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July 26, 2006
URGENT - 400 theater seats For Sale
From a university theater, we have 800 upholstered theater seats with wood arm rests that we need to liquidate. They may be purchased in any quantity.
We can email photos.
We are in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Please call or email me (Lisa):
612-221-9428
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July 25, 2006
Twin Cinema in Central Illinois For Sale
Twin screen movie theater in small Central Illinois town draws from surrounding population (8 mile radious) of about 20,000 people. It has a live in apartment and it’s only $389,000.
The 5,900 sq ft building is beautiful and only 10 years old. Each screen (12 x 28) seats 200 people. It is located off an Illinois highway with a traffic count of 7,000 cars per day. There is also a 1,000 sq ft projection/filming room with its own living room, kitchen and bedroom. You could live at the theater. The business takes very little effort to run and has a concession area that has high margins.
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July 24, 2006
New Book Out About The Rise of Mexican Cinema
A new book was just released, “Mexican Movies in the United States: A History of the Films, Theaters and Audiences, 1920-1960.”
It’s by Rogelio Agrasanchez and it discusses the films and venues around the country where Mexican Cinema was prevalent.
For more information, read the Amazon page for this book.
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750 Theater Seats for Sale
For sale are 750 vintage theater seats, originally built by the American Desk company, now called Seating Concepts.
The seats are maroon in color and will be ready for pick-up in August. Perfect seating for anybody restoring an old movie house. Asking $11.00 per seat, or best offer.
Also for sale are some old cinema platters. Please call Dan at 215-983-0987 or e-mail me at .
Location is in Northern New Jersey.
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July 20, 2006
Massive Art Deco Theater Fixture For Sale On Ebay
Massive art deco stainless steel theater fixture for sale on e-bay. If you are looking for an original deco fixture, this is it. It’s from the Presidio Theater in San Francisco, CA. The theater was built in 1936, opened July 1, 1937. To find out more go to the E-bay Item Listing.
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July 19, 2006
Looking for East Texas Theater!
Looking for open or closed theater to buy in the East Texas area ONLY! Condition should be fair to good . Email me at . Serious and ready to buy by August 2006. No larger than a quad.
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July 18, 2006
Looking for Theater to Purchase!!!
Looking for a small to mid-sized(75-400 seats) theater to create a new independent theater for film, stage, & live music events. I also would like to add a kitchen to provide a full restaurant menu & bar. Single or Multi-Screen Venue.
Looking in areas(NC & SC) such as: Charlotte, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, & Columbia.
Able to do some restoration, but would like to find a theater that does not need more than 30% of restoration work done for it.
Please contact ASAP! Thank you.
Please send history, details, and pictures to:
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July 17, 2006
Theatre for sale/lease in northwest NJ
Beautifully renovated turn of the century theater for sale in rural North West, New Jersey. One hour drive to New York City. Easy highway access, yet located in quaint county town on a picturesque Main Street. The theatre seats 185. New curtains, refurbished seating, new lighting, new 7' Yamaha piano. Excellent mailing list and press contacts. Web site, etc. Large stage. Good storage. Superb accoustics. Willing to discuss any reasonable offers/situations. Serious inquiries only. Owners need to relocate, will work to insure that the theatre is transfered to new owners/operaters that will continue to maitain the theater’s reputation as a serious art house. This is a great opportuinty for someone serious about true theatre.
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July 14, 2006
Art Deco theatre for sale in Illinois
HAVANA, IL — Lawford Theatre, up and running 1 screen movie theater for sale. The price has just been reduced $10,000 so the new asking price is $76,900.
Includes building, all equipment and concession. 3 rooms upstairs can be converted to Apartment. Office next door currently rented as a Barber Shop for $150 a month. You can find all information on my Realtor website: www.tammyhelman.com
Owner says to ‘bring him an offer to purchase’, sorry no leases available. He has other business ventures and had this property leased but is now running it himself to keep it open. He would prefer to sell rather than stay in the Theatre business. He is keeping it open to sell and to retain good will within the community.
If you are interested in information on this Theatre, please contact me at:
Tammy Helman, Realtor
Jim Maloof / Realtors
2990 Court St.
Pekin, IL 61554
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July 13, 2006
30 Years of Movie Posters
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Estate Sale of Anne Warner.
Twenty boxes of Movie posters collected over 30 years from local theaters by high school theater/business technology teacher. Some are rolled; some are folded. Have been stored in dry climate controlled area. Posters were displayed at local theaters; condition varies, but most are in very good condition or better. Posters will be sold from $2.00 and up. Just TOO many to inventory.
Sale is SATURDAY JULY 22, 2006
9:00 AM 514 Powell Drive Annapolis, Maryland 21401
410-849-8054