FLMurphy: Nice to read that your father managed this theatre for many years. I hope to see this theatre this summer and it’s not because it was divided up, but rather because the architect was Michael DeAngelis.
And the photo tour was really nice to see…almost made it seem like you were actually there walking around. The round lobby is quite unusual as I personally don’t know of another theatre with this unique lobby design though I’m sure there may be others. I must now read the history and learn how and why this theatre was neglected.
There are 18 theatres listed as Victor Rigaumont as the architect. Many are or were in PA such as the present day Erie Playhouse in Erie PA and the former Dubois Theatre in Dubois PA.
While in FL I didn’t get the opportunity to see this theatre nor the Athens in Deland FL that has been restored. The Ritz in Winter Haven is being restored and the Polk in Lakeland is a must-see for any theatre buff.
Chuck: I was recently in FL and happen to see this drive-in on 441 though wasn’t sure if it was still an operating drive-in. I think it is being used for a flea market now.
If the rumors are correct about a lot of the old theater still existing “behind the current office space” that is a good start to reopening the Hiland.
Perhaps someone will step up and reopen it…all it takes is $ and if there is a lot of $ in Franklin…shouldn’t be a problem. And I hope that when and if it reopens the art deco theatre will return to a single screen venue!
The photo showing the glass case with Now Showing under “The Hiland Theatre” at the top is nice then below are all of the businesses/suite numbers in that office space. I just wonder how far the residents of Fort Thomas KY have to go to see a movie now that the Hiland is gone?
It’s a shame the Capitol was demolished to make room for some parking lot…again!
FLMurphy: Nice to read that your father managed this theatre for many years. I hope to see this theatre this summer and it’s not because it was divided up, but rather because the architect was Michael DeAngelis.
And the photo tour was really nice to see…almost made it seem like you were actually there walking around. The round lobby is quite unusual as I personally don’t know of another theatre with this unique lobby design though I’m sure there may be others. I must now read the history and learn how and why this theatre was neglected.
Ross: The video is fantastic and shows what dedicated theatre folks can do to preserve a once grand theatre! I hope to see it someday in my travels.
http://www.baystreetplayers.org/about/history.html
There are 18 theatres listed as Victor Rigaumont as the architect. Many are or were in PA such as the present day Erie Playhouse in Erie PA and the former Dubois Theatre in Dubois PA.
Is this theatre still standing?
Is this theatre still standing?
The plan will not be to return it to a single screen theater. The Denis originally had 1200 seats – 700 in the orchestra and 500 in the balcony.
Is this theatre closed or gone?
Too bad the theatre isn’t still there as I’ve heard that CSS is experiencing a resurgence.
Irv: Was this theatre in the Church Street Station area of Orlando?
It looked that way with many tall weeds in sight though the screen is still there along with the drive-through ticket kios.
While in FL I didn’t get the opportunity to see this theatre nor the Athens in Deland FL that has been restored. The Ritz in Winter Haven is being restored and the Polk in Lakeland is a must-see for any theatre buff.
Chuck: I was recently in FL and happen to see this drive-in on 441 though wasn’t sure if it was still an operating drive-in. I think it is being used for a flea market now.
If the rumors are correct about a lot of the old theater still existing “behind the current office space” that is a good start to reopening the Hiland.
Perhaps someone will step up and reopen it…all it takes is $ and if there is a lot of $ in Franklin…shouldn’t be a problem. And I hope that when and if it reopens the art deco theatre will return to a single screen venue!
The photo showing the glass case with Now Showing under “The Hiland Theatre” at the top is nice then below are all of the businesses/suite numbers in that office space. I just wonder how far the residents of Fort Thomas KY have to go to see a movie now that the Hiland is gone?
And how does one access Google Streetview?
Was this theatre in the houses with porches community called Abacoa?
The latest news coming out of Jamestown is that the Winter Garden will be demolished this spring.
Happy 85th Wheaton Grand!
Would love to see a photo!
There was an Embassy Theatre in Hickory NC.
Such a shame to see this theatre in such a state of neglect now!