1942 photo added, courtesy of the AmeriCar The Beautiful Facebook page.
Below is the Google Street View that shows the Grand structure has been hollowed out, with only the facade remaining.
Just added a 1967 Lenny Bruce film print ad courtesy of Bob Greenhouse.
Film-Makers' Cooperative is listed.
I couldn’t find the Cinematheque or Village Theatre mentioned, to add it to their pages.
If anyone knows the names those theatres are listed under on CT, post here and I will add it to them.
Added July 1966 photo and copy courtesy of Dean Fields.
The gala grand opening of the Cinema Chatsworth on Devonshire at Mason. The theater opened with the premier of Arabesque starring Gregory Peck and Sophia Loren (they were to make a personal appearance). The Chatsworth HS Marching Band and Majorettes were the entertainment in a street parade.
Just added the 1946 LIFE Magazine photo with Buster Crabbe’s “Terrors On Horseback” on the Ritz marquee.
The front parapet wall has been removed in the current photos.
Added to Photos Section a 1949 photo credit John M. Fox, via the Shorpy Photo Archive.
The original link also has a View Full Size feature. Copy & Paste to view link.
http://www.shorpy.com/node/19175
1942 photo added, courtesy of the AmeriCar The Beautiful Facebook page. Below is the Google Street View that shows the Grand structure has been hollowed out, with only the facade remaining.
https://www.google.com/maps/.348093,-82.214039,3a,75y,137.58h,87.5t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s53fvk4xkFAqTlZ3yW7MkCA!2e0
Below link has an image of a print ad. Lewiston Drive-In Theatre was the full name.
https://www.drive-ins.com/pictures/metlewi001/lewiston-drive-in-lewiston-me
Closed in 1985. Below link from 07/08/85 has article on trailer park development of the property.
http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1928&dat=19850708&id=mn0gAAAAIBAJ&sjid=CmgFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1403,1368199
Auditorium demolition photos added. Photo credit Nitram242 Photography.
Just added a 1967 Lenny Bruce film print ad courtesy of Bob Greenhouse. Film-Makers' Cooperative is listed. I couldn’t find the Cinematheque or Village Theatre mentioned, to add it to their pages. If anyone knows the names those theatres are listed under on CT, post here and I will add it to them.
1960’s photo added, credit The LIFE Images Collection / Getty Mickey Pfleger.
Here is a recent Facebook album of 30+ photos, some of vinatge equipment. Copy and Paste to view when logged in on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.1550028695256049&type=1
Added July 1966 photo and copy courtesy of Dean Fields.
The gala grand opening of the Cinema Chatsworth on Devonshire at Mason. The theater opened with the premier of Arabesque starring Gregory Peck and Sophia Loren (they were to make a personal appearance). The Chatsworth HS Marching Band and Majorettes were the entertainment in a street parade.
4 images added to Photos Section.
Just added an old sign in the alley behind Exchange Street. Photo courtesy of Richard Wallace.
One exterior photo in below link. Copy & Paste to view.
http://www.texasescapes.com/TOWNS/Brownwood/Brownwood-Texas-Vintage-Photos.htm
1945 photo added courtesy of Britt E. Towery Jr. via below website.
http://www.texasescapes.com/TOWNS/Brownwood/Brownwood-Texas-Vintage-Photos.htm
September 1923 photo added courtesy of Kenneth McIntyre.
Correction, September 1923.
Marquee on the right.
Correction 1977 photo courtesy of Allan Zirlin.
1959 photo added courtesy of the Princeton’s Cool Cruisin' Nights, Mercer Street, Princeton WV Facebook page
Circa 1955 photo added courtesy of Hemmings Motor News Facebook page.
1968 photo as the Bismarck added courtesy of John P. Keating Jr.
Just added the 1946 LIFE Magazine photo with Buster Crabbe’s “Terrors On Horseback” on the Ritz marquee. The front parapet wall has been removed in the current photos.
Early `60’s photo added courtesy of the Hemmings Motor News Facebook page.
Below link has more photos of the interior. Copy & Paste.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2903790/Inside-crumbling-Ohio-mall-biggest-WORLD-demolished.html
1956 photo added courtesy of AmeriCar The Beautiful Facebook page.
Circa 1968 photo added courtesy of Bob Greenhouse.