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March 26, 2009
Struggling Md. movie theater gets no bidders
HAGERSTOWN, MD — Even after being put up for sale, there is little interest for the Hagerstown 10.
A struggling 10-screen movie theater near Hagerstown has found no bidders at an auction.
Kenny Ridenour, whose family owns the Hagerstown Cinema 10, said he was surprised at the lack of interest in the 39-year-old property.
Read more at WTOP.
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March 19, 2009
Single screen theater for Sale
Single screen movie theatre for sale in NW Wisconsin for $105,000. It’s a large auditorium with 262 seats. Good concession area, brenkert bx60 film projector, with parts projector—alpha platter system.
The community is about 2800. We sell tickets for $3. Mostly 2nd run movies…old owner ran 1st run movies and was very successful. I have lost my motivation.
We do really good business with local schools.
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March 12, 2009
Theater on auction block Saturday
MILACA, MN — With few other options, the owners of the Milaca Theatre put it up for sale this weekend.
The Milaca Theatre is available once again via an auction that will be held Saturday, March 14 at 10 a.m.
Its current owners, Cathy and John Summers would like to continue owning it, but a job relocation moved them to St. Louis, Mo.
Cathy’s sisters (Cindy Ames and Kelly Johnson) have been managing it on their behalf, but both live in St. Cloud, making it difficult to maintain. And Ames is moving, which added to the decision to sell.
Read more in the Mille Lacs County Times.
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March 6, 2009
US 23 Twin DI put up for sale
FLINT, MI — After the recent death of Lou Warrington Jr., his son Lou Warrington III has put the US 23 Twin Drive-in Theatre up for sale. There are “For Sale by Owner” signs with a hand-written phone number posted underneath the drive-in’s landmark neon marquee. As previously reported, the drive-in will reopen this year for the final time under Warrington family ownership.
Further info can be found in the Flint Journal which does indicate that if there is no buyer by the end of the season, the drive-in will sit vacant. Warrington is asking for between $5 million to $8 million for the 30+ acre property. The story also mentions one potential buyer who wants to keep it as a drive-in theater.
The “23” for the first time ever, has no local competition because the crosstown rival Miracle Twin DI in Burton is not reopening. So it is expected to get the big movies, which the Miracle Twin had previously gotten most of in previously seasons, this summer.
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March 5, 2009
Vintage ticket machines for sale
Hello,
I have two old ticket dispensing machines and I would like to sell them. I also have some rolls of tickets to go with them.I am based in Gillingham, Kent. For more details, my number is 077 26 77 88 29
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February 23, 2009
Marcus Loew bronze plaque for sale
I’ve acquired one of those 144+ bronze plaques with a brass relief bust of Marcus Loew. These plaques were mounted in the lobbies of most, if not all, Loews movie palaces. The plaque was designed by sculptor Louis Keila and produced in 1924. One of these is in the collection of the Jewish Museum in New York, and has been catalogued by the Smithsonian Institute.
Anyone wishing more information, including a digital image, is invited to contact me offline.
I am also wondering how many of these plaques still exist in what were the Loews theaters.
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February 19, 2009
SF Silver Screen for sale
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The Roxie Cinema in San Francisco has a Silver Screen for sale. Not sure of the exact size, it was never used by the Roxie and has not yet been opened (it’s been in storage for years and years).
But if you are interested, let me know and I’ll open it up and send you all the pertinent info.
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February 16, 2009
Allen Theatre Organ model 317 for sale
We have a gorgeous Allen theatre organ, model 317, possibly an EX, with 4 utility-grade speakers and an Allen voice recorder in addition to the built-in recording device. Asking $22,000 obo.
It is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and the purchaser would be responsible for the shipping. It was purchased used by my step-father about 3 years ago who paid about $35-39,000 for it and who, unfortunately, was only able to play it a few months before he passed away from Brain Cancer. Please, serious inquiries only. I’m happy to email you a picture of it. Sorry, no personal checks or money orders.
Allen 317-EX? w/4 speakers + Allen voice recorder =$22,000 obo
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February 13, 2009
Wanted: Concession stand
Hello,
I’m looking for a concession stand in used but good condition. I live in Milwaukee, WI. I’d love to find one near.
Please email me back if you have one.
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February 12, 2009
Kent Theatre for sale
SOUTH WHITLEY, IN — The historic Kent Theatre is for sale. The Kent Theatre, which has been operating for the past 60 years, is a one-screen, second-run movie theatre with 220 refurbished seats and other amenities.
You may contact Mark at (951) 674-1159 (serious inquiries only). For more information, please visit our website.