On February 8, 1915, David Baltimore, the owner, returned back to his house on Long Avenue after a 4-day visit from Harrisburg who previously visited one out of a few theaters beforehand (including Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and Elmira, New York) as he brought back plans to build his own Strand. They were approved by Lewis Palmer, the chief of the labor and industry bureau. The Strand was erected for $20,000 right when plans were approved, and it did. Construction began the following month.
After completion, the 550-seat capacity Baltimore Strand Theatre held its grand opening and opened its doors to the public on June 9, 1915 with an unnamed Charles Chaplin film, along with a performance by an orchestra. It not only demonstrates photoplays and films, but sporting events as well.
During its last few years of operation, the theater screened X-rated films, and had a variety of vehicle accidents and robberies. It was closed in 1972.
The State Theatre opened its doors on October 16, 1924 with Dorothy Devore in “Hold Your Breath” (6-reeler), along with an Our Gang short in “Derby Day”, and a Pathe News newsreel.
Only a bit of information about the State goes as follows as of 1924: This 750-seat capacity State Theatre is erected from the Baltimore Brothers who were moving-picture veterans, simply A. Baltimore and his son David. There is a store room on each side of the foyer, and contains fireproof material. The theater has being composed of brick, steel, and concrete.
During the end of the theater’s main mixed-format movie run, they were struggling until ultimately closing in 1967. 2 years later, it was remodeled was originally schedule to reopen in March 1969 by the proprietor of John’s Hat Cleaning on North Mill Street, John Borovilos of 125 East Street, but was unknown if it operated or not.
After a possible unsuccessful year, the State Theatre reopened again on August 5, 1970, but this time, it began screening adult films. It was unknown how long the State Theatre ran X-films.
The rest of the history was unknown as of now, so the hunt still continues.
The 800-seat capacity Nixon Theatre began construction on May 24, 1911, and began its operation sometime around July and August of 1911 (although it had been operating that September). The nearby Pastime Theatre, in connection of the opening to the Nixon, closed its doors for the final time after a “possibly almost” 10-year run.
The Texan Theater had a handful of incidents throughout the years.
The theater was first managed by Herman V. Dees of Houston, who was 35 at the time of grand opening. Exactly 2 years later on November 26, 1927 at the age of 37, his wife, Minnie Dees, stormed inside the theater to find her husband. While a film was playing at the main auditorium with an unknown amount of people inside the theater, Minnie finds Herman and pulls out a gun, firing 4 bullets at him and was killed. The audience was thrown into a panic and evacuated the theater entirely, including one patron said that a woman has shot Herman and ran away from the building. The assassination itself led into the arrest of Minnie, and was thrown into custody. The couple though had been separated for a brief period of time.
On March 12, 1946 during a showing of “Dr. Terror’s House Of Horrors”, a man, 35-year-old George Dunsworth of 1904 West Dallas Street In Houston suffered a heart attack in the auditorium. He later died before arriving at Jefferson Davis hospital in Houston.
Fornester has an old friend of mine who was part of the Jefferson County Sheriff who also played part of the Western League Baseball. He determined that the owner of the Kozy, Fornester, was shot somewhere in the body.
The Kozy Theatre was first owned by Jack Fornester for only a short period of time, who is a former defunct Western League Baseball player, who played on various other associations including Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, and the Dakotas.
Exactly sometime right after the theater opened its doors (possibly a few weeks afterwards), Jack and his wife were walking back to their house in their neighboring town of Ringling at 11:00 PM on May 28, 1917, until 2 men started attacking the owner, fired bullets with a gun at him, killing him, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The first 5 years were a hard time for the Elba, in which another major incident took place during the morning hours on May 23, 1928, the original owner, H. J. Spurlin, was assassinated by a gun and later died at Troy Hospital.
The Park was first managed and owned by 47-year-old Israel Fleischmann of Philly, who operated the Park until his death almost 2 years later at 49 on August 22, 1891 in the morning hours for unknown causes. He possibly died from his sleep.
The WRVA Theatre Was Named After The Radio Station Giant Here In Richmond, Via 1140 AM (Now Known As NewsRadio 1140 AM And 96.1 FM, A Class-A News/Talk Station).
The Paramount during its final years were taken over by ABC Mid-South Theatres. The Paramount closed its doors for the final time on September 9, 1970 with “Macho Callahan” as its final film.
The Joy Theatre opened its doors on October 15, 1944 with Red Skelton in “Bathing Beauty” along with a MGM cartoon: Ol' Doc Donkey in “The Tree Surgeon”, and a MGM “News Of The Day” newsreel.
This is one of Monroe’s oldest theaters, as it was first known as the Lyric Theatre, dating back to as early as the 1890s. On December 13, 1909, Mr. Frederick W. Pearce (one of the most notable amusement men in the South at that period) renamed the theater as the Lyceum Theatre.
The Lyceum Theatre changed its name to the Capitol Theatre on February 12, 1929, reopening with the following: Bebe Daniels in “What A Night”, along with Bobby Vernon in “Hot Sparks”, and a deluxe show during the evening of that day.
The Capitol’s name was changed to the TEM in June 1951.
The final feature of the TEM was screened on August 31, 1953 with James Stewart in “Thunder Bay” (a Universal film that was filmed in Louisiana) along with an unnamed cartoon and a newsreel. The following day on September 1, 1953, the TEM Theatre went out of business.
Edward Carter, the guy who fell 50 feet during construction of the Empire Theatre in July 1911, was later arrested and charged by the Baltimore Police Department while recovering from his injuries. He later pleaded guilty to the court that September 15th on an unknown degree of common assault, who sentenced him to 5 months in jail.
It closed as an adult house sometime in the late 1980s.
So it was first opened as a twin in 1977, and became a triplex in 1980?
On February 8, 1915, David Baltimore, the owner, returned back to his house on Long Avenue after a 4-day visit from Harrisburg who previously visited one out of a few theaters beforehand (including Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and Elmira, New York) as he brought back plans to build his own Strand. They were approved by Lewis Palmer, the chief of the labor and industry bureau. The Strand was erected for $20,000 right when plans were approved, and it did. Construction began the following month.
After completion, the 550-seat capacity Baltimore Strand Theatre held its grand opening and opened its doors to the public on June 9, 1915 with an unnamed Charles Chaplin film, along with a performance by an orchestra. It not only demonstrates photoplays and films, but sporting events as well.
It was closed in 1919.
During its last few years of operation, the theater screened X-rated films, and had a variety of vehicle accidents and robberies. It was closed in 1972.
Still In Operation Into The 1970s, Along With The Mercer.
Actually, Both The Mercer And The Lavon Theatres Continued Operations As Late As 1977.
The State Theatre opened its doors on October 16, 1924 with Dorothy Devore in “Hold Your Breath” (6-reeler), along with an Our Gang short in “Derby Day”, and a Pathe News newsreel.
Only a bit of information about the State goes as follows as of 1924: This 750-seat capacity State Theatre is erected from the Baltimore Brothers who were moving-picture veterans, simply A. Baltimore and his son David. There is a store room on each side of the foyer, and contains fireproof material. The theater has being composed of brick, steel, and concrete.
During the end of the theater’s main mixed-format movie run, they were struggling until ultimately closing in 1967. 2 years later, it was remodeled was originally schedule to reopen in March 1969 by the proprietor of John’s Hat Cleaning on North Mill Street, John Borovilos of 125 East Street, but was unknown if it operated or not.
After a possible unsuccessful year, the State Theatre reopened again on August 5, 1970, but this time, it began screening adult films. It was unknown how long the State Theatre ran X-films.
The rest of the history was unknown as of now, so the hunt still continues.
BDirl is right. The Moravia Theatre continued their operation until closing in 1918. Just like him, I cannot find the opening date either.
The 800-seat capacity Nixon Theatre began construction on May 24, 1911, and began its operation sometime around July and August of 1911 (although it had been operating that September). The nearby Pastime Theatre, in connection of the opening to the Nixon, closed its doors for the final time after a “possibly almost” 10-year run.
The Star operated from May 12, 1913 until sometime in 1926.
Opened On December 12, 1980.
The Texan Theater had a handful of incidents throughout the years.
The theater was first managed by Herman V. Dees of Houston, who was 35 at the time of grand opening. Exactly 2 years later on November 26, 1927 at the age of 37, his wife, Minnie Dees, stormed inside the theater to find her husband. While a film was playing at the main auditorium with an unknown amount of people inside the theater, Minnie finds Herman and pulls out a gun, firing 4 bullets at him and was killed. The audience was thrown into a panic and evacuated the theater entirely, including one patron said that a woman has shot Herman and ran away from the building. The assassination itself led into the arrest of Minnie, and was thrown into custody. The couple though had been separated for a brief period of time.
On March 12, 1946 during a showing of “Dr. Terror’s House Of Horrors”, a man, 35-year-old George Dunsworth of 1904 West Dallas Street In Houston suffered a heart attack in the auditorium. He later died before arriving at Jefferson Davis hospital in Houston.
Opened On July 14, 1950 With “Red River” And “Everybody’s Dancing” with no extra short subjects.
Fornester has an old friend of mine who was part of the Jefferson County Sheriff who also played part of the Western League Baseball. He determined that the owner of the Kozy, Fornester, was shot somewhere in the body.
The Kozy Theatre was first owned by Jack Fornester for only a short period of time, who is a former defunct Western League Baseball player, who played on various other associations including Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, and the Dakotas.
Exactly sometime right after the theater opened its doors (possibly a few weeks afterwards), Jack and his wife were walking back to their house in their neighboring town of Ringling at 11:00 PM on May 28, 1917, until 2 men started attacking the owner, fired bullets with a gun at him, killing him, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The first 5 years were a hard time for the Elba, in which another major incident took place during the morning hours on May 23, 1928, the original owner, H. J. Spurlin, was assassinated by a gun and later died at Troy Hospital.
The Park was first managed and owned by 47-year-old Israel Fleischmann of Philly, who operated the Park until his death almost 2 years later at 49 on August 22, 1891 in the morning hours for unknown causes. He possibly died from his sleep.
Spath Was 56 When He Was Assassinated.
The WRVA Theatre Was Named After The Radio Station Giant Here In Richmond, Via 1140 AM (Now Known As NewsRadio 1140 AM And 96.1 FM, A Class-A News/Talk Station).
September 9, 1970.
Closed In July 1985.
The Paramount during its final years were taken over by ABC Mid-South Theatres. The Paramount closed its doors for the final time on September 9, 1970 with “Macho Callahan” as its final film.
The Joy Theatre opened its doors on October 15, 1944 with Red Skelton in “Bathing Beauty” along with a MGM cartoon: Ol' Doc Donkey in “The Tree Surgeon”, and a MGM “News Of The Day” newsreel.
This is one of Monroe’s oldest theaters, as it was first known as the Lyric Theatre, dating back to as early as the 1890s. On December 13, 1909, Mr. Frederick W. Pearce (one of the most notable amusement men in the South at that period) renamed the theater as the Lyceum Theatre.
The Lyceum Theatre changed its name to the Capitol Theatre on February 12, 1929, reopening with the following: Bebe Daniels in “What A Night”, along with Bobby Vernon in “Hot Sparks”, and a deluxe show during the evening of that day.
The Capitol’s name was changed to the TEM in June 1951.
The final feature of the TEM was screened on August 31, 1953 with James Stewart in “Thunder Bay” (a Universal film that was filmed in Louisiana) along with an unnamed cartoon and a newsreel. The following day on September 1, 1953, the TEM Theatre went out of business.
Edward Carter, the guy who fell 50 feet during construction of the Empire Theatre in July 1911, was later arrested and charged by the Baltimore Police Department while recovering from his injuries. He later pleaded guilty to the court that September 15th on an unknown degree of common assault, who sentenced him to 5 months in jail.