It was not uncommon for Wichita adult film theatres to be raided in mid performance and the films confiscated. In some cases the names of the patrons were taken.
This and other Wichita adult theatres were subject to raids during mid performance with the films being confiscated and, in some cases, names of the patrons taken.
This and other Wichita adult theatrea were subject to a number of raids in mid performance and the films confiscated. In some cases the names of the patrons were taken.
One source suggests that because the Drive-In was “across the river” it was actually in Elgin, Utah.
The Drive-In was operated by local Green River residents and closed on November 28, 1955.
I have uploaded a 2011 photo of the downed pylon by Grant Smith and a 1977 aerial U.S. Geological Survey photo from the utahtheaters.info site. In the aerial photo the projection building is in the center of the image and the screen at the bottom.
The site makes no mention of “Dunham” as an alternate name for the drive-in.
Uploaded an image of the Elite from the Sag Harbor Historical Society which appeared in “A Century of Celluloid in Sag Harbor” in the February 16, 2016 Sag Harbor Express. Article can easily be Googled online.
There are now three auditoriums. Theatre 1 233 seats 4K projection, 10 x 10 Dolby Atmos; Theatre 2 90 seats 4k, 16mm, 35 mm projections, Dolby Sound; Theatre 3 (on the new third floor) a 38 seat screening room available for rental and use by student exhibitors. Actual physical tours can be booked at this time but the venue is not open for regular usage during Covid restrictions.
The 1925 fire only destroyed the projection booth of the Elba and its equipment therefore the opening was only delayed a month. Uploaded photos from 1946 and one of the facade from the current renovation.
Uploaded a photo of Foster’s Family Foods which is on Tyler. Looking at the roof line I believe this was the site of the Elm. If so the address of the theatre would be 130 North Tyler.
Springfield Mall couldn’t keep up with the neighboring Bel Air Mall. The two had many of the same stores but the Bel Air had a better location and room for expansion.
Uploaded a photo of the exterior signage which reads Cinemas.
The Port was located on Main Street. It began life as the Riverside in May 1916. See the clipping I’ve uploaded from the Cecil Whig of May 27th of that year. Don’t know how 800 people enjoyed what is later to have been reported as a 300 seat theatre. Name probably was established because the back of the building faced the Susquehanna River. It later became the Port. Killduffs.com believes the building has been demolished.
Also uploaded an ad as the Port from Killduffs.com and an early image of the venue, albeit attributed to 1915, from the Facebook page of Craigtown Auto.
I’ve uploaded two postcard images of the Main Street block from both directions where signage for the Scenic appears. The signage is at the end of the building but I believe the theatre entrance is actually the white arched space to the left.
Dallasmovies, both you and Joe Vogel have mentioned a competitive theatre at Randallstown-Plaza. The theatre is not on CT nor can I find mention of it doing a series of basic Google searches.
It was not uncommon for Wichita adult film theatres to be raided in mid performance and the films confiscated. In some cases the names of the patrons were taken.
This and other Wichita adult theatres were subject to raids during mid performance with the films being confiscated and, in some cases, names of the patrons taken.
This and other Wichita adult theatrea were subject to a number of raids in mid performance and the films confiscated. In some cases the names of the patrons were taken.
One source suggests that because the Drive-In was “across the river” it was actually in Elgin, Utah.
The Drive-In was operated by local Green River residents and closed on November 28, 1955.
I have uploaded a 2011 photo of the downed pylon by Grant Smith and a 1977 aerial U.S. Geological Survey photo from the utahtheaters.info site. In the aerial photo the projection building is in the center of the image and the screen at the bottom.
The site makes no mention of “Dunham” as an alternate name for the drive-in.
Probably closed as a result of competition from the nearby Derby Plaza Theaters.
Uploaded an image of the Elite from the Sag Harbor Historical Society which appeared in “A Century of Celluloid in Sag Harbor” in the February 16, 2016 Sag Harbor Express. Article can easily be Googled online.
There are now three auditoriums. Theatre 1 233 seats 4K projection, 10 x 10 Dolby Atmos; Theatre 2 90 seats 4k, 16mm, 35 mm projections, Dolby Sound; Theatre 3 (on the new third floor) a 38 seat screening room available for rental and use by student exhibitors. Actual physical tours can be booked at this time but the venue is not open for regular usage during Covid restrictions.
Uploaded a current image as a pharmacy.
The 1925 fire only destroyed the projection booth of the Elba and its equipment therefore the opening was only delayed a month. Uploaded photos from 1946 and one of the facade from the current renovation.
The Strand was located on First Avenue. I’ve uploaded a postcard image from 1920.
Is it just a coincidence that one of the partners in the theatre was named “Beams” and the venue was called “Sunbeams”?
The original address of the Grotto was 6020 North Peoria Avenue. Street is now part of Highway 11.
I’ve uploaded a 1953 photo by Jim Carpenter which appears in the online site of the Turley, Oklahoma Historical Association.
Currently Redbud Physical Therapy. Current street photo uploaded.
Uploaded a photo of Foster’s Family Foods which is on Tyler. Looking at the roof line I believe this was the site of the Elm. If so the address of the theatre would be 130 North Tyler.
Springfield Mall couldn’t keep up with the neighboring Bel Air Mall. The two had many of the same stores but the Bel Air had a better location and room for expansion.
Uploaded a photo of the exterior signage which reads Cinemas.
The Port was located on Main Street. It began life as the Riverside in May 1916. See the clipping I’ve uploaded from the Cecil Whig of May 27th of that year. Don’t know how 800 people enjoyed what is later to have been reported as a 300 seat theatre. Name probably was established because the back of the building faced the Susquehanna River. It later became the Port. Killduffs.com believes the building has been demolished.
Also uploaded an ad as the Port from Killduffs.com and an early image of the venue, albeit attributed to 1915, from the Facebook page of Craigtown Auto.
Also uploaded a current photo from cecildaily.com.
Uploaded an ad from chronicalingamera and a 1948 photo from cecildaily.com.
Uploaded ads found on Kilduffs.com. That site also suggests that the Rio was demolished as part of a project to widen the canal.
Uploaded a photo as Dollar General.
Driving past today I noticed the boarded up pylon is still there. The site is barren except for that.
I’ve uploaded two postcard images of the Main Street block from both directions where signage for the Scenic appears. The signage is at the end of the building but I believe the theatre entrance is actually the white arched space to the left.
Dallasmovies, both you and Joe Vogel have mentioned a competitive theatre at Randallstown-Plaza. The theatre is not on CT nor can I find mention of it doing a series of basic Google searches.
Uploaded a photo in which a portion of the Liberty can be seen.
Uploaded an ad which says Hagerstown rather than Greencastle. Probably used for better recognition.