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March 7, 2007
Charles H Goulding - 1900’s theater manager
I have recently acquired a number of very old scrapbooks that originally belonged to Charles H. Goulding and am interested in locating any surviving family members who may wish to have them. The scrapbooks include newspaper clippings, photographs and personal correspondence.
Mr. Goulding had a long and complicated career managing theaters throughout New York State in the 1910s through the 1930s, from what i have found so far. He was the opening manager of the Eastman Theater in Rochester, NY in 1922. He also managed the Rochester Theater in Rochester, NY and for many years managed the Proctor’s Theater in Troy, NY on two separate occassions.
From some of the correspondence I picked up the name “Jess” as associated with him. Whether “Jess” is a man or woman is unclear. Wife? Son? Friend?
I know this is a shot in the dark, but if anyone has any information on Charles H. Goulding, please .
Many thanks!
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Reopened: Ritz Theatre
RENSSELAER, IN — After 24 years, the Ritz has reopened. Congratulations to the inspired new owner and to the city.
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March 6, 2007
Small-town theaters added to Texas' Most Endangered List
Preservation Texas has included Historic Small Town Theaters on its 2007 Most Endangered List. The Austin-based advocacy group included theaters such as the Palace Theater in Brady, McCulloch County, as part of a 12-site list that seeks to focus attention and resources on disappearing and endangered historical assets. And though Houston is not necessarily a small town, the list placed emphasis on the River Oaks and Alabama Theaters, which are endangered by redevelopment.
“Historic theaters deserve an encore as part of Main Street developments that are revitalizing small towns and it is important that they are protected and restored instead of demolished,” stated a February news release from Preservation Texas.
For more information, go to Preservation Texas.
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Theater seats for sale
100 Irwin high-backed seats available. Located in Brooklyn, NY. Suitable for stadium type floor. All legs are level. Height of seat is 41". Different widths. Reverse cupholders. $500.00 takes them.
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Odeon Cinema Newport
NEWPORT, WALES, UK — The Odeon Cinema, which is officially owned by the NCLA (Newport City Live Arena) is currently being leased to Newport City Church, of which I am a member. This facility, wonderful as it is, is showing substantial decay. The roof is leaking in many areas and the building has no heating.
It would be such a shame for this wonderful building to be sold to developers to make flats, when there are other possible uses for it. Members of the local community (including myself) would like it to become a centre for community education, arts, charity and programs for kids. A building this size needs some type of funding or enterprise to be able to pay for utilities and maintainence alone, of which the church does not have.
Can someone help us preserve and possibly save this building from developers, and make it a centre the community is in much need of?
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March 5, 2007
Get the Reel Story in Detroit
DETROIT, MI — A new exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum highlights Detroit movie theaters with a large selection of memorabilia.
Long gone are the days of getting dressed up to see a movie downtown, at a theater where patrons were greeted by a doorman and a full orchestra added live music to the mix.
But that era — and the decades of local movie-going that followed — are preserved by “Detroit: The ‘Reel’ Story,” a new exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum that traces the history of Detroit movie theaters from the early part of the 20th century to today.
Curator Michael Hauser of Detroit — who loaned many of the items on display — created the exhibit after working on the recent book “Detroit’s Downtown Movie Palaces” with DHM curator of collections Marianne Weldon. He said viewers can see how theaters evolved and how local history, architecture, promotions and graphics changed with the times.
With an in-depth look into suburban theaters as well, this seems like a very comprehensive exhibit that should not be missed.
For more, go to C&G News or the museum site.
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Fight for the Alameda
ALAMEDA, CA — With a possible megaplex in the works that would ultimately ruin the theater, Tonia De Paiva is leading a charge to save the Alameda Theatre.
Tonia De Paiva strolls by the Alameda Theater — a cyclone fence surrounding its front, a cement mixer guarding its entrance, the sounds of collapse coming from deep inside — and it breaks her heart.
Her beloved Alameda Theater, with its classic art deco interior, is being converted into one of
those fancy-schmancy megaplexes with eight screens and an adjoining garage. All her
precious memories are being bulldozed.It makes no sense to De Paiva, who’s trying to save her historic theater — built in 1932, closed in 1979 — from ending up the way of so many other movie palaces, knocked out by Blockbuster and Netflix.
For the full story, go to the Mercury-Register.
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Wanted: Old audio equipment and theatre seating
Will buy old speakers, horns, drivers, amplifiers and tubes. Names like Western Electric, Altec, Motiograph, ERPI, RCA, JBL. Please call if you have such equipment available, Chris @ 866.653.2834 or .
Also interested in old seats.
Willing to travel for equipment and seats!
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March 2, 2007
A Change of Seasons
Every fall, we can breathe a little easier because we know those award-contending films are coming. Some may let us down and others may come out of nowhere to surprise us, but we know somehow amongst the variety we’ll find some gems. Each summer, it’s time to dish out the popcorn because those big-budget franchise pics come to our doorsteps. Surely the majority of the sequels will be forgettable but you never know about those smaller films counter-released at the same time.
The film release schedule gets rather predictable over the years. While a great film would probably do well if released anytime of the year, the studios can’t help but go for a little extra by picking a choice date. On another note, they also can’t resist unloading a dud when no one will notice.
I was thinking yesterday though, “how does moviegoing change season to season?” Outside of the obvious(more children during summers and holidays), what do we come to expect from theaters at different times of the year?
Going to the movies can often be an escape, from the weather or even the holidays. Maybe a free day off in the middle of the week causes you to go to your local theater and enjoy a film with no one else around.
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Space Available for a new movie Theater
PORT JERVIS, NY — The 46,000 square foot space formerly occupied by the Great American Supermarket at Pike Plaza, 100 Pike Street Port Jervis, NY is available for lease. Many local residents would like to see a movie theater take over the space, as they now have to drive over 16 miles to Middletown to go to the movies.
Pike Plaza also has a Rite Aid, Dollar General, Burger King, Cutting Crew, Brother Bruno’s Pizza, and #1 Nail Salon.