Below copy accompanied the banner photo of the Ohio Theatre on the Historic Columbus, Indiana Facebook page.
One of several Frank Rembusch owned theaters in central Indiana. At the time (summer, 1919), Rembusch was also having a new theater built in Martinsville, Indiana. As of 1919, Rembusch owned the American Theatre in Columbus (later, the Rio). It would be another four years before he would lease the Crump Theatre from the Crump heirs.
This is the Ohio Theater, 40 W. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, opened November 15, 1919 (demolished in the 1970s). Architect was Norman Hill. Hill was architect for several buildings in Columbus—
—the original East Columbus School (State Street), 1905, demolished in the 1970s
—Columbus High School gymnasium (Central School campus), 1923, demolished in 2008
—Wilson building (Central school campus), 1923, demolished in 2008
Different 1925 photo added of “The Air Mail”, courtesy of Y-Block Guy Facebook page. Possibly a Library of Congrss pic too.
But one we’ve not seen either way.
1949 Photo added courtesy of the AmeriCar The Beautiful Facebook page. Note the TAXI sign next door that is in the other photo as well.
Not the best shot, but it is the Rex.
Thank you Joe Vogel for the clarification on the address and years of operation. I could find very little about this theatre, other than Facebook comments from townspeople who attended it in the 50's.
I knew from the screen grab that it was already in operation at the time of their "Great Flood of37.
No interior pics. There is a book that has a better exterior pic, but the link wouldn’t transfer to here.
It is in a Google link about a Chippewa Falls historical book, but I can’t seem to find it again.
Scotty Moore was Elvis' guitarist in his early years.
His website has some incredible photos of the Rialto being built and it’s completion.
Copy & paste to view.
Below copy accompanied the banner photo of the Ohio Theatre on the Historic Columbus, Indiana Facebook page.
One of several Frank Rembusch owned theaters in central Indiana. At the time (summer, 1919), Rembusch was also having a new theater built in Martinsville, Indiana. As of 1919, Rembusch owned the American Theatre in Columbus (later, the Rio). It would be another four years before he would lease the Crump Theatre from the Crump heirs. This is the Ohio Theater, 40 W. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, opened November 15, 1919 (demolished in the 1970s). Architect was Norman Hill. Hill was architect for several buildings in Columbus— —the original East Columbus School (State Street), 1905, demolished in the 1970s —Columbus High School gymnasium (Central School campus), 1923, demolished in 2008 —Wilson building (Central school campus), 1923, demolished in 2008
This piece aired this morning on “CBS Sunday Morning”. There are a few shots of the Englewood Theater. Copy & paste to view.
http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/madisen-ward-and-the-mama-bear-music-and-family-go-together/
Full history with photos in the link below. Copy & paste to view.
http://www.historiccolumbusindiana.org/drivein/drivein.asp
Thank you for the clarification. Should I delete my two posts to lesson confusion?
1937 photo added credit Sandusky Register, via below website. Copy & paste to view.
http://www.sanduskyregister.com/blog/street-wise/3795181
1945 photo added courtesy of the Fifties Fun Facebook page. Capitol blade sign lit at night.
1949 photo added courtesy of the Fifties Fun Facebook page.
“Kramer Vs Kramer” on the marquee. Opened 12/21/79, and possibly ran until May of `80.
Different 1925 photo added of “The Air Mail”, courtesy of Y-Block Guy Facebook page. Possibly a Library of Congrss pic too. But one we’ve not seen either way.
1949 Photo added courtesy of the AmeriCar The Beautiful Facebook page. Note the TAXI sign next door that is in the other photo as well. Not the best shot, but it is the Rex.
1966 photo added of Simon & Garfunkel on Sixth Avenue in Greenwich Village, courtesy of Bob Greenhouse. Waverly in the background.
1949 marquee photo added, from previous dead link.
Circa 1930’s post card added courtesy of Jared Kachelmeyer.
Thank you Joe Vogel for the clarification on the address and years of operation. I could find very little about this theatre, other than Facebook comments from townspeople who attended it in the
50's. I knew from the screen grab that it was already in operation at the time of their "Great Flood of37.No interior pics. There is a book that has a better exterior pic, but the link wouldn’t transfer to here. It is in a Google link about a Chippewa Falls historical book, but I can’t seem to find it again.
Great 1945 facade photo added courtesy of Rick McCauley.
December 1996 photo added as the Penthouse, advertising Christmas Eve reopening with “No Way Back”. Photo credit Rick McCauley.
1974 photo with United Artists marquee added, courtesy of Rick McCauley.
1972 photo added courtesy of David Gibson. Also mid `60’s photo courtesy of the Back In The Good Old Days Facebook page.
1937 flood photo added, original Kentucky marquee on the left. Photo courtesy of Mike Carman. Original source unknown.
Scotty Moore was Elvis' guitarist in his early years. His website has some incredible photos of the Rialto being built and it’s completion. Copy & paste to view.
http://www.scottymoore.net/louisville55.html
1996 photo as the Bijou Cinemas added, courtesy of Mary Jo Brookes.
Original print added courtesy of artist Don Spencer.
Late `70’s Satirical cover added featuring the Cove Cinema, courtesy of Gail Bakke Donaldson.
Two photos added courtesy of Deborah Frederick.