Here is part of a 2/25/99 article from the Wilkes Barre Times-Leader. You have to pay a couple of bucks to the paper if you want to read the rest:
LT. GOV. PLANTS SEEDS FOR NEW PROGRAMS FORMER DRIVE-IN THEATER WILL BE THE SITE OF AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM AND RECREATION FACILITIES
Source: JOHN DECKER and JOE HEALEY; Times Leader Staff Writers
WILKES-BARRE- A former Larksville drive-in theater is being resurrected in hopes it will again attract young people. The West Side Drive-in will be the site of an adventure center for students and others in the Wyoming Valley West community. Lt. Gov. Mark Schweiker on Wednesday announced a $100,000 grant to build a domed facility that will house the district’s alternative education program and recreational facilities for district residents. Schweiker also announced funding
Published on February 25, 1999, Page 1A, Times Leader, The (Wilkes Barre, PA)
In 1970 the theater was operated by the Orpheum Theater Co. of Shelby, Montana. Owners were Theo Bartschi, Karla Love and Byron Kluth. Manager was Joe Love. It looks like some photos will be posted soon on the theater’s website:
This area between Rio city and Barra Tijuca has undergone extensive development in the past ten years – there are many more upscale restaurants, clubs and cinemas on the main avenue. Not that many years ago this part of Rio was mostly deserted.
In 1970 the theater was part of Smalley Theaters, Inc, H.S. Smalley president. The chain named all of their theaters Smalley’s, and at that time had houses in Cooperstown, Delhi, Dolgeville, Fort Plain, Johnstown, Norwich, St. Johnsville and Stamford.
I’ve driven by this theater for years but have never bought a ticket. The large white marquee with all the second-run films is highly visible as you drive past the South Bay Galleria going south on Hawthorne. I recall that it was two dollars a few years ago, but I guess inflation has taken its toll. I didn’t know the bowling alley was gone, though.
Here is a July 4, 1957 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/3bkjbh
Here is a May 1957 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/ywywvg
Here is an April 1957 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/3c769c
Here is a map with the location:
http://www.sharperembroidery.com/contact.php
Here is some more geographic information:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~paluzern/patk/larks.htm
Here is part of a 2/25/99 article from the Wilkes Barre Times-Leader. You have to pay a couple of bucks to the paper if you want to read the rest:
LT. GOV. PLANTS SEEDS FOR NEW PROGRAMS FORMER DRIVE-IN THEATER WILL BE THE SITE OF AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM AND RECREATION FACILITIES
Source: JOHN DECKER and JOE HEALEY; Times Leader Staff Writers
WILKES-BARRE- A former Larksville drive-in theater is being resurrected in hopes it will again attract young people. The West Side Drive-in will be the site of an adventure center for students and others in the Wyoming Valley West community. Lt. Gov. Mark Schweiker on Wednesday announced a $100,000 grant to build a domed facility that will house the district’s alternative education program and recreational facilities for district residents. Schweiker also announced funding
Published on February 25, 1999, Page 1A, Times Leader, The (Wilkes Barre, PA)
Here is a July 1959 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/yqew35
Here is a July 1959 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/26atyy
Here are the updated USC links:
http://tinyurl.com/2ylpr5
http://tinyurl.com/ypjna3
Here is a 1983 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/23wcck
I am indeed. Low rates.
The link has changed for LM’s photo above:
http://tinyurl.com/3cv2q7
In 1970 the theater was operated by the Orpheum Theater Co. of Shelby, Montana. Owners were Theo Bartschi, Karla Love and Byron Kluth. Manager was Joe Love. It looks like some photos will be posted soon on the theater’s website:
http://conradorpheum.com/
This area between Rio city and Barra Tijuca has undergone extensive development in the past ten years – there are many more upscale restaurants, clubs and cinemas on the main avenue. Not that many years ago this part of Rio was mostly deserted.
Here are three more CA Library photos:
http://tinyurl.com/38qc5r
http://tinyurl.com/38vrnl
http://tinyurl.com/2quqp4
Glad you enjoyed the photo. The “Sally” showing could have been a re-release. Do you still have the records for 1932 in your office?
Here’s your contact info. Let us know if you have any luck:
http://www.agencynet.us/
In 1970 the theater was part of Smalley Theaters, Inc, H.S. Smalley president. The chain named all of their theaters Smalley’s, and at that time had houses in Cooperstown, Delhi, Dolgeville, Fort Plain, Johnstown, Norwich, St. Johnsville and Stamford.
Here is an undated aerial photo:
http://tinyurl.com/23ho2y
I saw “The Truman Show” at this theater whenever that was released. It’s not a bad looking theater.
The next film festival is in November:
http://www.tiranafilmfest.com/
The Concert Hall was opened well in time to screen one of my favorite films, “Qaamarngup uummataa” (Heart of Light). The film was released on 1/25/98.
I’ve driven by this theater for years but have never bought a ticket. The large white marquee with all the second-run films is highly visible as you drive past the South Bay Galleria going south on Hawthorne. I recall that it was two dollars a few years ago, but I guess inflation has taken its toll. I didn’t know the bowling alley was gone, though.
There is a clothing store called PS Zoo at this address now. Presumably this is a new building, but I can’t say with certainty.
Lost Memory has noted that there may be an AKA of the Garden Theater for this addition.
This was an RKO-Stanley Warner theater in 1970.
Listed as White City Shopping Center Theater in the 1970 IMPA. It was part of the RKO-Stanley Warner chain at that time.