Ken: Could that 1938 article be posted here if it isnt' too long? If it can be copied and sent, I’d provide my mailing address in an email as that information is on my CT profile page.
Ed: Thanks so much for replying to my organ inquiry. I’m not an organ society member, but do know several who are with MTOS (Metrolina Theatre Organ Society) in the Charlotte NC area. So sorry to hear about the Playhouse roof damage caused by hurricanes in FL as many theatres were destroyed or damaged along the MS coast and in N.O. If you go to the Sunrise Theatre CT link, you’ll learn about the restored 1923 theatre in Ft. Pierce FL. A good friend of mine sent me the 1/15/07 Palm Beach Post article as I didn’t realize this theatre ever existed. A member by the name of Paul Noble contributed the Sunrise to the CT list of theatres. Thank you Paul.
Jeff: Thanks for clearing up the architect dilemma as I was wondering about the J. McKay name mentioned by CT member, Lauren. Can you provide any information about the Tower organ?
Check out the neat b/w 50’s photo when clicking on Historic Tower Theater under Related Websites. I see a pipe organ and billowing are mentioned in the theatre description, but wonder if the organ is still intact at the Tower today?
This lecture would be most interesting and I only wish I were in the SF area to attend. If anyone does, please post your thoughts. From one CT member to another…thanks.
Paul: I see that you do not provide your email address on your profile page so please go to mine and send me an email as I would like to ask you more about the Sunrise Theatre. Thank you.
The Sunrise was built in 1923 by citrus king, Rupert “Pop” Koblegard when the city’s population was barely more than 2,000. The Sunrise’s restoration has been more than a decade in the works, beginning with the city’s Main Street program’s efforts to revitalize downtown. By the mid ‘90’s, the organization acquired the theater, which is listed on the National Register of Historical Places, and set plans in motion to renovate it. Construction finally began in 2002. Along the way, theater leaders and civic boosters had to raise the money, which came from both public and private sources.
A good friend of mine who lives in the West Palm Beach area sent me an article about this theatre. The following site is a link about the Sunrise and its beautiful restoration:
Mark: As a member of CTPS, Carolina Theatre Preservation Society, I urge you and anyone else interested in preserving the Carolna Theatre to contact us and come aboard! You can reach our president, Charlie Clayton at .com for further details.
“Hidden behind those draped walls you can see the elaborate plaster work that framed the original screen with its deco/ moderne styling.” Guess I’ll just have to visit the Manor while in Charlotte and check out those draped walls! Why would anyone cover up elaborate plaster work with its deco/moderne styling? They should uncover them and show them off!
Sad scenero to say the least. And are you referring to the Strand on this link that is or was in Ithaca? My earlier post was referring to the Strand that was in Seneca Falls NY.
Irv: Congratulations to you and other FL folks for putting your interest, energy and finances into restoring these wonderful old movie palaces for future generations to enjoy and to appreciate rather than demolish. Winter Garden is a beautiful quaint FL town and the addition of a restored theatre is a good thing!
“….the Paramount contained a Mighty Wurlitzer, which was lifted hydraulically from the orchestra pit to stage level…..” and I’m sure the residents of Bristol wish that this Mighty Murlitzer were still in residence at the Paramount!
“In the 50s, when a CinemaScope screen was installed, the ornate proscenium arch was damaged and its organ taken out.” So many theatres were changed due to the word….CinemaScope and in this case the ornate proscenium arch damaged which is such a shame along with the fact that the Wurlitzer was ‘taken out’! I’ve been in Bristol, but at the time did not have the old movie palace bug so didn’t make note of its presence.
Jim: I see from the list of Wisconsin theatres that many of Milwaukee’s old movie palaces have been demolished or closed so in your opinion of the ones standing which ones would you suggest someone seeing when making a trip to Milwaukee? I have a dear friend who works at Marquette and have just started exchanging emails so I wanted to tell him of my cinema interest and mention your choices. Thank you.
Ken: Could that 1938 article be posted here if it isnt' too long? If it can be copied and sent, I’d provide my mailing address in an email as that information is on my CT profile page.
OK and thanks for the informative post(s).
Ed: I’m also a good internet friend with Karen Noonan, THSA (Theatre Historical Society of America) president.
Ed: If you go to my profile page, you’ll find my email address.
Ed: Thanks so much for replying to my organ inquiry. I’m not an organ society member, but do know several who are with MTOS (Metrolina Theatre Organ Society) in the Charlotte NC area. So sorry to hear about the Playhouse roof damage caused by hurricanes in FL as many theatres were destroyed or damaged along the MS coast and in N.O. If you go to the Sunrise Theatre CT link, you’ll learn about the restored 1923 theatre in Ft. Pierce FL. A good friend of mine sent me the 1/15/07 Palm Beach Post article as I didn’t realize this theatre ever existed. A member by the name of Paul Noble contributed the Sunrise to the CT list of theatres. Thank you Paul.
Jeff: Thanks for clearing up the architect dilemma as I was wondering about the J. McKay name mentioned by CT member, Lauren. Can you provide any information about the Tower organ?
Check out the neat b/w 50’s photo when clicking on Historic Tower Theater under Related Websites. I see a pipe organ and billowing are mentioned in the theatre description, but wonder if the organ is still intact at the Tower today?
Good luck with your theatre for sale search.
This lecture would be most interesting and I only wish I were in the SF area to attend. If anyone does, please post your thoughts. From one CT member to another…thanks.
It was a Wurlitzer though….made in N. Tonawanda NY!
EdK: I will be sending an email to the General Manager of the Lake Worth Playhouse and hopefully this person can provide some organ information.
EdK: I don’t, but I hope someone can tell us!
Paul: I see that you do not provide your email address on your profile page so please go to mine and send me an email as I would like to ask you more about the Sunrise Theatre. Thank you.
The Sunrise was built in 1923 by citrus king, Rupert “Pop” Koblegard when the city’s population was barely more than 2,000. The Sunrise’s restoration has been more than a decade in the works, beginning with the city’s Main Street program’s efforts to revitalize downtown. By the mid ‘90’s, the organization acquired the theater, which is listed on the National Register of Historical Places, and set plans in motion to renovate it. Construction finally began in 2002. Along the way, theater leaders and civic boosters had to raise the money, which came from both public and private sources.
A good friend of mine who lives in the West Palm Beach area sent me an article about this theatre. The following site is a link about the Sunrise and its beautiful restoration:
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ken: What a lovely photo of a quaint theatre in a PA town that refers to their theatre as a small town treasure. Very nice.
Long time between posts, but none the less this one has interest and so I hope more information appears here in ‘06.
Mark: As a member of CTPS, Carolina Theatre Preservation Society, I urge you and anyone else interested in preserving the Carolna Theatre to contact us and come aboard! You can reach our president, Charlie Clayton at .com for further details.
“Hidden behind those draped walls you can see the elaborate plaster work that framed the original screen with its deco/ moderne styling.” Guess I’ll just have to visit the Manor while in Charlotte and check out those draped walls! Why would anyone cover up elaborate plaster work with its deco/moderne styling? They should uncover them and show them off!
Sad scenero to say the least. And are you referring to the Strand on this link that is or was in Ithaca? My earlier post was referring to the Strand that was in Seneca Falls NY.
Irv: Congratulations to you and other FL folks for putting your interest, energy and finances into restoring these wonderful old movie palaces for future generations to enjoy and to appreciate rather than demolish. Winter Garden is a beautiful quaint FL town and the addition of a restored theatre is a good thing!
“….the Paramount contained a Mighty Wurlitzer, which was lifted hydraulically from the orchestra pit to stage level…..” and I’m sure the residents of Bristol wish that this Mighty Murlitzer were still in residence at the Paramount!
“In the 50s, when a CinemaScope screen was installed, the ornate proscenium arch was damaged and its organ taken out.” So many theatres were changed due to the word….CinemaScope and in this case the ornate proscenium arch damaged which is such a shame along with the fact that the Wurlitzer was ‘taken out’! I’ve been in Bristol, but at the time did not have the old movie palace bug so didn’t make note of its presence.
Jim: I see from the list of Wisconsin theatres that many of Milwaukee’s old movie palaces have been demolished or closed so in your opinion of the ones standing which ones would you suggest someone seeing when making a trip to Milwaukee? I have a dear friend who works at Marquette and have just started exchanging emails so I wanted to tell him of my cinema interest and mention your choices. Thank you.
Is there any chance that this theatre will be returned to a single screen venue?