The Majestic was built in the 1890s as a vaudeville house and later became a cinema. In 1954 it was seriously damaged by a fire and demolished the following year.
“I lived near this drive in and as a youngster got to see a lot movies there with my parents. The Sunset was huge, had the familiar playground under the screen and the snack bar had good food. I saw my first 3-D movie here which was "Arena”, about a rodeo rider. As a teenager sneaking friends into the theater in the trunk was done a time or two"….Billy Smith
“In the 1960s I used to stand under the marquee of the boarded up Lake Theater waiting for my dad to pick me up after movies at the nearby Venus Theater.”…Billy Smith
“In 1953 or 1954 there was a bank on Texas Avenue, just past Linwood Avenue about 2 blocks past the West End Theater. I was either 8 or 9 when my mother and I happened upon the aftermath of a bank robber having been shot and killed. A large crowd had gathered around, blood was running down the street and the robber had been covered over with newspapers.” ….Billy Smith
I suspect some of us that have a warm spot in our hearts for the old theaters would agree that they sometimes took on a life of their own because they were so much a part of our lives. Naturally after life comes death and I believe at times a resident spirit would remain. However I am not convinced by the small photo on the above mentioned website that a spirit image has been captured. I would love to see a large scan of it.
The Majestic was built in the 1890s as a vaudeville house and later became a cinema. In 1954 it was seriously damaged by a fire and demolished the following year.
The Electric was a pre 1920s theater which by 1935 was replaced by Styron Engraving which later was replaced by the Ritzy Cafe.
The Victoria was a pre 1920s theater which by 1935 was replaced by Date’s Newstand.
The Ferris was a pre 1920s theater and was located across the street from the Union Depot which later became the Jefferson Hotel.
The Theatorium was a pre 1920s theater located on Texas street. By 1935 the Tunsten Seed Store had taken its place.
A 1996 view of the Majestic Theater in Gettysburg.
The Barksdale Drive-In Theater was located near Barksdale Air Force Base.
A 1996 view of the former Strand Theater building in Erie.
Good luck Craig!! I know you had put a lot of hard work and money into the Heights.
Don…
Five images of the Sayre Theater taken September 2008. #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.
“I lived near this drive in and as a youngster got to see a lot movies there with my parents. The Sunset was huge, had the familiar playground under the screen and the snack bar had good food. I saw my first 3-D movie here which was "Arena”, about a rodeo rider. As a teenager sneaking friends into the theater in the trunk was done a time or two"….Billy Smith
“As with many drive in theaters the Don became a skin flick before finally closing.”…Billy Smith
“The Ritz was a segregated theater.”…Billy Smith
“In the 1960s I used to stand under the marquee of the boarded up Lake Theater waiting for my dad to pick me up after movies at the nearby Venus Theater.”…Billy Smith
A 1940s view of the Majestic Theatre in Fort Worth. It was either on or near the location of the old Trailways Bus station.
A 1980s view of the Golden Horseshoe being torn to make way for a K-Mart discount store.
Don…
“In 1953 or 1954 there was a bank on Texas Avenue, just past Linwood Avenue about 2 blocks past the West End Theater. I was either 8 or 9 when my mother and I happened upon the aftermath of a bank robber having been shot and killed. A large crowd had gathered around, blood was running down the street and the robber had been covered over with newspapers.” ….Billy Smith
I remember the Rex for westerns and especially a lot of Randolph Scott movies, but also recall seeing other movies there such as “The Little Hut”.
Billy S.
A 1996 view of the Sidney Theatre in Sidney here and here.
A 1996 view of the Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield.
A 1983 view of the Pioneer Theatre in Nebraska City.
A 1983 view of the Rivoli Theater in Falls City.
Paul Smith’s photo of the Houston Granada here and its twin the Capitan in Pasadena.
2008 views of the Little Theater in Rochester here, here and here.
I suspect some of us that have a warm spot in our hearts for the old theaters would agree that they sometimes took on a life of their own because they were so much a part of our lives. Naturally after life comes death and I believe at times a resident spirit would remain. However I am not convinced by the small photo on the above mentioned website that a spirit image has been captured. I would love to see a large scan of it.
Without a doubt….“the truth is out there”
Don…