Close enough Lost! LOL! Thanks for always caring and being there when needed! And be sure to check out the Vitrolite facade on the Rialto in Cedarsburg WS with its amazing amount of black tile from top to bottom!
In fact, the entire building was transformed with the lovely addition of awnings, etc. I wish more downtowns made use of storefront awnings rather than see them turned into a rusty place for bird’s nests.
Thanks Jack and a post from norelco! Where have you been? And if this theatre ever gets restored the original marquee that is shown on their Save the Franklin website needs to be reinstated!
“The enduring romance with the Franklin Theatre began in the summer of 1937. The marquee spilled brilliantly onto Main Street inviting citizens countywide to see "Night Must Fall,” starring Robert Montgomery and Rosalind Russell. And they came — young and old, black and white, rich and poor. They laughed, they cried, they dreamed. And, together, within the illuminated walls of the Franklin Theatre, unforgettable moments occurred and memories were made."
Are there any interior photos of this art deco theatre? The Save the Franklin site shows the original art deco marquee that needs to be returned to this theatre exterior, imo. As a sidenote, I think there is a recording studio near Franklin called Dark Horse?
A friend of mine has told me that friends of his bought the Victoria Theatre in Blossburg last spring and are restoring it and hope to have it open for next spring. It used to be a feed store.
Then why hasn’t someone or some preservation/arts group restored at least one of them on “Theater Row”? BTW, if you are in Texas have you ever been to the newly restored Palace in Georgetown TX (suburb of Austin)?
The National Register of Historic Places nomination form was most interesting to read….did the Ambassador receive that honor before it was demolished? The written description of this theatre was very complete and gave one a sense of actually seeing it with their own eyes. And to read the words of one reporter was a sad commentary about the demise of a great theatre….“theaters don’t die in St. Louis, they become parking lots”.
Close enough Lost! LOL! Thanks for always caring and being there when needed! And be sure to check out the Vitrolite facade on the Rialto in Cedarsburg WS with its amazing amount of black tile from top to bottom!
This amazing exterior is Vitrolite done by Tim Dunn, Vitrolite specialist located in St. Louis MO.
This theatre has a red Vitrolite exterior. The work was done by Tim Dunn, Vitrolite specialist located in St. Louis MO.
This theatre has a Vitrolite tile exterior. The work was done by Tim Dunn, Vitrolite specialist located in St. Louis MO.
I would love to see a photo of this theatre with its Vitrolite exterior!
In fact, the entire building was transformed with the lovely addition of awnings, etc. I wish more downtowns made use of storefront awnings rather than see them turned into a rusty place for bird’s nests.
The new marquees etc. are just fantastic compared to how this theatre’s exterior looked in 1988. Complete transformation!
spectrum: Music to my ears when reading “complete restoration was completed”. Congratulations!!!
Nice to read that an organ is being installed in this small town movie house.
Thanks Jack and a post from norelco! Where have you been? And if this theatre ever gets restored the original marquee that is shown on their Save the Franklin website needs to be reinstated!
“The enduring romance with the Franklin Theatre began in the summer of 1937. The marquee spilled brilliantly onto Main Street inviting citizens countywide to see "Night Must Fall,” starring Robert Montgomery and Rosalind Russell. And they came — young and old, black and white, rich and poor. They laughed, they cried, they dreamed. And, together, within the illuminated walls of the Franklin Theatre, unforgettable moments occurred and memories were made."
Are there any interior photos of this art deco theatre? The Save the Franklin site shows the original art deco marquee that needs to be returned to this theatre exterior, imo. As a sidenote, I think there is a recording studio near Franklin called Dark Horse?
panhandle: Thanks for the updated information concerning Texas preservation groups though a sad scenario.
A friend of mine has told me that friends of his bought the Victoria Theatre in Blossburg last spring and are restoring it and hope to have it open for next spring. It used to be a feed store.
Best of luck to the folks of Blossburg in bringing back an historical theatre. When finished it will be another “cinema treasure”.
Then why hasn’t someone or some preservation/arts group restored at least one of them on “Theater Row”? BTW, if you are in Texas have you ever been to the newly restored Palace in Georgetown TX (suburb of Austin)?
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Is this theatre still standing? My husband was stationed at Shepard AFB.
Is this theatre still standing?
After viewing an 1988 exterior photo this theatre has come a long way! Congratulations.
There was a theatre in Corry PA, too.
Nice to learn that St. Louis has the Fox!
The National Register of Historic Places nomination form was most interesting to read….did the Ambassador receive that honor before it was demolished? The written description of this theatre was very complete and gave one a sense of actually seeing it with their own eyes. And to read the words of one reporter was a sad commentary about the demise of a great theatre….“theaters don’t die in St. Louis, they become parking lots”.
What a beautiful Eberson built theatre in the heart of Indiana. The website with photos is excellent.
Thanks goes to a lady photographer by the name of Toby Weiss who took photos that can be viewed @ http://www.builtstlouis.net/ambassador01.html
“The area the Ambassador once stood on is now a plaza for a large bank that was next door.” Such a shame!