And I have learned that the Grand was demolished in April 1993 — 2 days after an auction was held to sell many of the artifacts such as the popcorn machine circa 50’s, carpeting, light fixtures, stage lighting, the front entrance doors and even a piece of the theatre wall.
“Key features include double doors w/circle windows (3 circles on each door)….” My hometown theatre which was a Blatt Brothers theatre had this same original door description though they were replaced with more modern doors in the 60’s before it was demolished in the 80’s.
Steve Ebner: I am not a former or current resident of Warren PA so I don’t really have the answer to your question. I would suggest that you contact the Struthers Library Theatre as they might be able to help you or know of someone who can. Last Fall I did attend an event that was a local talent show to raise money for the theatre. Afterwards refreshments were served on the second floor former library area which has been completely restored.
I am thrilled to have finally made contact with “WSL” thanks to one of the Grand Theatre managers who is a CT member. I hope to see “WSL” continue to tell his many “labor of love” Grand Theatre memories because the Grand Theatre was just that….grand! And I hope that a Grand Theatre projectionist that I recently spoke to decides to become a member to share his memories, too.
The marquee has been completedly restored since the above 1981 photo. I do hope the original doors and ticket kios are part of the finished renovation.
Lost: Thanks….again! I’m beginning to sound like a broken record, but I like the sound of it anyway and appreciate your CT contributions more and more each day, month and year!
WSL: The remark below recently caught my eye and I would like to chat with you about the Grand Theatre and your tour of the building thanks to Tom Tetrault giving you the key to show your daughter(and perhaps see your Grand exterior photos particularly any interior photos you might have as they are hard to find, if any even exist) either here or in a personal email. You can contact me at Thank you as I hope to hear from you or anyone else who has posted on this link with their Grand memories.
“I took pictures that I would be glad to share with you."
posted by WSL on Feb 28, 2005 at 7:15am
WSL: After reading your Feb. 28, 2005 post and this final remark I would really appreciate hearing from you either on CT or in a personal email. My email address is
“I took pictures that I would be glad to share with you."
posted by WSL on Feb 28, 2005 at 7:15am
Somewhere in my Grand research I do recall seeing a photo of the theatre showing the movie, American Graffiti. If anyone knows of this photo, please advise!
David Stear: 621 seats is what CT member, WDG, posted on Aug. 21 2005 as opposed to the 738 seats listed at the top of this link. And if you could email me I would appreciate talking to you about you adding the Grand Theatre to CT.
“On that night we sold out all 621 seats and had a few customers standing in the back!”
Lost and Irv: These are wonderful paintings and thanks for bringing them to everyone’s attention! I still hope to see this theatre,in person, someday as plans were changed to see the Garden this past March.
In regards to the other auditorium in Youngstown Ohio I have recently received the following remarks from a Youngstown resident:
They are having it restored and will be moving it to the orchestra pit stage center. It got water damaged and was playing at only 25% of its full capacity,
The organ has over 3000 pipes.
The beauty of it is that it hasn’t undergone remodeling over the years but has kept true to the day it opened.
Over the years it hosted some of the great orchestras, actors and actresses, and singers and still books top name shows.
Before the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra took possession of the old Warner Theater, they held their concerts at the Stambaugh Auditorium.
When the organ is played at 100% capacity the audience will actually feel the music.
It will cost almost $200,000.00 to restore and replace at it’s new location.
On your website slideshow there is a photo of vintage projectors. Do you still have them? If so, it would a great idea to restore at least one of them for display purposes. And have you researched the theatre to know who the architect was in 1914?
Ron Carter: “there is a time capsule buried in the foundation, which will be recovered once renovations begin.” Has the time capsule been recovered since renovation efforts were started? And what was it in? Or are you waiting for the grand opening to open the capsule?
And I have learned that the Grand was demolished in April 1993 — 2 days after an auction was held to sell many of the artifacts such as the popcorn machine circa 50’s, carpeting, light fixtures, stage lighting, the front entrance doors and even a piece of the theatre wall.
I think this theatre was built by the Blatt Brothers and would like to have that confirmed for a research project.
Chuck: Thanks.
“Key features include double doors w/circle windows (3 circles on each door)….” My hometown theatre which was a Blatt Brothers theatre had this same original door description though they were replaced with more modern doors in the 60’s before it was demolished in the 80’s.
ken mc:I’ve been told by a fellow CT member that the Blatt Brothers were out of Pittsburgh PA.
Steve Ebner: I am not a former or current resident of Warren PA so I don’t really have the answer to your question. I would suggest that you contact the Struthers Library Theatre as they might be able to help you or know of someone who can. Last Fall I did attend an event that was a local talent show to raise money for the theatre. Afterwards refreshments were served on the second floor former library area which has been completely restored.
I am thrilled to have finally made contact with “WSL” thanks to one of the Grand Theatre managers who is a CT member. I hope to see “WSL” continue to tell his many “labor of love” Grand Theatre memories because the Grand Theatre was just that….grand! And I hope that a Grand Theatre projectionist that I recently spoke to decides to become a member to share his memories, too.
The marquee has been completedly restored since the above 1981 photo. I do hope the original doors and ticket kios are part of the finished renovation.
Lost: Thanks….again! I’m beginning to sound like a broken record, but I like the sound of it anyway and appreciate your CT contributions more and more each day, month and year!
Lost: A sincere thank you! These photos will help with my project!
WSL: The remark below recently caught my eye and I would like to chat with you about the Grand Theatre and your tour of the building thanks to Tom Tetrault giving you the key to show your daughter(and perhaps see your Grand exterior photos particularly any interior photos you might have as they are hard to find, if any even exist) either here or in a personal email. You can contact me at Thank you as I hope to hear from you or anyone else who has posted on this link with their Grand memories.
“I took pictures that I would be glad to share with you."
posted by WSL on Feb 28, 2005 at 7:15am
WSL: After reading your Feb. 28, 2005 post and this final remark I would really appreciate hearing from you either on CT or in a personal email. My email address is
“I took pictures that I would be glad to share with you."
posted by WSL on Feb 28, 2005 at 7:15am
Somewhere in my Grand research I do recall seeing a photo of the theatre showing the movie, American Graffiti. If anyone knows of this photo, please advise!
David Stear: 621 seats is what CT member, WDG, posted on Aug. 21 2005 as opposed to the 738 seats listed at the top of this link. And if you could email me I would appreciate talking to you about you adding the Grand Theatre to CT.
“On that night we sold out all 621 seats and had a few customers standing in the back!”
Lost: How did I know that you’d probably be the one who replied to my post! LOL! Have a beautfiul “garden” of a day!
Interesting to learn of another Garden Theatre in FL other than the one in Winter Garden FL.
Lost and Irv: These are wonderful paintings and thanks for bringing them to everyone’s attention! I still hope to see this theatre,in person, someday as plans were changed to see the Garden this past March.
In regards to the other auditorium in Youngstown Ohio I have recently received the following remarks from a Youngstown resident:
They are having it restored and will be moving it to the orchestra pit stage center. It got water damaged and was playing at only 25% of its full capacity,
The organ has over 3000 pipes.
The beauty of it is that it hasn’t undergone remodeling over the years but has kept true to the day it opened.
Over the years it hosted some of the great orchestras, actors and actresses, and singers and still books top name shows.
Before the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra took possession of the old Warner Theater, they held their concerts at the Stambaugh Auditorium.
When the organ is played at 100% capacity the audience will actually feel the music.
It will cost almost $200,000.00 to restore and replace at it’s new location.
On your website slideshow there is a photo of vintage projectors. Do you still have them? If so, it would a great idea to restore at least one of them for display purposes. And have you researched the theatre to know who the architect was in 1914?
I recently found this theatre of the 60’s era…nice to see it still standing in the Charlotte area.
“I’d think most of us would have voted to tolerate an occasional phantom email rather than lose track of many theaters we were following.” I agree!!
Ron Carter: “there is a time capsule buried in the foundation, which will be recovered once renovations begin.” Has the time capsule been recovered since renovation efforts were started? And what was it in? Or are you waiting for the grand opening to open the capsule?
Lost: Thanks.
SiliconSam: Thanks.
And the March 17, 2005 photos can’t be viewed anymore either.