West Side of St. Paul’s old Mohawk Theater fails to sell at auction
Posted: 05/23/2014 09:20:38 AM CDT
On St. Paul’s West Side, a former Smith Avenue movie house failed to sell at county auction.
The old Mohawk Theater at 627 Smith Ave. dates back to 1921 and has served over the years as a movie house, a Masonic Lodge, the home of the High Bridge Sports Club and a rental hall, among other uses.
Ramsey County held two open houses in May and put the theater up for auction on Friday alongside dozens of tax-forfeited properties, including 33 vacant lots and a car wash.
Ramsey County Assessor Stephen Baker said no one bid on the two-story building, arguably Smith Avenue’s most distinct architectural landmark. It will remain up for sale at the same opening price of $340,000.
West St. Paul blogger Ken Paulman, author of Stubbornlylocal.com, noted that the building’s interior has been heavily remodeled and no longer resembles a theater.
The Olympus Theatre closed in 1941. It was remodeled and reopened as the Holladay Theatre in 1943. Seating was reduced to 450. This should be Holloaday Theatre with an AKA of Olympus Theatre
Cinemark operated this theatre from January 1, 1998 thru May 4, 2006. Star Cinema Grill was the last name of this theatre. It closed on October 15, 2008. This should be listed as the Star Cinema Grill with an AKA Rosenberg Cinema 8.
Mike Rogers, the Utah III AKA Studio was a single screen, it was across the street from the Utah Theatre that was converted from a single screen to a double. Thus renaming the Studio to the Utah III.
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An article from the Higginsville Advance:
Higginsville Advance
April 13, 1934 Vol. 55 No. 5
Restored concession area
DAVIS THEATRE OPENS TUESDAY
One of State’s Most Beautiful Theatres Opens
Tuesday, April 17th in Higginsville
Beginning next Tuesday night, April 17th, Higginsville citizens can boast of having one of the most beautiful theatres here of any town anywhere near this size in Missouri. The old Royal Theatre has passed into history, and next Tuesday night J.W. Davis, owner of the show will open his new “Davis” Theatre to the public. Civic clubs of the town, in an effort to show their appreciation to Mr. Davis, undertook to sell out the show the opening night at $1.00 per ticket. The merchants of the town subscribed tickets, and most of them have already been sold, everyone being anxious to attend. Tickets will not be on sale that night at the door, and everyone wishing to attend the opening night must secure their tickets ahead of time, through some merchant or from the committee in charge of arrangements.
The interior of the building is highly pleasing in appearance. The walls and ceiling are of celotex, which has been grooved into squares and triangles, with colored rectangles at intervals making a most pleasing design. The side walls are set with panels of colored celotex and red velvet. A baseboard of stained and varnished panelboard extends several feet up from the floor around the entire room. The room is well lighted with new ornamental lights from the ceiling, and while the pictures are being shown, the lighting is done by small colored ornamental side lights. The seating capacity of the new theatre is 750, and Mr. Davis purchased practically all new, leather upholstered seats for the room. They have been spaced further apart than most theatres, so that there will be plenty of leg room, and also, plenty of room for a person to pass into a row without everyone getting up. One of the best features is the gradual slope of the seats from the rear of the room to the front. The back half of the floor being raised into long steps, with a sloping isle. Every seat will have a full view of the screen. The screen itself is new, and much larger than the old one. The new sound screens, while presenting a solid appearance, are full of small holes, there being well over a million such holes in the new screen at the Davis Theatre. A large neon sign on the front of the building with the word “Davis,” two display panels, and the glass ticket cage at the entrance gives the show a real metropolitan appearance. Inside the entrance is a spacious foyer with a waiting room, ladies' and mens' toilets, and the manager’s private office leading off from both ends. There are two isles leading into the show room. A new picture “Melody In Spring” is the feature the opening night.
The picture stars Lanny Ross, favorite over the over Janes on the “showboat” program and his radio fans will not be disappointed with his screen appearance. This is one of the best pictures produced this year, and has been procured by Mr. Davis at considerable expense in order to make the first night performance attractive. In addition, there will be a news reel, comedy, and several other short attractions. Short talks appropriate to the occasion will be made by Rev. John Lindsey and Mayor Huscher.
West Side of St. Paul’s old Mohawk Theater fails to sell at auction Posted: 05/23/2014 09:20:38 AM CDT On St. Paul’s West Side, a former Smith Avenue movie house failed to sell at county auction. The old Mohawk Theater at 627 Smith Ave. dates back to 1921 and has served over the years as a movie house, a Masonic Lodge, the home of the High Bridge Sports Club and a rental hall, among other uses. Ramsey County held two open houses in May and put the theater up for auction on Friday alongside dozens of tax-forfeited properties, including 33 vacant lots and a car wash. Ramsey County Assessor Stephen Baker said no one bid on the two-story building, arguably Smith Avenue’s most distinct architectural landmark. It will remain up for sale at the same opening price of $340,000. West St. Paul blogger Ken Paulman, author of Stubbornlylocal.com, noted that the building’s interior has been heavily remodeled and no longer resembles a theater.
This theatre has made the digital conversion and it also has two screens. website
The Olympus Theatre closed in 1941. It was remodeled and reopened as the Holladay Theatre in 1943. Seating was reduced to 450. This should be Holloaday Theatre with an AKA of Olympus Theatre
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I don’t see how a theatre could still be open without a phone. YELP lists the theatre as closed.
The Parkway Theatre has reopened. They have a facebook page Telephone No. 412.766.1668
The Princess has reopened but there is nothing scheduled at this time.
The Rainbow Theatre was located at 233 N. Main St., Marion, SC. The right Zip code is 29571. The 29574 in the header is for Mullins, SC.
When this drive-in closed it was known as the Romantic Motor Vu Drive-In.
The adddress for the Ross Theatre was 1950 Washington Ave., Evansville, IN 47714
Address: 708 2nd St., Upton, WY. 82730
Opened on December 16, 1983 and cloed on December 11, 2005.
Who operated this theatre before Cinemark took it over on October 27, 1989?
Opened on June 16, 1972, Cinemark Theatres took over operation of this theater on March 17, 1989. The Previous name was Jerry Louis Cinemsa.
Cinemark picked up operations of this theatre from Mann on July 24, 1992.
Cinemark operated this theatre from January 1, 1998 thru May 4, 2006. Star Cinema Grill was the last name of this theatre. It closed on October 15, 2008. This should be listed as the Star Cinema Grill with an AKA Rosenberg Cinema 8.
When did Cinemark close this theatre?
The Rialto is listed for lease on Loopnet.
Mike Rogers, the Utah III AKA Studio was a single screen, it was across the street from the Utah Theatre that was converted from a single screen to a double. Thus renaming the Studio to the Utah III.
Many did!
Cinemark took over operations of this mall theatre on May 19, 2006.
This Cinemark opened in 2008.
At City Base, enjoy everything from White Castle sliders to delicious, gourmet popcorn. Also, enjoy ice cold beer and specialty drinks. City Base is proud to present the highest resolution offered in D-Cinema. Most theaters offer 2K product, but City Base will provide 4K – twice the resolution! Make your event special by having it at City Base Cinema! We offer a large arcade, comfortable seating, great presentation, and many other options to make your event memorable.
An article from the Higginsville Advance: Higginsville Advance April 13, 1934 Vol. 55 No. 5 Restored concession area DAVIS THEATRE OPENS TUESDAY One of State’s Most Beautiful Theatres Opens Tuesday, April 17th in Higginsville Beginning next Tuesday night, April 17th, Higginsville citizens can boast of having one of the most beautiful theatres here of any town anywhere near this size in Missouri. The old Royal Theatre has passed into history, and next Tuesday night J.W. Davis, owner of the show will open his new “Davis” Theatre to the public. Civic clubs of the town, in an effort to show their appreciation to Mr. Davis, undertook to sell out the show the opening night at $1.00 per ticket. The merchants of the town subscribed tickets, and most of them have already been sold, everyone being anxious to attend. Tickets will not be on sale that night at the door, and everyone wishing to attend the opening night must secure their tickets ahead of time, through some merchant or from the committee in charge of arrangements. The interior of the building is highly pleasing in appearance. The walls and ceiling are of celotex, which has been grooved into squares and triangles, with colored rectangles at intervals making a most pleasing design. The side walls are set with panels of colored celotex and red velvet. A baseboard of stained and varnished panelboard extends several feet up from the floor around the entire room. The room is well lighted with new ornamental lights from the ceiling, and while the pictures are being shown, the lighting is done by small colored ornamental side lights. The seating capacity of the new theatre is 750, and Mr. Davis purchased practically all new, leather upholstered seats for the room. They have been spaced further apart than most theatres, so that there will be plenty of leg room, and also, plenty of room for a person to pass into a row without everyone getting up. One of the best features is the gradual slope of the seats from the rear of the room to the front. The back half of the floor being raised into long steps, with a sloping isle. Every seat will have a full view of the screen. The screen itself is new, and much larger than the old one. The new sound screens, while presenting a solid appearance, are full of small holes, there being well over a million such holes in the new screen at the Davis Theatre. A large neon sign on the front of the building with the word “Davis,” two display panels, and the glass ticket cage at the entrance gives the show a real metropolitan appearance. Inside the entrance is a spacious foyer with a waiting room, ladies' and mens' toilets, and the manager’s private office leading off from both ends. There are two isles leading into the show room. A new picture “Melody In Spring” is the feature the opening night. The picture stars Lanny Ross, favorite over the over Janes on the “showboat” program and his radio fans will not be disappointed with his screen appearance. This is one of the best pictures produced this year, and has been procured by Mr. Davis at considerable expense in order to make the first night performance attractive. In addition, there will be a news reel, comedy, and several other short attractions. Short talks appropriate to the occasion will be made by Rev. John Lindsey and Mayor Huscher.