Thomasina: Thanks for your help as I’m trying to view the work being done at the Paramount while visiting friends in Concord who live on S. Union. I recall reading an article about the work being done with name(s), but I don’t recall where I read the article no if I even saved it. BTW, I was glad to see that there is work being done at the former Cabarrus Creamery location as that building dates back to the 1920’s.
Lacceee: I believe when the bank bought the former Cabarrus theatre the bank used it for storage so probably removed the seats and I’m sure your grandmother is a wonderful theatre source so do continue to ask her questions.
Lacceee: Thanks for this information and do you know anything about a theatre in Concord called the Paramount as it is being restored today? I have an address of 6 N. Union, but not sure if that is correct. The location of the former Cabarrus is 22 N. Union Street.
The set was beautiful and using the marquee in the way they did was really special. Abd was glad to see Philip Seymour Hoffman win for his portrayal of Truman Capote in Capote.
Dorothy from Oz: Who is the author of “The Last Rivet” as I couldn’t find it on Barnes and Noble by title? BTW, there was a book written entitled The Making of Oz that might be of interest to you, Dorothy and say hi to Toto!
Well, tomorrow night is the BIG night and it will be interesting to see what film gets Best Picture! And the fashions being worn along the red carpet are always fun to see, too!
unfogged: Thank you! Though some of the photos are dark I clicked on them all to enlarge and could see the mural photos rather well as I could make out a couple of the figurines and then looked back at the artist’s rendering to compare. Such a shame that this theatre was left to deteriorate over the many years. I’ve seen more than a few dirty theatre seats covered in dust since becoming a member of CT so these didn’t shock me…they just made me sad.
Also I’d like to compare the artist’s rendition for restoration plans to what it looks like today especially the colorful scene above the stage area. And why was the name changed from Majestic to Uptown?
Was this theatre near the present Tampa Theatre? I can’t believe that the folks behind the Tampa Theatre couldn’t pull some weight and help save the Strand. I recall another theatre in Florida by the name of Strand….it’s in Key West FL and is now a Walgreens drugstore. /theaters/2576/
Not good news on CT today! So sorry to read your words concerning the Strand in Tampa. It is bad enough that the building was demolished, but the fact that the Spanish facade was not kept intact and used in the proposed condo tower. The Spanish decor is such an important part of Florida’s history, too and especially in the City of Tampa! The current town fathers sure missed the mark on this decision! I hope they at least put up a historical plaque and photo. The vintage photos are really nice and shows without a doubt the architectural reasons for saving it!
I just visited Concord and tried to find the location for the former Paramount Theatre which is listed on Cinema Tour, but did locate the former Carrabus/Carolina Theatre/First Charter Bank building. Could someone who has more information on the former Paramount perhaps add the theater to CT? Thanks.
unfogged eyes: Thanks so much as I find this theatre of CT interest! I’m sure CT member, Jim Rankin who resides in nearby Milwaukee probably knows about this theatre and much of its history.
unfogged eyes: Interesting to note that this theatre was built “with them” which included phones connected to the dressing room area though sad to read about the overall condition of the theatre and of these 8 apartments. The phrase…..“if walls could talk” comes to mind!
Sorry…as I see the first two are different photos of the same area, but too bad that it all falls under the word….demolished.
Bob: Are those photos of before and after?
Bob: Where are the before and after photos to see how much the proscenium was altered?
jkoffman: Great post and a great family theatre legacy!
Thomasina: Thanks for your help as I’m trying to view the work being done at the Paramount while visiting friends in Concord who live on S. Union. I recall reading an article about the work being done with name(s), but I don’t recall where I read the article no if I even saved it. BTW, I was glad to see that there is work being done at the former Cabarrus Creamery location as that building dates back to the 1920’s.
David Chapman: Thanks for your memories. Do you know when the theatre days ended in Cattaraugus?
Lacceee: I believe when the bank bought the former Cabarrus theatre the bank used it for storage so probably removed the seats and I’m sure your grandmother is a wonderful theatre source so do continue to ask her questions.
Lacceee: Thanks for this information and do you know anything about a theatre in Concord called the Paramount as it is being restored today? I have an address of 6 N. Union, but not sure if that is correct. The location of the former Cabarrus is 22 N. Union Street.
The set was beautiful and using the marquee in the way they did was really special. Abd was glad to see Philip Seymour Hoffman win for his portrayal of Truman Capote in Capote.
Dorothy from Oz: Who is the author of “The Last Rivet” as I couldn’t find it on Barnes and Noble by title? BTW, there was a book written entitled The Making of Oz that might be of interest to you, Dorothy and say hi to Toto!
Well, tomorrow night is the BIG night and it will be interesting to see what film gets Best Picture! And the fashions being worn along the red carpet are always fun to see, too!
I’m still trying to bring up the official website for the Majestic, but am still having trouble.
unfogged: Thank you! Though some of the photos are dark I clicked on them all to enlarge and could see the mural photos rather well as I could make out a couple of the figurines and then looked back at the artist’s rendering to compare. Such a shame that this theatre was left to deteriorate over the many years. I’ve seen more than a few dirty theatre seats covered in dust since becoming a member of CT so these didn’t shock me…they just made me sad.
unfogged: Thanks in regards to a mural photo(s).
Also I’d like to compare the artist’s rendition for restoration plans to what it looks like today especially the colorful scene above the stage area. And why was the name changed from Majestic to Uptown?
unfogged: Thanks for the flickr.com site and hopefully in the near future we can view more particularly the interior.
Yes, sadly “its gone now”.
“……hailed as "the most beautiful theatre in the South”. The town fathers of Tampa need to be asked…….why?
Was this theatre near the present Tampa Theatre? I can’t believe that the folks behind the Tampa Theatre couldn’t pull some weight and help save the Strand. I recall another theatre in Florida by the name of Strand….it’s in Key West FL and is now a Walgreens drugstore. /theaters/2576/
Not good news on CT today! So sorry to read your words concerning the Strand in Tampa. It is bad enough that the building was demolished, but the fact that the Spanish facade was not kept intact and used in the proposed condo tower. The Spanish decor is such an important part of Florida’s history, too and especially in the City of Tampa! The current town fathers sure missed the mark on this decision! I hope they at least put up a historical plaque and photo. The vintage photos are really nice and shows without a doubt the architectural reasons for saving it!
I just visited Concord and tried to find the location for the former Paramount Theatre which is listed on Cinema Tour, but did locate the former Carrabus/Carolina Theatre/First Charter Bank building. Could someone who has more information on the former Paramount perhaps add the theater to CT? Thanks.
Interesting Eberson!
unfogged eyes: Thanks so much as I find this theatre of CT interest! I’m sure CT member, Jim Rankin who resides in nearby Milwaukee probably knows about this theatre and much of its history.
Does this theatre having a working official website as the one listed doesn’t seem to work? And the artist’s rendering is beautiful!
unfogged eyes: Interesting to note that this theatre was built “with them” which included phones connected to the dressing room area though sad to read about the overall condition of the theatre and of these 8 apartments. The phrase…..“if walls could talk” comes to mind!