Comments from kencmcintyre

kencmcintyre commented about New Port Theatre on Jun 7, 2008 at 7:35 pm

Here are some May 2008 photos:
http://tinyurl.com/478j7n
http://tinyurl.com/49mr5y
http://tinyurl.com/4hle2a
http://tinyurl.com/3ernej
http://tinyurl.com/3r76px
http://tinyurl.com/52pj3e

kencmcintyre commented about Princess Theatre on Jun 7, 2008 at 6:08 pm

Here is the text of a press release from February 2005. Nothing has been done since then. One local politician listed as his goal for 2008 resolution of the impasse regarding the restoration of the Princess.

Press Release

( Rushville , IN ) The Heart of Rushville and the Rush County Economic & Community
Development Corporation (ECDC) are pleased to announce that an Indiana reservation
grant in the amount of $2,000 from Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana has been
secured to conduct a feasibility study on the rehabilitation and future use of Princess
Theater. The Masonic organization currently owns the building and has participated in
exploring future options for the Princess Theater. The grant requires a local match from the community; both the Masonic organization and ECDC have pledged $500 each for the local match. Consequently, an amount of $3,000 will be available to complete the feasibility study. The Heart of Rushville has agreed to serve as the non-profit 501 © 3 organization that will spearhead this project. In addition, the Rush County Heritage has agreed to support this project. Although the grant is small, it is a first step in determining the feasibility of rehabilitating this notable building in Downtown Rushville. The Princess Theater is located in the Historic Commercial District of Rushville and may be eligible for Historic Preservation tax credits.

Potential future uses for the building that are being considered include: a community movie theater, cabaret theatre, performing arts venue, arts & cultural center, and continued home for the Masonic Lodge.

A committee composed of representatives from the Masonic organization, Heart of
Rushville, ECDC and others will be moving forward to select an architect/consultant to
complete the feasibility study.

For immediate release- February 3, 2005
Greg Griffin
Executive Director
Rush County Economic & Community Development Corporation
315 N. Main Street
Rushville , IN 46173
Phone: (765) 938-ECDC (3232)

FAX: (765) 932-4191

kencmcintyre commented about Roxy Theatre on Jun 7, 2008 at 5:45 pm

I found this photo on wikipedia. It can be enlarged. I think that one of the buildings in the group of three down the street is the former Roxy, but it’s hard to tell as there isn’t much information available. Perhaps someone from the Harvard area can take a look at this and fill me in.
http://tinyurl.com/5jruzy

kencmcintyre commented about Heights Theatre on Jun 7, 2008 at 3:43 pm

Here is another photo. The space may currently be in use as a picture framing store called Dramatika.
http://tinyurl.com/5t5y7l

kencmcintyre commented about Cameo 3 on Jun 7, 2008 at 1:36 pm

Here is an updated link from the MN preservation site:
http://tinyurl.com/5el4db

kencmcintyre commented about Knickerbocker Theatre on Jun 6, 2008 at 7:27 pm

Here is a photo from the Nashville Public Library:
http://tinyurl.com/6zcabb

Here is a postcard from the same source:
http://tinyurl.com/5msafk

kencmcintyre commented about Colonial Theatre on Jun 6, 2008 at 4:13 pm

This view of the current occupant is available for sale:
http://tinyurl.com/6y3r8n

kencmcintyre commented about W.L. Lyons Brown Theatre on Jun 6, 2008 at 2:22 pm

Here is the art center’s website:
http://www.kentuckycenter.org/

The theater is partially visible in this photo:
http://tinyurl.com/5aqo9q

kencmcintyre commented about Amboy Twin on Jun 6, 2008 at 10:54 am

There is a Perkins Restaurant at 4370 Amboy Road. It’s not clear to me if the restaurant is in the old theater building or if the theater has been razed.

kencmcintyre commented about El Rey Theatre on Jun 4, 2008 at 6:32 pm

There is another photo of the brewery here:
http://tinyurl.com/6fslak

kencmcintyre commented about Regency Van Nuys Plant 16 and REX on Jun 4, 2008 at 5:29 pm

I’ve been to this shopping center a few times. Not too attractive, and the neighborhood is a little iffy. I wonder if the theater is making any money.

kencmcintyre commented about World Theatre on Jun 4, 2008 at 5:16 pm

Here is a view of both theaters from wikipedia, circa 1957:
http://tinyurl.com/6hfdpo