few 2012 photos can be seen here and here.

bkazmer on March 13, 2010 at 8:52 pm

I had forgotten that train in the middle of the street. I saw it in the 60s and in the 1984 photo above. Does this still happen. We were in the military when we saw it….probably 1966 or so. We did go to the Senator too!

WJCoady on February 23, 2010 at 9:14 pm

I read the other day in the Chico paper that the El Rey is open again for special showings mostly on weekends. It seems unlikely that it will be converted to office space after all. If you get a chance go! The inside is amazing!

lostmemory on September 12, 2009 at 2:57 am

Here are more photos:

kencmcintyre on September 11, 2009 at 6:01 pm

Here is another photo:
http://tinyurl.com/nehnnj

lostmemory on January 7, 2009 at 2:19 am

This is a December 2008 exterior view.

atkinkd on August 9, 2008 at 5:01 pm

Anyone have any interior pictures? i have seen the CSUC collection and it was great, however it would be nice to see more extensive collection. Also, anyone interested in seeing the Seanator restored completely?

lostmemory on June 11, 2008 at 3:11 pm

Here is a June 2008 photo.

longislandmovies on May 7, 2008 at 5:46 pm

http://www.bizquest.com/buy/898874.html

lostmemory on December 19, 2007 at 5:14 pm

This is another photo of the Senator Theater.

kencmcintyre on November 30, 2007 at 3:39 am

Here are a few more photos:
http://tinyurl.com/25djjr
http://tinyurl.com/yv7h6n
http://tinyurl.com/2akxh4

kencmcintyre on November 30, 2007 at 3:30 am

Still listed for sale at 5.25 million. Here is another photo:
http://tinyurl.com/238ukm

lostmemory on October 18, 2007 at 4:06 am

A Wurlitzer theater organ opus 1833 style “E” was installed in the Senator Theater on 1/27/1928.

lostmemory on October 5, 2007 at 3:31 pm

Here is a recent photo of the Senator Theater.

lostmemory on October 4, 2007 at 3:22 pm

Status should be Open and function should be Concerts. Here is their website.

longislandmovies on September 6, 2007 at 5:49 am

noww on loopnet for $5,250.00

spazela on July 9, 2007 at 11:50 pm

The Senator Theatre in downtown Chico has been recently restored and is currently for sale. For more information, history, info on the designer, and photos please check out www.senatortheatreforsale.com
Thanks!

STELLARB on June 13, 2007 at 7:34 pm

Great picture, Lost Memory…i can’t wait to check this one out for myself next month!

lostmemory on February 16, 2007 at 9:07 pm

This is a recent night view of the Senator marquee.

bojeta on July 18, 2006 at 5:55 am

Oops! It was the El Rey in Chico where my son and I saw Fantasia. Now I hear they’re tearing the El Rey down for office space. UGGHHH…. You should have seen the inside of this theatre. A real treasure is lost!

bojeta on July 18, 2006 at 5:31 am

Took my son to see many films at the Senator while I was attending Chico State University in 1981. We saw Fantasia there and it was absolutely the PERFECT theatre to see it in. BEAUTIFUL even then when it was still suffering from the UA influences.

lostmemory on May 3, 2006 at 5:19 pm

This is a recent photo of the Senator Theater.

EcRocker on January 7, 2006 at 3:54 am

I was up in Chico from April 17 -June 1st of 1997. I never got to see the inside of the building but It reminded me of the type of theaters I grew up with in New York City. I am glad it is still standing.

mandy on December 22, 2005 at 3:05 pm

I run a magazine in Chico and am working on an extensive feature of north state theaters for an upcoming issue. I’d love to chat with anyone who’d like to provide information! You can reach me via email or by calling 530-893-1933. Thanks!

lostmemory on November 19, 2005 at 5:16 pm

This is a modern photo of the Senator Theater.

Senator Theatre

517 Main Street, Chico, CA 95928

517 Main Street,
Chico, CA 95928