I said why I posted it here in the first sentence.
Because it was referred to in an above April 11, 2009 post, so it updates the content in that post, for those who like to read through all the posts.
Also, subsequent posts mention multiple theatres that are not the Town Theatre.
So some may find it of interest.
The Admins will remove it and the others I assume, if it they deem them to be too far off topic.
The April 11, 2009 post above mentioned Brooks Atkinson Theatre, formerly CBS designated Studio 59/Mansfield Theatre at 256 W 47th, has been renamed The Lena Horne Theatre as of 11/02/22.
Facebook post with photo below.
Per The James Dean Museum:
“October 26, 1955
On this day, “Rebel Without a Cause” opened at the Astor Theatre in New York City, the same theatre where “East of Eden” had premiered just eight months earlier.”
11/12/2022 article about the new owners as of 10/20/2022, Brian & Julianne Long.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20221112/bring-it-back-to-the-original-barrington-family-plans-to-wake-the-catlow-from-hibernation?fbclid=IwAR39dnlc8IlOa4okEtIwxRU0_TEJCNiB-bS_BExo3qWXDCx2VcxQIPjvsWI
Chicgao Block Club piece on the passing of Uptown Theatre advocate Bob Boin.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/11/14/uptown-theatre-community-mourns-longtime-volunteer-and-restoration-advocate-bob-boin/?fbclid=IwAR224brgdoGzlfqmo7yFuvG8MsViNbl3n1_0JY8-o039xf-pU-TaV43rJPQ
This link from a July 2018 comment has a photo of it’s removal.
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Sign-of-the-times-Old-Bel-Air-Drive-In-sign-13091470.php
Condos rising on the Uptown site. Article with theatre photos below.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/article-best-old-movie-theatres-toronto/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=Referrer%3A%20Social%20Network%20%2F%20Media&utm_campaign=Shared%20Web%20Article%20Links&fbclid=IwAR3zRmRWbMEuKMpEZgIAwSfAo4QRmiBxPnnBN2heAfdmQphrgYInQyNMfqE
November 10, 1969 Sesame Street debuts on PBS. Link with photos.
https://eyesofageneration.com/november-10-1969-sesame-street-debuts-on-pbs-at-the-link-is-video-of-the/?fbclid=IwAR1HCjOImJHVp66gV-VJyopwZFeT2x2wtkBlVfvSKuZYfE_-LDDJv01wH_c
70 years ago today, November 8, 1952 NBC’s First Full Color Facility Debuts at the Colonial Theatre.
Article below.
https://eyesofageneration.com/november-8-1952-nbcs-first-full-color-facility-debutso/?fbclid=IwAR0gZlalSth7h3UPgGSns0OFTgj0H74S_wqoi255GmfjrSEVVyoiNIxp4Uo
Reopening as AMC Evanston 12 on Wednesday November 9, 2022. Official AMC website below.
https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/chicago/amc-evanston-12?fbclid=IwAR2hYEINqL1A_92ltGgaRMayRGGVzL3GLkfW3_P1-UOwUCYoRM9_KwjfoH4
Both films were released in January and February of `46.
I said why I posted it here in the first sentence. Because it was referred to in an above April 11, 2009 post, so it updates the content in that post, for those who like to read through all the posts. Also, subsequent posts mention multiple theatres that are not the Town Theatre. So some may find it of interest. The Admins will remove it and the others I assume, if it they deem them to be too far off topic.
Yet another article about the collapse.
https://www.popville.com/2022/01/knickerbocker-theatre-history-adams-morgan/?fbclid=IwAR2Ya8MGxrJorR7r9ec5pYvarun8detJXg_r6NZWABffX4OwLvjVlQh3Fec
The April 11, 2009 post above mentioned Brooks Atkinson Theatre, formerly CBS designated Studio 59/Mansfield Theatre at 256 W 47th, has been renamed The Lena Horne Theatre as of 11/02/22. Facebook post with photo below.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10159638287568517&set=a.59571168516
October 2022 article about renovations.
https://www.downtowndavenport.com/blog-news/blog/local-artists-and-craftsmen-breath-life-back-in-the-historic-kahl-capitol-theatre-building?fbclid=IwAR1vJs8UUFqMqe_1D_z2DZi4fZTv2otMqG74hmHLo5Bo_sHxM0GajJfumFI
WLS-TV reports on the premiere of CHEAT YOU FAIR, April 6, 2007 at the Chopin Theatre.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShF-nG_CjAw
Victoria marquee on the left.
Slightly crisper version on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/TracesofTexas/photos/pb.100064332053430.-2207520000./5856830857682328/?type=3
Uncropped 1915 image below.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=420354238078483&set=a.297756333671608
Crisper post card image added credit Retro Quad Cities via Facebook. It boasts 962 car capacity at time of printing.
1945 image as Uptown Theatre added credit Retro Quad Cities via Facebook.
Uncropped version below.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=250350875078821&set=a.297756333671608
It became the Salvation Army Chapel before Rudy’s Tacos.
Per The James Dean Museum: “October 26, 1955 On this day, “Rebel Without a Cause” opened at the Astor Theatre in New York City, the same theatre where “East of Eden” had premiered just eight months earlier.”
Update: Wednesday June 27, 1962.
Name should probably then be changed to LaMax Theatre, with New LaMax Theatre as the previous name.
Photo credit Kevin Rooker.