The lines indicate the path of an extended Empire Street all the way up to Broad, requiring demolition of the Empire Theatre and some adjacent structures.
Incorrect theatre! In 1918, the Empire was at 368 Westminster Street, listed on CT as the Bijou (2nd Bijou). There were about four different “Empire” locations in downtown Providence over the decades. This Empire here was the former Low’s and Keith’s.
Gilbert Stuart Theatre, center right, with upper white front.
The “Capitol” in this image was a tobacco and liquor store, NOT the Capitol Theatre.
Preservation effort failed.
This theatre closely resembled the layout of the Stadium in Woonsocket, RI.
Note the brickwork of the original theatre and the added brickwork of the apartment construction after 1982.
I went to that program at the age of 13.
Statue is of Mayor Thomas Doyle.
1986
Greenwich Theatre, right, red brick, yellow sign.
Before the Leroy was built across the street.
Center left, building with white sides, is the Casino.
1955, Interrupted Melody and Run for Cover on marquee.
Premiere “Something About Mary.”
After demolition, 2008. Screen visible.
Released Christmas 1959, played Providence after that.
“Deluxe” rating!
1970 or so.
The lines indicate the path of an extended Empire Street all the way up to Broad, requiring demolition of the Empire Theatre and some adjacent structures.
Bijou eagle ornament removed.
Opening day ad for the Liberty in 1921.
Ad for opening December 4, 1871.
Day after opening, would be re-named Fays in two years.
Incorrect theatre! In 1918, the Empire was at 368 Westminster Street, listed on CT as the Bijou (2nd Bijou). There were about four different “Empire” locations in downtown Providence over the decades. This Empire here was the former Low’s and Keith’s.