As the article states “Early theatres in Bradford, as elsewhere, were called "opera houses”. A local town near me had an opera house that was called the Swetland Opera House, but over the years has been made into apartments. I’d love to get inside and look around as I’ve been told that some of the apts. have unique walls and ceilings, but not sure that will happen any time soon!
lostmemory: Once again you have come through for me with pictures AND history of the former Shea’s in Bradford PA. I just hung my head when I viewed the interior of this theatre that is only a memory now! Shame on you Bradford PA!
Barry: I was about to ask some folks I just met from Indiana PA about this theatre, but since it was leveled they will only have their personal memories. Too bad as Indiana PA is the homewtown of Jimmy Stewart and Stewart movies could have been shown at that theatre like It’s A Wonderful Life during the holiday season.
Rusty: I see that you posted your Millwald Theatre information in 2004 so hope that the small Town of Wytheville has decided to not close this theatre due to an 8 screen venue opening in town! That would be a real shame.
lostmemory: The b/w photo that you have provided shows a drugstore next door. It is now an antique store as I was at the Palace this summer and received a tour. We noticed the exterior entrance tile with the word Palace in it, but on the corner there had been damaged. We asked why this had happened and was told that when new sidewalks were put in the crew wasn’t careful enough and damaged the small tiles The lady who provided us with a tour had told the crew how important it was and not to damage it so she stayed, but had to leave later that day. Upon returning to the theatre the next a.m. she then noticed the damaged area. It’s one thing that the crew damaged the tiles, but it’s totally another that they didn’t at least save the tiles to help restore the small area.
Charles: Great photo of the Alamo. I’ve been looking at the LA and MS CT theatres and wonder which ones, if any, survived? I don’t know the name of the theatre pictured on AOL news that ‘was’ in Bay St. Louis MS, but sadly the brick structure was leveled.
Charles: I couldn’t bring up the above site. Also I noticed on an AOL window a photo of an old theatre that was demolished during Hurricane Katrina. It is in Bay St. Louis MS, but that theatre is not listed on CT.
Patrick: Thank you very much for posting this N.O. theatre information and may we all find it in our hearts to donate whatever we can to help our fellow Americans along the Gulf Coast.
Brian: He has now become a personal hero of mine after only 15 minutes of searching through sites about him! I found a link that took me to Amazon and there I viewed “They All Fall Down” which should be required reading for any CT member! Another good book by the granddaughter of Harry M. Turner, Cass Warner is Hollywood Be Thy Name if anyone is interested in reading about the famous Warner Brothers of theatre and movie fame!
I just brought up the b/w photo and think I found Mr. Nickel’s face. Is he wearing a hat? Where on the internet might I find his Louis Sullivan documentation?
It is a true crime that Chicago lost this Adler and Sullivan theatre in the turbulent 60’s! The above site with demolition photos is very disturbing to look at, but interesting to see.
NittyRanks: It’s nice to read…“I was eager to get to this site to see if it was posted on here!”…I, too, often react in that same exact way! Once you get the ‘theatre’ bug, you have it for life, I think!
As the article states “Early theatres in Bradford, as elsewhere, were called "opera houses”. A local town near me had an opera house that was called the Swetland Opera House, but over the years has been made into apartments. I’d love to get inside and look around as I’ve been told that some of the apts. have unique walls and ceilings, but not sure that will happen any time soon!
lostmemory: Once again you have come through for me with pictures AND history of the former Shea’s in Bradford PA. I just hung my head when I viewed the interior of this theatre that is only a memory now! Shame on you Bradford PA!
Does anyone have a photo(s)?
Can anyone provide a photo(s)?
Barry: I was about to ask some folks I just met from Indiana PA about this theatre, but since it was leveled they will only have their personal memories. Too bad as Indiana PA is the homewtown of Jimmy Stewart and Stewart movies could have been shown at that theatre like It’s A Wonderful Life during the holiday season.
Rusty: I see that you posted your Millwald Theatre information in 2004 so hope that the small Town of Wytheville has decided to not close this theatre due to an 8 screen venue opening in town! That would be a real shame.
Ms. Rochelle Sanders, executive director gave the theatre tour and told the tile story to me.
lostmemory: The b/w photo that you have provided shows a drugstore next door. It is now an antique store as I was at the Palace this summer and received a tour. We noticed the exterior entrance tile with the word Palace in it, but on the corner there had been damaged. We asked why this had happened and was told that when new sidewalks were put in the crew wasn’t careful enough and damaged the small tiles The lady who provided us with a tour had told the crew how important it was and not to damage it so she stayed, but had to leave later that day. Upon returning to the theatre the next a.m. she then noticed the damaged area. It’s one thing that the crew damaged the tiles, but it’s totally another that they didn’t at least save the tiles to help restore the small area.
Chuck: I figured it probably had been closed for some time yet it was sad to see it gone. It would be nice to see it included on CT though.
Would love to see an interior photo of this art deco cinema in MS.
Charles: Great photo of the Alamo. I’ve been looking at the LA and MS CT theatres and wonder which ones, if any, survived? I don’t know the name of the theatre pictured on AOL news that ‘was’ in Bay St. Louis MS, but sadly the brick structure was leveled.
Charles: I couldn’t bring up the above site. Also I noticed on an AOL window a photo of an old theatre that was demolished during Hurricane Katrina. It is in Bay St. Louis MS, but that theatre is not listed on CT.
Patrick: Thank you very much for posting this N.O. theatre information and may we all find it in our hearts to donate whatever we can to help our fellow Americans along the Gulf Coast.
Can anyone provide a photo(s) of the Capitol?
“Great architecture has only two natural enemies: water and stupid men.” A Richard Nickel quote that is, sadly, still true in 2005!
Brian: He has now become a personal hero of mine after only 15 minutes of searching through sites about him! I found a link that took me to Amazon and there I viewed “They All Fall Down” which should be required reading for any CT member! Another good book by the granddaughter of Harry M. Turner, Cass Warner is Hollywood Be Thy Name if anyone is interested in reading about the famous Warner Brothers of theatre and movie fame!
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Through Google I found this interesting site!
I just brought up the b/w photo and think I found Mr. Nickel’s face. Is he wearing a hat? Where on the internet might I find his Louis Sullivan documentation?
Brian: Thanks for this sad follow-up information.
Bart: If you go to the Columbia Theatre/Brookville PA link, you’ll read what I have posted about a recent visit to the hometown cinema.
Christian: Thank you so much for your post in regards to this New Orleans cinema masterpiece.
It is a true crime that Chicago lost this Adler and Sullivan theatre in the turbulent 60’s! The above site with demolition photos is very disturbing to look at, but interesting to see.
TC: Excellent idea as I would love to see a picture(s) of the restored auditorium on the web page, too! And where exactly is East Greenville PA?
NittyRanks: It’s nice to read…“I was eager to get to this site to see if it was posted on here!”…I, too, often react in that same exact way! Once you get the ‘theatre’ bug, you have it for life, I think!
I wonder how this theatre has held up in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina!