Appears to have been demolished.
Using the Google street view of 212 Main Street in Nyssa which was De LaO’s Bar & Grill.
It has vacant lots on both sides of it today.
“One of my retirement activities has me volunteering one day a week at the Museum of North Idaho. My main function is to go through the photo collection and research the content of the some of the photos locating for when and where the photo was likely taken.
I came across this one a while back, and thought I would share with the group. Most of us might remember the locations of the Wilma, Dream, and Roxy Theaters in the downtown area and may have attended movies in all three.
But what about the Liberty Theater?
Others will only remember Dingles Hardware as being located on the southeast corner at 4th Street and Sherman Ave.
But did you know it had a prior location.
This photo was taken in 1928 and shows John Dingle’s store located at 305 Sherman, which is on the northeast corner of 3rd Street and Sherman Ave. The store occupied the first floor and basement.
If you look closely you can see the marquee and the part of the edifice of the Liberty Theater located next door.
On the marquee are the words "Estelle Taylor - Honor Bound.” “Honor Bound” was released in theaters around the country in April of 1928 and featured Estelle Taylor and George O'Brien as stars of the 1 hour 10 minute film billed as a “daring drama of life in a convict labour camp.”
A former chorus girl on Broadway, Taylor was in her third year of her second marriage – this one to World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Jack Dempsey. She divorced the fighter in 1930. She had become a “star” while acting in “The Ten Commandments in 1923.
George O'Brien made his mark as the lead in John Ford’s 1924 thriller "The Iron Horse.” He would go on to act in a number of Ford’s cowboy movies over the years including “Riders of the Purple Sage.”
Note: The City Directory for 1927-1928 has both businesses located at 305 Sherman. Some of the later directories list the door where you entered the theater as 305 ½."
Originally opened as “The Auditorium” designed for dancing in 1915.
Today it is called Park Place a banquet and wedding reception venue.
The entrance has been altered down to a single door with brick.
Pay article with history in link below.
Four photos added and below history credit Keith Shelefontiuk.
“The Elk Drive in was the Shelefontiuk brothers drive in theater and the first drive in, in Castlegar. I have included a brochure from Castlegar. A good read if you are interested in the history of the theater. It is commonly believed that the Sunset Drive In was the first, it was not. That was a beautiful drive in on the Kootenay river, near the Brilliant bridge in Castlegar. The screen just came down recently during a windstorm and is now gone. The Elk was built near the Columbia River where Millennium Park is located today. The mountain bicycle skills park inside of Millennium Park was where the theater once stood. If visiting the bike park, the concrete pillars which once held up the screen can be viewed. By walking under the bicycle ramp in the advanced area of the skills park.”
Famous Players Theatres' Londonderry Cinemas opens on November 10, 1972 at the new Londonderry Shopping Centre, 137 Avenue & 66 Street in Edmonton. The Twin cinemas have a total seating capacity of over 1,000. First manager is Glen Birnie. The main entrance is reached by a set of grand stairs from the parking lot on the west side of the shopping centre, is set in a sunken landscaped area. The cinema sign, visible from street level, is big enough to carry attractions for both theatres and is positioned across the entrance. Inside the entrance, the area is broken into an upper and lower-level foyer, with an open well on either side. About 20 light fixtures, placed in the centre of these wells, enhance the decor. A corridor to the left of the upper foyer, leading to the upper shopping centre, is carpeted and brilliantly decorated. This area provides a warm, sheltered standing area and holding space for patrons during the harsh and severe winter months. Two very unique spiral stairways in the shape of “ram horns” flow gracefully and majestically down to the lower-level foyer. Located between the spiral stairways is a 30-foot snack bar serving both cinemas. The seats are well-upholstered and built to give the utmost in comfort. Surrounding the massive 16x37-foot screens are fully automated, off-white drapes. The sound and camera equipment was installed at a cost of nearly $100,000 to complement the spectacular atmosphere. Opening features: Cinema A. “What’s Up, Doc?” in it’s twenty-first week in Edmonton, and Cinema B. “King Elephant” and “Edge of Arctic Ice”. Londonderry Cinema A is converted to 70 MM with an improved Dolby Sound system, with the first feature in this format “Quest for Fire”, in it’s 14th week in Edmonton, on June 4, 1982. Cinema is closed on August 12, 1997 with the following features: Cinema A: “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” and Cinema B" “Speed”.
Update:
Victory Theatre actual address is 81-89 Suffolk Street, zip code 01040 per their official website, and street view confirms such.
MiFA’s office is offsite at 56 Suffolk Street, Suite 300.
Address is 20 North C Street.
Still standing as Grandma’s Fudge Factory today.
1953 photo as Virginia City Visitor’s Bureau and Community Theatre added via Dale Brumfield.
Same marquee shape as previous photos.
Update on legal issues.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/11/30/congress-theater-overhaul-plan-apparently-dead-after-developer-defaults-now-city-seeks-other-options/?mc_cid=621ab53723&mc_eid=173b7b99f7
Second 1942 Library of Congress image added.
Appears to have been demolished. Using the Google street view of 212 Main Street in Nyssa which was De LaO’s Bar & Grill. It has vacant lots on both sides of it today.
Circa 1955 photo added courtesy Brian Hamilton.
Circa 1955 photo added credit John Griffith.
Circa 1957 photo added credit John Griffith.
Yes, typo, no way to correct it here…
Below description credit Stephen Shepperd.
“One of my retirement activities has me volunteering one day a week at the Museum of North Idaho. My main function is to go through the photo collection and research the content of the some of the photos locating for when and where the photo was likely taken. I came across this one a while back, and thought I would share with the group. Most of us might remember the locations of the Wilma, Dream, and Roxy Theaters in the downtown area and may have attended movies in all three. But what about the Liberty Theater? Others will only remember Dingles Hardware as being located on the southeast corner at 4th Street and Sherman Ave. But did you know it had a prior location. This photo was taken in 1928 and shows John Dingle’s store located at 305 Sherman, which is on the northeast corner of 3rd Street and Sherman Ave. The store occupied the first floor and basement. If you look closely you can see the marquee and the part of the edifice of the Liberty Theater located next door. On the marquee are the words "Estelle Taylor - Honor Bound.” “Honor Bound” was released in theaters around the country in April of 1928 and featured Estelle Taylor and George O'Brien as stars of the 1 hour 10 minute film billed as a “daring drama of life in a convict labour camp.” A former chorus girl on Broadway, Taylor was in her third year of her second marriage – this one to World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Jack Dempsey. She divorced the fighter in 1930. She had become a “star” while acting in “The Ten Commandments in 1923. George O'Brien made his mark as the lead in John Ford’s 1924 thriller "The Iron Horse.” He would go on to act in a number of Ford’s cowboy movies over the years including “Riders of the Purple Sage.” Note: The City Directory for 1927-1928 has both businesses located at 305 Sherman. Some of the later directories list the door where you entered the theater as 305 ½."
Tivoli looking to expand into storefront. 11/12/20 Daily Herald article below.
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20201112/tivoli-theatre-in-downers-grove-looking-to-expand-?fbclid=IwAR2UpTX2wZa9A1xDx-8nxdm3E4T1M49PN2dRPLUF8M9mfKG85t5bRmH8SaY
Originally opened as “The Auditorium” designed for dancing in 1915. Today it is called Park Place a banquet and wedding reception venue. The entrance has been altered down to a single door with brick. Pay article with history in link below.
https://www.milescitystar.com/content/park-place-has-seen-century-entertainment
I found a 2009 street view where it was still standing, split into multiple retail outlets. Link won’t share here properly.
Said documentary.
Bijou marquee at 0:48
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BknwloMiWt0
Four photos added and below history credit Keith Shelefontiuk.
“The Elk Drive in was the Shelefontiuk brothers drive in theater and the first drive in, in Castlegar. I have included a brochure from Castlegar. A good read if you are interested in the history of the theater. It is commonly believed that the Sunset Drive In was the first, it was not. That was a beautiful drive in on the Kootenay river, near the Brilliant bridge in Castlegar. The screen just came down recently during a windstorm and is now gone. The Elk was built near the Columbia River where Millennium Park is located today. The mountain bicycle skills park inside of Millennium Park was where the theater once stood. If visiting the bike park, the concrete pillars which once held up the screen can be viewed. By walking under the bicycle ramp in the advanced area of the skills park.”
1981 protest of “Caligula” at Towne Cinema.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drSY72BSaQM&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1MjsoNDHrchK6JvBxD16AAJf5aym7kiAOSfVdkKpF4Tu_MWeU02W0aAGQ
“The Great Race” at the State-Lake 10/12/65-2/01/66.
Urban Remains 2016 article with photos. Replaces dead link above.
https://www.urbanremainschicago.com/news-and-events/2016/05/10/rare-glimpse-of-interior-orpheum-theater-1907-plaster-ornament-during-demolition-of-neighboring-building/?fbclid=IwAR2msFsKQaqcwiIbNwG4Q-VauFUuUEPJaFDBO_wPNwiZS29b6WWvn5iSnk8
West Twin Cinema recently got a new replica sign.
https://www.craigdailypress.com/news/a-new-look-west-twin-cinema-receives-new-sign-for-the-first-time-in-81-years/?fbclid=IwAR3fLrLfUcSpGoSWwLZkY48u0k_JQiOnhXIxC0lFnXeF_uS7rHIgyTnehyg
Per Stephen Leigh:
Famous Players Theatres' Londonderry Cinemas opens on November 10, 1972 at the new Londonderry Shopping Centre, 137 Avenue & 66 Street in Edmonton. The Twin cinemas have a total seating capacity of over 1,000. First manager is Glen Birnie. The main entrance is reached by a set of grand stairs from the parking lot on the west side of the shopping centre, is set in a sunken landscaped area. The cinema sign, visible from street level, is big enough to carry attractions for both theatres and is positioned across the entrance. Inside the entrance, the area is broken into an upper and lower-level foyer, with an open well on either side. About 20 light fixtures, placed in the centre of these wells, enhance the decor. A corridor to the left of the upper foyer, leading to the upper shopping centre, is carpeted and brilliantly decorated. This area provides a warm, sheltered standing area and holding space for patrons during the harsh and severe winter months. Two very unique spiral stairways in the shape of “ram horns” flow gracefully and majestically down to the lower-level foyer. Located between the spiral stairways is a 30-foot snack bar serving both cinemas. The seats are well-upholstered and built to give the utmost in comfort. Surrounding the massive 16x37-foot screens are fully automated, off-white drapes. The sound and camera equipment was installed at a cost of nearly $100,000 to complement the spectacular atmosphere. Opening features: Cinema A. “What’s Up, Doc?” in it’s twenty-first week in Edmonton, and Cinema B. “King Elephant” and “Edge of Arctic Ice”. Londonderry Cinema A is converted to 70 MM with an improved Dolby Sound system, with the first feature in this format “Quest for Fire”, in it’s 14th week in Edmonton, on June 4, 1982. Cinema is closed on August 12, 1997 with the following features: Cinema A: “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” and Cinema B" “Speed”.
Current Block Club Chicago article lists that address as 3531 W. Roosevelt.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/11/09/west-sides-historic-central-park-theater-being-restored-to-former-glory-and-getting-new-life-as-a-community-hub/?mc_cid=511791b417&mc_eid=ac428cb0ec&fbclid=IwAR0NSRp-X8WGGDfp_uydm31u9R1x2VXmPpPuf1aoYw2jxER1At6c43MhmPc
Update: Victory Theatre actual address is 81-89 Suffolk Street, zip code 01040 per their official website, and street view confirms such. MiFA’s office is offsite at 56 Suffolk Street, Suite 300.
John Chuckman Collection photo.
Address is 20 North C Street. Still standing as Grandma’s Fudge Factory today. 1953 photo as Virginia City Visitor’s Bureau and Community Theatre added via Dale Brumfield. Same marquee shape as previous photos.
Status is Closed, October 2020 after 51 years.
Article below.
https://hoodline.com/2020/11/legendary-porn-palace-the-o-farrell-theatre-closes-after-50-years/#disqus_thread
New project coming to the West of the Wilson Theatre.
https://www.uptownupdate.com/2020/11/rendering-reveal-finalized-plans-for.html?fbclid=IwAR2HnLO58wsdsJqoig3HBqC1sLrkNvLgEK6MqJo3c5mogKRXiSvYK6FMWJI
Marquee looking for a new home…
https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/exeter-news-letter/2020/11/02/new-home-wanted-exeters-ioka-marquee/6126609002/?fbclid=IwAR2Hoa5mnlLEI-ZVnpwXh6sQ6XK0tWlF01Tw9xYHa8UjxamdrN74c6qXpcs