Jack: Thank so much as I shall take that tour of the Orpheum that is in Memphis and NOT in Nashville. I guess the only think Nashville wants to be known for is the Grand Old Opry and Opryland. So sad to read the Nashville did not preserfe any of its historical theatres. I guess my next question is…why not? And to think that one of their theatres is “currently being gutted and will soon be part of a grocery store”? Unbelievable!
“It was Nashville’s last grand old theatre.” Such a sad comment regarding Nashville and their appreciation for historic theatres. If I ever visit TN, I guess I’ll have to visit Memphis and their beautiful Orpheum.
“Thank God the French Quarter is in New Orleans. Nashville would have torn it down and paved it over for Central Parking in the 1970s.” This is quite the quote by “Danny52” and so true after reading about the many theatres that Nashville HAD. From what I’ve read…..Church Street had the theatre district that should be there today, imo.
“Nashville had several big movie palaces downtown, three on Church Street. All have been razed.” What were the names of the “several big movie palaces” in downtown Nashville so I can at least read about them on CT. Thanks.
Will: I would love to see an interior photo(s) of this theatre in Memphis. From what I’ve read it doesn’t seem as if the City of Nashville has preserved any of their historical theatres though I may be wrong so would love to be proven wrong in this case.
Lost Memory: Great color photo of a great old theatre which may not have a future because of some 8 screen modern venue opening in town! I have been through Wytheville many times enroute south so will check out this once single screen theatre the next time I’m in that area….would like to see it returned to a single screen venue! If I see anyone who is willing to listen, I will give them my theatre thoughts/opinions!
ken mc: Thanks for all of the great b/w photos, but especially of the photo showing the interior as so many times photos are shown of the exterior, only.
Another building with great architecture design and special tile roof without the 1968 marquee that just doesn’t look as nice as it covers up the tile area with the word…OGDEN.
It’s a shame that the Denver couldn’t have later been used for concerts and other non movie events as it was a Rapp & Rapp according to JTFox on May 4th so it certainly had historical value.
William: I would have bet that would have been the answer and reading the word….DEMOLISHED! My next question is….why? Must look to see if the former DENVER is listed with CT.
Will: What does it mean Eberson “hard top”? I may have asked you this before, so please forgive me if that is the case.
Jack: Thank so much as I shall take that tour of the Orpheum that is in Memphis and NOT in Nashville. I guess the only think Nashville wants to be known for is the Grand Old Opry and Opryland. So sad to read the Nashville did not preserfe any of its historical theatres. I guess my next question is…why not? And to think that one of their theatres is “currently being gutted and will soon be part of a grocery store”? Unbelievable!
“It was Nashville’s last grand old theatre.” Such a sad comment regarding Nashville and their appreciation for historic theatres. If I ever visit TN, I guess I’ll have to visit Memphis and their beautiful Orpheum.
“Thank God the French Quarter is in New Orleans. Nashville would have torn it down and paved it over for Central Parking in the 1970s.” This is quite the quote by “Danny52” and so true after reading about the many theatres that Nashville HAD. From what I’ve read…..Church Street had the theatre district that should be there today, imo.
Isn’t Carthage the hometown of Mr. Al Gore?
It is truly a shame that Nashville no longer has this former Eberson theatre!
“Nashville had several big movie palaces downtown, three on Church Street. All have been razed.” What were the names of the “several big movie palaces” in downtown Nashville so I can at least read about them on CT. Thanks.
Chuck: Can’t access the Photobucket photos and would like to especially see the smaller auditorium photo.
“The Orpheum also owns a Mighty Wurlizter organ” And that organ would have been built in N. Tonawanda NY!
Will: I would love to see an interior photo(s) of this theatre in Memphis. From what I’ve read it doesn’t seem as if the City of Nashville has preserved any of their historical theatres though I may be wrong so would love to be proven wrong in this case.
I clicked on Seth’s Flickr site and read that this theatre is now a storefront church?
Lost Memory: Great color photo of a great old theatre which may not have a future because of some 8 screen modern venue opening in town! I have been through Wytheville many times enroute south so will check out this once single screen theatre the next time I’m in that area….would like to see it returned to a single screen venue! If I see anyone who is willing to listen, I will give them my theatre thoughts/opinions!
Mikeoaklandpark: I’ll be anxiously awaiting a photo(s). Thanks.
ken mc: Thanks for all of the great b/w photos, but especially of the photo showing the interior as so many times photos are shown of the exterior, only.
Lost Memory: I couldn’t see the above photo as a message read “Tammi G. is no longer active on Flickr.”
Another building with great architecture design and special tile roof without the 1968 marquee that just doesn’t look as nice as it covers up the tile area with the word…OGDEN.
What a beautiful theatre building!
It’s a shame that the Denver couldn’t have later been used for concerts and other non movie events as it was a Rapp & Rapp according to JTFox on May 4th so it certainly had historical value.
Any interior photos…“Lost Memory”?
Yet nice to read where the organ is now….Organ Stop Pizza in Mesa AZ.
So the Denver was a Rapp & Rapp and then was demolished. Shame!
William: I would have bet that would have been the answer and reading the word….DEMOLISHED! My next question is….why? Must look to see if the former DENVER is listed with CT.
What happened to the theatre with the DENVER marquee?
ken mc: Your b/w photos posted on Sept. 13 were wonderful to see with 2 vertical marquees across the street in downtown Denver!
Will, Thanks for the Fox explanation.