CantonPalaceTech: I will certainly let you know when my husband and I will be coming to Canton to see the Palace! You can find my email address on my profile page if you wish to contact me that way to set up a time and day. Thanks so much as we look forward to getting a full tour!
TC: I just visited scenichawaii.org and will look to see if I can find out any Hawaiian theatre history. I’ve been studying all of the Dickey Hawaiian theatres and am so sad that the Waikiki is now committed to the history books….and all for a Foot Locker and a California Pizza restaurant!
I don’t really know why I clicked on Demolitions (46), but did and after reading about the Waikiki theatre on another link found these photos which were so very disturbing! What were the circumstances surrounding this beautiful theatre on a beautiful island that it couldn’t be saved? At least the story reads: “The organ has been removed and portions will be reinstalled in the local Hawaii and Palace theatres.”
Monika: My thoughts exactly! This was not my day….I had hoped to speak with a former theatre manager today and recall his memories, but was told by his wife that “it was only a job to him.” My reply? Have a nice summer.
Does this Warner Theatre have a Warner coat of arms on display? A Warner theatre in Wellsville NY by the name of Grand, orginally Babcock Theatre has one.
What is the current status of this theatre? Through my research I find that Michael DiAngelis only built 3 theatres…Beaver Falls PA, Rochester PA and Astabula OH.
“In 1972, the Embassy Theater Foundation purchased the theater to save it from demolition and conversion into a parking lot.” This is what we like to read. May the Embassy Theater continue to prosper and be enjoyed!
I’ve seen this theatre and the ticket booth or kios by the street is very nice as is the entire theatre restoration. I can’t go without a stop at Vidler’s 5 and 10 store. (www.vidlers5and10.com) It’s a special treat before seeing a movie at the Aurora Theatre as they sell many of the nostalgic candies we grew up with as kids!
Wally: Thanks for the update as I will make note of the theatre address. When I was in Greenville over the winter I’m surprised that I didn’t see the Camelot as I’m always looking for a marquee which tells me a theatre is at a particular location. I wanted to see the beautiful tree lined street, visit Mast General and the waterfall area so may have been close and didn’t know it.
WallyFayssoux: Where is the Camelot Theater located in Greenville…near the box office address given above? I’ll be at the BMW plant over the weekend of October 15th for a car event called Euro Festival. I would like to see the Camelot while in town and would there be a production planned for that weekend?
And I sincerely hope that your father has exterior and interior photos of the Grand that he can share with me. I know many theatres that are about to close take photos of the marquee and then have prints or paintings made as momentos.
Steiner: What a thrill to finally hear from you again. I will be giving your father a call in the near future to arrange a meeting to ‘talk theatre’! Was your father the last owner of the Grand Theatre?
CantonPalaceTech: I will certainly let you know when my husband and I will be coming to Canton to see the Palace! You can find my email address on my profile page if you wish to contact me that way to set up a time and day. Thanks so much as we look forward to getting a full tour!
TC: I just visited scenichawaii.org and will look to see if I can find out any Hawaiian theatre history. I’ve been studying all of the Dickey Hawaiian theatres and am so sad that the Waikiki is now committed to the history books….and all for a Foot Locker and a California Pizza restaurant!
I don’t really know why I clicked on Demolitions (46), but did and after reading about the Waikiki theatre on another link found these photos which were so very disturbing! What were the circumstances surrounding this beautiful theatre on a beautiful island that it couldn’t be saved? At least the story reads: “The organ has been removed and portions will be reinstalled in the local Hawaii and Palace theatres.”
Does Waikiki have any existing old restored movie theatres?
Monika: My thoughts exactly! This was not my day….I had hoped to speak with a former theatre manager today and recall his memories, but was told by his wife that “it was only a job to him.” My reply? Have a nice summer.
Yes good news indeed!
Does this Warner Theatre have a Warner coat of arms on display? A Warner theatre in Wellsville NY by the name of Grand, orginally Babcock Theatre has one.
Through my research on CT I find there were 69 Warner theatres built so I wonder or suppose that all 69 had the Warner coat of arms?
What is the current status of this theatre? Through my research I find that Michael DiAngelis only built 3 theatres…Beaver Falls PA, Rochester PA and Astabula OH.
TC: And it’s truly a great little art deco cinema that has survived the advent of television though it was closed for many years!
Any plans to restore and open this single screen theatre?
Perhaps the coat of arms can be seen on www.warnertheater.com?
Can anyone give me information on the official Warner Brothers coat of arms?
“In 1972, the Embassy Theater Foundation purchased the theater to save it from demolition and conversion into a parking lot.” This is what we like to read. May the Embassy Theater continue to prosper and be enjoyed!
Wally: Sounds like you are connected with the Camelot so will ask for you when I’m in town come October.
This art deco theatre would be a must-see when in Carlisle for Corvettes of Carlisle. Old theatres and old Corvettes….a great combo!
I’ve seen this theatre and the ticket booth or kios by the street is very nice as is the entire theatre restoration. I can’t go without a stop at Vidler’s 5 and 10 store. (www.vidlers5and10.com) It’s a special treat before seeing a movie at the Aurora Theatre as they sell many of the nostalgic candies we grew up with as kids!
The former Buffalo Genesee Theatre isn’t listed on CT…only one by that name is in Illinois. Are we spelling the name correctly?
Sam_e: Thanks for this update on the Riviera chandeliers as I’ll be there next Wednesday night for the May organ recital!
Wally: Thanks for the update as I will make note of the theatre address. When I was in Greenville over the winter I’m surprised that I didn’t see the Camelot as I’m always looking for a marquee which tells me a theatre is at a particular location. I wanted to see the beautiful tree lined street, visit Mast General and the waterfall area so may have been close and didn’t know it.
CharlesVanBibber: Thanks…I overlooked it…sorry. Hope you are doing fine on the ground and in the air!
WallyFayssoux: Where is the Camelot Theater located in Greenville…near the box office address given above? I’ll be at the BMW plant over the weekend of October 15th for a car event called Euro Festival. I would like to see the Camelot while in town and would there be a production planned for that weekend?
And I sincerely hope that your father has exterior and interior photos of the Grand that he can share with me. I know many theatres that are about to close take photos of the marquee and then have prints or paintings made as momentos.
Steiner: What a thrill to finally hear from you again. I will be giving your father a call in the near future to arrange a meeting to ‘talk theatre’! Was your father the last owner of the Grand Theatre?
According to CT member, Richard Grow, the chandelier that once hung in this theatre may now be in the Riviera Theatre/N. Tonawanda NY.