In Joe Vogals post of 1-18-05 he aked about a photo Christain had posted that looked like the rooftop sign said Loews State, I noticed that too,never saw a reply,was this theatre known as Loews State at one time?
The header says this drive-in opened May 18,1950, sounds like a pretty exact date to me.Your opening date is only 5 years off if this date is correct.Maybe you should be more careful Bob.
More History:This theatre was built right across Church Street from the famous MAXWELL HOUSE HOTEL which served as a hospital before it was completly build during the Civil War.In 1907 Teddy Rosevelt stayed at this hotel and was served some coffee marketed as Maxwell House Coffee, he said it was “Good to the last drop”,that is where they got their famous slogan. The hotel burned down Christmas Day 1961, and was latter replaced by a bank building known then as Third National Bank. We would make our deposits in the night drop right across the street from the theatre.A plaque is located on the Arcade Alley side of the building talking about the Maxwell House.It is also said that 5 U.S. Presidents and many other famous folks stayed at this Hotel.
Thanks again Dave for this information, I do not remember the plaque in the Loews Vendome,I went there many times but I was just 10 years old when it burned so I do not remember much about it. I wonder who ended up with this Nashville plaque? The man who I wanted to by one of these plaques from had 2 of them, one from the Loews Richmond and one from another old Loews which had also burned and was latter stored in New York till he bought it.I do have a photo of one of these plaques, not quite the same as having one but at least I know what they looked like.By the way he said he bought the one stored in New York for $35.00 and got the other one free.What a deal!
In Joe Vogals post of 1-18-05 he aked about a photo Christain had posted that looked like the rooftop sign said Loews State, I noticed that too,never saw a reply,was this theatre known as Loews State at one time?
Nice website, Looks very nice.I wonder what happened to the statues that were on the outside of the theatre?
From the article posted May 3 2007, does anyone know if they have done anything to reopen this theatre as the entertainment complex?
Looks pretty nice to me, how much are tickets?
Thats good JDC,are they installed yet?
Also this poster was giving away some 1982 theatre seats for free,posted on Feb.9 2010.Guess which theatre they came out of?
Now if only my garage was big enough to hold them!!!
Nice little slideshow Patrick.
Thats it Chuck just like I remember it.The screen was not far behind the marquee.
I think you are correct William.
I will guess at$ 250.00 each.Whats the real amount?
The header says this drive-in opened May 18,1950, sounds like a pretty exact date to me.Your opening date is only 5 years off if this date is correct.Maybe you should be more careful Bob.
Welcome to Cinema Treasures WHP.
More History:This theatre was built right across Church Street from the famous MAXWELL HOUSE HOTEL which served as a hospital before it was completly build during the Civil War.In 1907 Teddy Rosevelt stayed at this hotel and was served some coffee marketed as Maxwell House Coffee, he said it was “Good to the last drop”,that is where they got their famous slogan. The hotel burned down Christmas Day 1961, and was latter replaced by a bank building known then as Third National Bank. We would make our deposits in the night drop right across the street from the theatre.A plaque is located on the Arcade Alley side of the building talking about the Maxwell House.It is also said that 5 U.S. Presidents and many other famous folks stayed at this Hotel.
Nice write up on this theatre Mike.
Another site lists this Crescent Theatre as operating 1921-1928.Of course these dates could be wrong.
By the way there were 4 Elite theatres in Nashville,only one is listed on C.T.
I read on another site that the Rex operated from 1920-1950.
I read on another site that this theatre operated from 1920-1928.
Bourbon Street Cafe, Cattle Call BBQ Resturant and Joes Catering are all listed at this address now.
Great 1948 photos Nick. “Johnny Gonatos on Stage”!!!
Excellent batch of photos ChasSmith, some of the best I have seen on Cinema Treasures, what a great looking theatre.
Great vintage photo Bway.
Great photo and great name.
Thanks again Dave for this information, I do not remember the plaque in the Loews Vendome,I went there many times but I was just 10 years old when it burned so I do not remember much about it. I wonder who ended up with this Nashville plaque? The man who I wanted to by one of these plaques from had 2 of them, one from the Loews Richmond and one from another old Loews which had also burned and was latter stored in New York till he bought it.I do have a photo of one of these plaques, not quite the same as having one but at least I know what they looked like.By the way he said he bought the one stored in New York for $35.00 and got the other one free.What a deal!