Skyline newspaper is reporting that Mayne Stage will reopen as Rhapsody Theater featuring live entertainment, magic shows, cabaret and chamber music, per Leslie Perkins, 49th Ward chief of staff.
It is on page 3 of the current print version of Skyline.
The online version however requires a $20 annual subscription fee to view.
Opened earlier than in description.
“Special Matinee Tuesday February 1910” music program added, courtesy LeRoy Blommaert.
The date was inscribed on the back side of the program.
Opened Thursday May 22,1947 with “A Night in Casablanca” starring the Marx Brothers.
Capacity was 800 cars.
Boone County Recorder news clipping in link below, and added to gallery, courtesy Boone County Local History Department.
The Google Street view comes up as Elsmere Kentucky, but the address is correct because the nearby buildings match up to the photo I just posted.
Not sure where the dividing line is between Erlanger and Elsmere.
“Ticket prices of 10 & 15 cents were charged at St. Ignace’s Grand Theatre for a special presentation on Wednesday, May 6, 1914. It was a 2-reel film of an actual battle between Gen. Pancho Villa’s revolutionist forces and Huerta’s federalist troops in Mexico. Although the United States military was not involved, Villa allowed Mutual Movies camera crews to accompany his army in the Battle of Ojnaga.”
Still standing in the August 2021 street view.
It is interesting to scroll around as the years change depending on the angle.
No channel sign letters left on the top of the marquee now, but 2 were left in 2019, 3 in 2013, 4 in 2009, versus most of them in the 2007 photo posted earlier.
Likely grabbed by metal scrappers.
The income from the two billboards on the roof is likely paying the property taxes.
Down Waltham Street to its left are many vacant lots, boarded up, abandoned homes. One burnt out.
Goulburn Avenue to its right is about the same, but with some homes still occupied.
Address was 242 E. Main Street.
Amboy Food & Liquor is now on that site, which was previously a hardware store in the 2013 street view.
The 5 buildings to the left of where the Amboy Theatre once stood remain as they appear in the old photo.
Apparently had two fires, 1934 and 1968.
Descriptions below credit Christopher Matt.
THIS DAY IN LANSFORD HISTORY-MARCH 14, 1934
FIRE IN THEATER AND COLLIERY AT LANSFORD
Fire caused damage at the Palace theater at Coal and Bertsch Sts. and at an oil storage house at the Lansford colliery. The fire at the Palace, reopened in December after it had been remodeled at a cost of $20,000, started under the stage at the front of the theater. Damage is estimated at $25,000. Until repairs are completed, the picture shows will be shown at the Victoria theater.
The damage at the colliery was confined to the frame building housing a supply oil in barrels and drums.
THIS DAY IN LANSFORD HISTORY-NOVEMBER 30, 1968
FIRE DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT OVER $20,000 AT FORMER PALACE THEATER
Damages are estimated to be more than $20,000 from a fire that ripped through the former Palace Theater on Coal St. yesterday. The fire was discovered by Lansford police officers Joe Delpero and Francis Karnish. they were in the vicinity when they heard an explosion. About 50 firemen were out to fight the blaze. The building is currently used by Ridge Center Inc. as a showroom. Owner William McDonald said many new furnishings were brought in for the holiday shopping season, but were destroyed. The alarm sounded at 12:10AM. Fire Chief Norman Tippett said the fire started on the main floor of the building in the southeast corner and smoldered for some time, before blowing the doors open next to where the fire originated.
Flickr link with photo taken 5/24/74-6/27/74.
Highlights the slight angle of WOODS at the top, to face oncoming traffic on Randolph.
Image will enlarge within link.
Skyline newspaper is reporting that Mayne Stage will reopen as Rhapsody Theater featuring live entertainment, magic shows, cabaret and chamber music, per Leslie Perkins, 49th Ward chief of staff. It is on page 3 of the current print version of Skyline. The online version however requires a $20 annual subscription fee to view.
https://www.insideonline.com/
5+ minute Vimeo link about the Coleman Theatre that surfaced on Facebook.
https://vimeo.com/329747906?fbclid=IwAR3otmCMQoQQvsW3zSL6QffNUziPXuYvsLavrB_YmguMZ6avaK80kNqH0J8
1924 photo of the ticket booth in below Flickr link.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/charmainezoe/11933147143?fbclid=IwAR0uCu1suuixOHUYkgf_GQU71UR_aS7YnXOOd3asFNdqIpTJTwaNvEbWVHI
Two October 30, 2005 photos in below Flickr links.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/abbyworld/76141639/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/abbyworld/76141638/in/photostream/
October 1973.
Update on Covent Hotel project.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/02/22/rehab-of-historical-lincoln-park-hotel-into-affordable-studio-apartments-primed-to-get-key-city-funding/?fbclid=IwAR08gotRS0TOqNDf8pnyHWVIW9Sna9PiFggS5oHk-6WbzXmPWD76d2oXZzo
Mid `60s photo added via Theo Tersteeg.
Opened earlier than in description. “Special Matinee Tuesday February 1910” music program added, courtesy LeRoy Blommaert. The date was inscribed on the back side of the program.
1990 photo credit Signs, Streets and Storefronts by Martin Treu on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/SignsStreetsAndStorefrontsByMartinTreu/photos/a.396083213788261/5095289570534245/
It is retail and office space with 13 tenants and 2 vacancies according to the below website for what is now called The Hiland Building.
https://unitedpropertygroup.com/hiland
Opened Thursday May 22,1947 with “A Night in Casablanca” starring the Marx Brothers. Capacity was 800 cars. Boone County Recorder news clipping in link below, and added to gallery, courtesy Boone County Local History Department.
https://nkyviews.com/boone/text/drive-in.html?fbclid=IwAR0suTeYpYlU0ZcOx2yrjBNcNJVOZb05jm8rBgDRfg1EwW79QWREXpT3e3s
The Google Street view comes up as Elsmere Kentucky, but the address is correct because the nearby buildings match up to the photo I just posted. Not sure where the dividing line is between Erlanger and Elsmere.
Additional history credit Northern Kentucky Views.
Highland Theatre opened August 3, 1927 with “Senorita”, starring Bebe Daniels, and closed in March 1979.
Link with a small photo of the Grand Theatre and the following copy, Copyright © 2022 St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce | All rights reserved. |
“Ticket prices of 10 & 15 cents were charged at St. Ignace’s Grand Theatre for a special presentation on Wednesday, May 6, 1914. It was a 2-reel film of an actual battle between Gen. Pancho Villa’s revolutionist forces and Huerta’s federalist troops in Mexico. Although the United States military was not involved, Villa allowed Mutual Movies camera crews to accompany his army in the Battle of Ojnaga.”
https://www.saintignace.org/history-of-st-ignace/tidbits-of-history/
Still standing in the August 2021 street view. It is interesting to scroll around as the years change depending on the angle. No channel sign letters left on the top of the marquee now, but 2 were left in 2019, 3 in 2013, 4 in 2009, versus most of them in the 2007 photo posted earlier. Likely grabbed by metal scrappers. The income from the two billboards on the roof is likely paying the property taxes. Down Waltham Street to its left are many vacant lots, boarded up, abandoned homes. One burnt out. Goulburn Avenue to its right is about the same, but with some homes still occupied.
Address was 242 E. Main Street. Amboy Food & Liquor is now on that site, which was previously a hardware store in the 2013 street view. The 5 buildings to the left of where the Amboy Theatre once stood remain as they appear in the old photo.
September 2020 article with demo photos.
https://www.kentreporter.com/business/show-is-over-for-federal-ways-gateway-movies-8-theater/?fbclid=IwAR0nD9Tamrf9AApBxGda-6pgtMCbE9wrLuh28tfVVCHBn_k1-EWFFkux8e4
Post from the Ghosts of Old Shawneetown Illinois Facebook page, with a photo of the Shawnee Theatre. Public group so should be visible to all.
https://www.facebook.com/ghostsofoldshawneetownillinois/photos/a.220769461434311/1014967618681154/
Apparently had two fires, 1934 and 1968. Descriptions below credit Christopher Matt.
THIS DAY IN LANSFORD HISTORY-MARCH 14, 1934 FIRE IN THEATER AND COLLIERY AT LANSFORD Fire caused damage at the Palace theater at Coal and Bertsch Sts. and at an oil storage house at the Lansford colliery. The fire at the Palace, reopened in December after it had been remodeled at a cost of $20,000, started under the stage at the front of the theater. Damage is estimated at $25,000. Until repairs are completed, the picture shows will be shown at the Victoria theater.
The damage at the colliery was confined to the frame building housing a supply oil in barrels and drums.
THIS DAY IN LANSFORD HISTORY-NOVEMBER 30, 1968
FIRE DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT OVER $20,000 AT FORMER PALACE THEATER Damages are estimated to be more than $20,000 from a fire that ripped through the former Palace Theater on Coal St. yesterday. The fire was discovered by Lansford police officers Joe Delpero and Francis Karnish. they were in the vicinity when they heard an explosion. About 50 firemen were out to fight the blaze. The building is currently used by Ridge Center Inc. as a showroom. Owner William McDonald said many new furnishings were brought in for the holiday shopping season, but were destroyed. The alarm sounded at 12:10AM. Fire Chief Norman Tippett said the fire started on the main floor of the building in the southeast corner and smoldered for some time, before blowing the doors open next to where the fire originated.
Nice photo of the Black Horse Pike Drive-In on the Society for Commercial Archeology Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/SCAroadside/photos/a.105205685822/10158787191535823
Cine Oro is the 19th photo down in the below link.
http://www.thompsonsanders.com/Assets/Nashville/My_Story.htm
Enlargeable version of the 10/01/76-10/07/76 William C. Brubaker image.
https://explore.chicagocollections.org/image/uic/59/tb0xv5v/
Photo credit William C. Brubaker.
Enlargeable image in link below.
https://explore.chicagocollections.org/image/uic/59/tb0xv5v/
Update: Photo credit Explore Chicago Collections.
https://explore.chicagocollections.org/?fbclid=IwAR0divFiAoCrl-bP_498Ig30iAsNfxYvPYQZ28fl2GxzGphUkC9J7rGbhr8
Flickr link with photo taken 5/24/74-6/27/74. Highlights the slight angle of WOODS at the top, to face oncoming traffic on Randolph. Image will enlarge within link.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dmklein/2873646983?fbclid=IwAR2HB5er0uKI18r2dmnTGca16M3zEMCyvagmnrq1tcuSrfX70kfrkkhRQYs