Old theatres are often converted to churches, or sometimes synagogues, but how often is a multiplex reused this way? I don’t even see how it is possible.
Just to clarify the above comment (since it confused someone else): The Sack Theatres chain as a whole changed its name to USACinemas before selling out to Loews. They did not change the name of this theatre, which remained the 57 even through its first few months as a live stage in 1996.
I went to Mudflat’s groundbreaking ceremony this afternoon. They expect construction to take about a year, with a grand opening in August 2011. They have already begun digging up the floor.
I always liked the idea that Columbus could have its own local chain of art houses and didn’t have to depend on Landmark like other parts of the US. (Not the Landmark lasted very long either when they had their chance….)
And they don’t seem to know whether they are calling their mall “Marketplace of the Americas” or “Flea Market of the Americas” — they have different logos on different web pages.
Old theatres are often converted to churches, or sometimes synagogues, but how often is a multiplex reused this way? I don’t even see how it is possible.
Just to clarify the above comment (since it confused someone else): The Sack Theatres chain as a whole changed its name to USACinemas before selling out to Loews. They did not change the name of this theatre, which remained the 57 even through its first few months as a live stage in 1996.
A couple of years before they sold out to Loews, Sack changed its name to ‘USACinemas’.
Some other cinemas converted to bookstores:
Varsity Theatre, Palo Alto CA, now a Borders
Plaza Theatre, Memphis TN, now a Bookstar
A few more are listed in the comments here. Any others not yet mentioned?
didn’t know there were two different Brentwoods in California! The one I’m familiar with is next to Santa Monica and UCLA, quite far from this one.
When did it open?
I went to Mudflat’s groundbreaking ceremony this afternoon. They expect construction to take about a year, with a grand opening in August 2011. They have already begun digging up the floor.
And you can follow the progress of Mudflat’s interior demolition and construction here:
http://mudflatpottery.wordpress.com/
Looks like work already started last month.
Mudflat Studio are finally having their groundbreaking this afternoon at the old Broadway Theatre. Here’s a Somerville Journal article about their plans.
the Short North article says that “The auditoriums range in size from 43 to 447 seats.” What’s that tiny room like?
Do you know the address of this, and whether it is still standing?
The description says it is a church, while the comment says it has been demolished. Who’s right?
cannot see what all?
I always liked the idea that Columbus could have its own local chain of art houses and didn’t have to depend on Landmark like other parts of the US. (Not the Landmark lasted very long either when they had their chance….)
By the way, the Arena Grand is not listed here at CinemaTreasures. Would someone local to Columbus like to add it?
Why does the city want to reduce the number of theatre seats?
I’ve never been able to tell from Google Maps whether I’m pointing at the even or odd side of a street, though.
What is now at this location?
Any idea why it could not play on Sundays?
Columbia 1 and 2 in what city?
Thanks. Do you happen to know when it closed?
And they don’t seem to know whether they are calling their mall “Marketplace of the Americas” or “Flea Market of the Americas” — they have different logos on different web pages.
Thank you. What is being built where the theatre and shopping center were?
Re: “The bad thing about the information is that it’s usually wrong or incomplete.”
Can you tell us specifically which information now on this page is not correct? Thanks.
One thing not clear from the topo map or the aerial is whether people in cars driving northbound on 138 could see the screen.