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July 3, 2006
North Central Texas theater cafe for sale
GAINESVILLE, TX — The beautiful art deco State Theater & Backstage Cafe are for sale or lease in historic downtown Gainesville, Cooke County, TX.
Excellent business opportunity as there is not another operating movie theater in the county! Gainesville is approximately one hour from the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The 400+ seat theater and cafe were renovated in 2000.
The 3-story theater features state-of-the-art sound system, digital movie projection, stage and dressing rooms to accommodate live performances, a balcony with overhead doors equipped as A/V rooms and a third story with a large conference/board room.
The stunning neon marquee has been completely restored. It is featured in ‘Grand Old Texas Theaters That Won’t Quit’ by Joan Upton Hall and Stacey Hasbrook.
The 60+ seat Backstage Cafe opens through french doors into the theater lobby. It features faux-finished walls, 16' tin ceilings, original wood floors, an office, ADA bathroom, and stainless steel kitchen.
For more information, contact owner David Jones (940)736-5109 or see www.statetheatergainesville.com.
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June 28, 2006
827 movie theater seats for sale
PHOENIX, AZ — I have 817 Theater seats left for sale. Great condition. Cup holders. Can send pics.
You supply the transportation and my people will load them in your truck. Make an offer. Call 480-227-6217 for more details.
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June 27, 2006
Theaters Wanted
Chalet Theaters has announced that we are looking for a few ‘good theaters’.
If you have any for lease or sale, contact asap they can be drive-ins (closed or open) or any single or multi screen venue. If it needs work, we can do that also.
Thank you.
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June 22, 2006
Theatre seats for sale
I have about 600 theatre seats that came out of a high school auditorium. These are the flip up seats in excellent condition. You would need to make arrangements to pick up the seats in the panhandle of Texas. Email me for details, or call me at (863) 604-6289.
Kelly Forkner
Hall County Auction
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June 20, 2006
Wanted: Smaller Neighborhood Theater in South or North Carolina
Looking for an investment opportunity to create a new independent theater for both film/video presentations as well as some live music events. Seats 100-300 would be ideal.
Prefer NC/SC costal cities such as Wilmington/Wrightsville, Charleston or Myrtle Beach but would also seriously consider downtown areas in Charlotte, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, etc.
Funds available for some restoration work, but ideally we want a theater that is 80% ready to run.
Email details/photos to .
-Patrick
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June 6, 2006
Fulfill your theater dreams
Has your theater been begging for new curtains? How about new light bars or lighting?
Look no further — make your theater the envy in town! We’ve got theater curtains of varoius sizes, 12 can lights, and light bars with sections of alminum 10' long!
Does this sound like what your theater has been waiting for? Then call today to fulfill the dreams of your legendary theater!
Call Mike at 608-637-3291
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May 25, 2006
Looking for old theater movie posters
I am looking for people who can help me build my collection of old theater movie posters. I am looking for posters from the 20’s till the 80’s and from various genres and sizes.
If anyone still has old posters that he/she would be willing to sell, then please drop me a line. I am also interested in buying larger groups of posters.
i can be reached at: .
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May 24, 2006
Historic Wellmont Theatre for Sale or Lease!
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Historic Wellmont Theatre, located in the heart of downtown Montclair, is up for sale or net lease!
The theater was originally built as a live venue in 1922 and turned into New Jersey’s finest movie house shortly thereafter in 1929. It was triplexed in the middle of the century.
The two downstairs theater’s house around 403 seats while the upstairs theater (the original balcony) houses an unbelievable 500 seats. The theater has been updated sporadically, but retains the original grandeur and architectural detail.
If you are interested in leasing or purchasing this theater, please contact us. Terms to be negotiated. Call David Genova @ 973-783-2600 or email @ .
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May 17, 2006
Theatre Pipe Organ For Sale
CINCINNATI, OH — The 4 manual, 33 rank Theatre Pipe Organ from the now closed Music Palace Restaurant is for sale.
The organ was originally installed in the Mastabaum Theatre in Philadelphia, PA in 1929. The console was rebuilt in 1998 after a 1992 fire destroyed the orginal. All the other components were not damaged and are originals.
The organ and the entire business are for sale. Inquires can be made to Barbra Martey at 513-821-1675. Photos can be seen at http://the-music-palace.tripod.com.
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May 9, 2006
850 theater seats for sale
850 Theater seats for sale
Consession counters for sale
Pop machine motors, compressors and pumps Misc. for sale
Location, Phoenix, AZ.
Contact Pete. 480-227-6217
Make offer, best offer takes it.