The community tried to find a buyer to turn the art deco building into apartments in 2013 to no avail. There is another theatre in the town called the Latonia though I don’t know its current status. There was also a theatre by the name of the Lyric. Oil City was a thriving town though no more, it seems. And to think the Derrick was closed because a mall theatre opened with 5 screens. Sad.
The community tried to find a buyer to turn the art deco building into apartments in 2013 to no avail. There is another theatre in the town called the Latonia though I don’t know its current status. There was also a theatre by the name of the Lyric. Oil City was a thriving town though no more, it seems. And to think the Derrick was closed because a mall theatre opened with 5 screens. Sad.
The Oil City newspaper, the Derrick recently published a story about the Derrick Theatre which was an art deco theatre built in the 20s. I have reached out to the journalist who wrote the article. If I received it, I will share it here.
So nice to see this art deco survivor theatre posted again with a recent comment on June 10, 2021. I love the art deco wood doors and art deco marquee. Would love to see interior photos. Is there a website that would feature photos? The folks of Caro Michigan can be very proud that this cinema treasure still exists in their community. My hometown art deco theatre was demolished in the 80s so there isn’t a time I don’t go through that intersection that I don’t think about the Grand Theatre in Westfield, New York along the shores of Lake Erie and about 70 miles from Buffalo.
So nice to know it has been restored as my hometown is forever gone. Neglected for 10 years and nobody at the time tried to save it. Felt it was an eyesore .. debateable issue still to this day.
Sorry if the link I just posted is not in blue to simply tap on it. It is worth reading. Can’t tell you how pleased I am to see this theatre finally being restored in downtown Charlotte! When I moved to Charlotte in 2003 I knew that it had been quite the theatre in its heyday and that it was worth saving. Thank goodness it was never demolished then and is now being restored for future generations. There were many Carolina Theatres throughout NC and many are listed as closed. Such a shame. I haven’t posted on CT for quite awhile though feel it is time to start posting again on a site that is close to my heart. Thank you Ross for creating CT for all of us theatre buffs. Btw, I hope to have a theatre exhibit in September in remembrance of my hometown theatre, the Grand in Westfield NY though COVID may require changes in the plan. The Grand is listed on CT. Check it out.
Thank you, Joe. That is the building. The May Theatre was street level and to the left. Mayville is the county seat with the county courthouse and county prison nearby.
Was this opera house ever called the Butte Opera House?
And I wonder whatever happened to the Derrick’s Wurlitzer organ? If anyone knows, please elaborate.
The community tried to find a buyer to turn the art deco building into apartments in 2013 to no avail. There is another theatre in the town called the Latonia though I don’t know its current status. There was also a theatre by the name of the Lyric. Oil City was a thriving town though no more, it seems. And to think the Derrick was closed because a mall theatre opened with 5 screens. Sad.
The community tried to find a buyer to turn the art deco building into apartments in 2013 to no avail. There is another theatre in the town called the Latonia though I don’t know its current status. There was also a theatre by the name of the Lyric. Oil City was a thriving town though no more, it seems. And to think the Derrick was closed because a mall theatre opened with 5 screens. Sad.
The Oil City newspaper, the Derrick recently published a story about the Derrick Theatre which was an art deco theatre built in the 20s. I have reached out to the journalist who wrote the article. If I received it, I will share it here.
Thanks Joe for this update. I have visited this theatre gem.
What is the current status of the Rogers? Hope it has sold and is being restored to its original configuration and design.
Love the art deco style doors.
So nice to see this art deco survivor theatre posted again with a recent comment on June 10, 2021. I love the art deco wood doors and art deco marquee. Would love to see interior photos. Is there a website that would feature photos? The folks of Caro Michigan can be very proud that this cinema treasure still exists in their community. My hometown art deco theatre was demolished in the 80s so there isn’t a time I don’t go through that intersection that I don’t think about the Grand Theatre in Westfield, New York along the shores of Lake Erie and about 70 miles from Buffalo.
Thank you ncmark. Hope to see photos. My email is
https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Vintage-Old-Blatt-Brothers-Grand-Theatre-Tickets-Westfield-New-York-N-Y/264903548221
Greenville is South of Erie PA so will check it out this Spring. Always looking to take a theatre trip.
Plan to travel to Seneca Falls during the holidays. Interesting to learn the IAWL museum is in the former Seneca Theatre.
So nice to know it has been restored as my hometown is forever gone. Neglected for 10 years and nobody at the time tried to save it. Felt it was an eyesore .. debateable issue still to this day.
Where is Harriman TN?
David, A great link. Had to cut and paste then view the extensive info and fabulous photos. Thank you.
Just posted this mural photo taken today. Enjoy!
Went through Cuba today. Mural on a brick wall depicts the theatre that once appeared on Main Street with its marquee.
www.driveinmovie.com
A great asset and a very long time coming.
Sorry if the link I just posted is not in blue to simply tap on it. It is worth reading. Can’t tell you how pleased I am to see this theatre finally being restored in downtown Charlotte! When I moved to Charlotte in 2003 I knew that it had been quite the theatre in its heyday and that it was worth saving. Thank goodness it was never demolished then and is now being restored for future generations. There were many Carolina Theatres throughout NC and many are listed as closed. Such a shame. I haven’t posted on CT for quite awhile though feel it is time to start posting again on a site that is close to my heart. Thank you Ross for creating CT for all of us theatre buffs. Btw, I hope to have a theatre exhibit in September in remembrance of my hometown theatre, the Grand in Westfield NY though COVID may require changes in the plan. The Grand is listed on CT. Check it out.
https://carolinatheatreclt.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Spring-2020-newsletter.pdf
Music to my ears! Btw, this theatre should now be marked as renovating and not closed.
Is the atmospheric feature still intact?
Thank you, Joe. That is the building. The May Theatre was street level and to the left. Mayville is the county seat with the county courthouse and county prison nearby.