When her father died suddenly in 1918, Dorothy Jaquish, just out of high school, took over management of the Dreamland.
I’ve uploaded a 1915 image of the projection booth from the Oregon Historical Society and a January 2, 1913 ad placed in the Ontario Argus from the Oregon Theatre Project of the University of Oregon.
Joe, I uploaded a postcard image of, I believe, the gabled building to which you refer. It is, however, on the site of the subsequent Star Theatre, recently added to Cinema Treasures. None of the images to which you refer in your April 8, 2014 post are accessible. Would you please upload them on this site.
Uploaded two postcard images: The Star, from about 1914 and one of the previous theatre which was on that site. Could this have been the “it” referred to on the Strand site. Location was described as being on “The Square”. I interpret that as the intersection where East Main Street became West Main Street. Since the Strand is described as being on East Main Street I believe the Star was on West Main Street.
When I was there they were preparing for an event in the Winter Garden. They had portable projectors since, apparently, the Winter Garden had never been outfitted for films.
Uploaded a postcard image of the Elks Home and Theatre. Can’t determine where the entrance is but according to one report it was on the north side of the building (which is of no help in this case).
Subsequent to being the Resurrection of Life Fellowship it became the Stude Revival Center. I have uploaded a photo as Resurrection of Life and one as the Revival Center.
According to an article entitled “A History of Movie Theatres in Meriden, Wallingford, Southington and Cheshire” which appeared on July 25, 2017 in the Record-Journal the original name of the Crystal was reported to be “Happy Thought” and the address 31 Colony.
Despite the various research concerning the address placing it at 77 State Street, the opening ad for the Meriden Mall Cinema I & II stated it was on East Main Street. However, East Main and State do intersect. After the entire Hub was demolished it was redeveloped as an open space called Meriden Green.
Uploaded a photo with the Empress on the right and the image of a postcard being offered on ebay with the Empress on the left.
In 1918 it was remodeled and enlarged according to a reference in the History of Hall County, Nebraska, 1920.
Updated an image from 1937.
Artist’s proposal sketch of the Parkway uploaded.
I’m sure the handwriting was on the wall for the Elwood anyway when the nearby Huntington Plaza opened.
Assuming JC Penney’s remained at the same location until they closed the address would be 116 North Main Street.
When her father died suddenly in 1918, Dorothy Jaquish, just out of high school, took over management of the Dreamland.
I’ve uploaded a 1915 image of the projection booth from the Oregon Historical Society and a January 2, 1913 ad placed in the Ontario Argus from the Oregon Theatre Project of the University of Oregon.
Uploaded a 1913 photo of the newly constructed Arlington and one from 1966 of its destruction.
Because of the many destructive fires in Tracy over the years one newspaper labelled the community as one “forged by fire”.
Joe, I uploaded a postcard image of, I believe, the gabled building to which you refer. It is, however, on the site of the subsequent Star Theatre, recently added to Cinema Treasures. None of the images to which you refer in your April 8, 2014 post are accessible. Would you please upload them on this site.
Uploaded two postcard images: The Star, from about 1914 and one of the previous theatre which was on that site. Could this have been the “it” referred to on the Strand site. Location was described as being on “The Square”. I interpret that as the intersection where East Main Street became West Main Street. Since the Strand is described as being on East Main Street I believe the Star was on West Main Street.
MarkNYLA no full time projectors in either theatre? The Elgin was once a movie theatre.
When I was there they were preparing for an event in the Winter Garden. They had portable projectors since, apparently, the Winter Garden had never been outfitted for films.
Uploaded current photos of the building. The restaurant, Chez Elle, has closed.
Uploaded a postcard image of the Elks Home and Theatre. Can’t determine where the entrance is but according to one report it was on the north side of the building (which is of no help in this case).
Uploaded a photo of the Palace from Texas Escapes.
Saw a live nude production of Orpheus in the Underworld here decades ago. Venue was chilly. Felt sorry for the performers.
The Sparta was located at 203 East Division Street. It now houses an antique store. Photo as the Sparta and a current one uploaded.
Subsequent to being the Resurrection of Life Fellowship it became the Stude Revival Center. I have uploaded a photo as Resurrection of Life and one as the Revival Center.
According to an article entitled “A History of Movie Theatres in Meriden, Wallingford, Southington and Cheshire” which appeared on July 25, 2017 in the Record-Journal the original name of the Crystal was reported to be “Happy Thought” and the address 31 Colony.
Uploaded two photos of the Carlton. It was known as a “Flea Pit”, a colorful English take on what we call “The Itch”.
Despite the various research concerning the address placing it at 77 State Street, the opening ad for the Meriden Mall Cinema I & II stated it was on East Main Street. However, East Main and State do intersect. After the entire Hub was demolished it was redeveloped as an open space called Meriden Green.
Uploaded a photo of the theatre in the process of demolition.
Uploaded a photo as the River County Nature Center.
Dumpster and backhoe gone. Windows still broken. Such progress.
Despite being considered a “landmark” by locals the Overland fell into disrepair at the end of its life.