I just met a couple at a Labor Day weekend picnic from Indiana PA and they told me that basically one person saved this theater after much controversy and that it now has a ticket kios (which the Sept. 9, ‘05 photo doesn’t seem to show).
Well, it looks like this gal will be making a trip to Hershey in October and will get to see the Hershey Theatre, in person! After looking photos I tend to believe that this theatre is atmospheric though it isn’t described as such.
Still wish it looked like the THSA mystery theater #12 photo in the Jan 14, 2008 post! IF those doors are still in existence which I seriously doubt, they should be re-installed.
Thanks for this recent update on the Hollywood. I’ve been to this theatre and seen the progress being made! I wonder if there is anyone out there who can tell us about the Wurlitzer organ that was once in the Hollywood? This theater has an interesting history!
This auction is for an LP of the last concert in the old Paramount Theatre in Toledo, OH. The organ this concert was played upon is one of the best in the world as were the acoustics inside the Paramount Theatre.
From a March 6, 2008 post: “The auditorium, itself, is decently sized and one can see where the split down the middle halved what was once a grand theater.” Yes, once a grand theater, indeed!
Would love to see the auditorium and balcony triplex configurations plus vintage photos of the interior and exterior showing the original marquee….tried viewing previous post photos to no avail.
I’m not surprised that this theatre is no longer with us after reading “the operator in 1967 was Dipson Management Company, headquartered in Batavia.” They owned the Wintergarden in Jamestown for a period of time and then decided to walk away and build a multi-plex on the outskirts of town! For a theatre minded company they don’t seem to have any regard for the historically beautiful of another era!!!!!
And I plan to check out all of the theatres listed to see if they are all on CT…I’m sure most of them are CT listed, but if not they will be soon thanks to fellow members.
Lost: YES! This is the article..thanks for posting it for all to read in regards to the Fox Theatre Institute and what they are doing for other theatres across the Peach State! If only other States were doing this (perhaps they are)!
I just learned through a friend in Atlanta that the Fox Theatre has formed the Fox Theatre Institute to help restore/repair other theatres throughout the State of Georgia. The theatres are as follows: Rylander in Americus, Imperial in Augusta, Holly in Dahlonega, Gem in Calhoun, Grand Opera House in Macon, Springer Opera House in Columbus, DeSoto in Rome, Strand in Marietta, The Ritz in Thomaston, The Ritz in Brunswick, Emma Kelly in Statesboro, Douglass in Macon, Cox Capitol in Macon, Morton in Athens and The Grand in Fitzgerald. The Atlanta Constitution article was in the July 17, 2008 paper and the title was “A Ticket To Restoration…Atlanta’s Fox launches initiative to help other historic theaters”. I, personally, applaud the Fox!
I just learned through a friend in Atlanta that the Fox Theatre has formed the Fox Institute to help restore/repair other theatres throughout the State of Georgia. The theatres are as follows: Rylander in Americus, Imperial in Augusta, Holly in Dahlonega, Gem in Calhoun, Grand Opera House in Macon, Springer Opera House in Columbus, DeSoto in Rome, Strand in Marietta, The Ritz in Thomaston, The Ritz in Brunswick, Emma Kelly in Statesboro, Douglass in Macon, Cox Capitol in Macon, Morton in Athens and The Grand in Fitzgerald.
The Atlanta Constitution article says that the DeSoto was built in Rome GA (1929)and that it was the first movie palace in the South designed for “talkies”.
After comparing the current to the past photos I noticed that the vertical marquee reading TEMPLE is not on the theatre facade anymore and it should be as I personally don’t like the current look.
Great close-up photo! Thanks…..again!
Very nice renovated GA theatre..thanks for the photos!
I have neighbors from Chagrin Falls so will have to ask them of their Falls Theatre memories!
I just met a couple at a Labor Day weekend picnic from Indiana PA and they told me that basically one person saved this theater after much controversy and that it now has a ticket kios (which the Sept. 9, ‘05 photo doesn’t seem to show).
This theatre looks to have an original and very nicely restored ticket kios!
DennisZ: I do plan to see this theatre built by Milton Hershey!!!!
Well, it looks like this gal will be making a trip to Hershey in October and will get to see the Hershey Theatre, in person! After looking photos I tend to believe that this theatre is atmospheric though it isn’t described as such.
Still wish it looked like the THSA mystery theater #12 photo in the Jan 14, 2008 post! IF those doors are still in existence which I seriously doubt, they should be re-installed.
Thanks for this recent update on the Hollywood. I’ve been to this theatre and seen the progress being made! I wonder if there is anyone out there who can tell us about the Wurlitzer organ that was once in the Hollywood? This theater has an interesting history!
Oshkosh, by gosh…what a lovely renovation on your opera house!
This auction is for an LP of the last concert in the old Paramount Theatre in Toledo, OH. The organ this concert was played upon is one of the best in the world as were the acoustics inside the Paramount Theatre.
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From a March 6, 2008 post: “The auditorium, itself, is decently sized and one can see where the split down the middle halved what was once a grand theater.” Yes, once a grand theater, indeed!
Would love to see the auditorium and balcony triplex configurations plus vintage photos of the interior and exterior showing the original marquee….tried viewing previous post photos to no avail.
Though I do wish this Warner had not been converted into a triplex.
Great photos! An art deco theatre that I hope to see, in person, someday as I past through the Morgantown area each Spring and Fall.
I’m not surprised that this theatre is no longer with us after reading “the operator in 1967 was Dipson Management Company, headquartered in Batavia.” They owned the Wintergarden in Jamestown for a period of time and then decided to walk away and build a multi-plex on the outskirts of town! For a theatre minded company they don’t seem to have any regard for the historically beautiful of another era!!!!!
And I plan to check out all of the theatres listed to see if they are all on CT…I’m sure most of them are CT listed, but if not they will be soon thanks to fellow members.
Lost: YES! This is the article..thanks for posting it for all to read in regards to the Fox Theatre Institute and what they are doing for other theatres across the Peach State! If only other States were doing this (perhaps they are)!
I just learned through a friend in Atlanta that the Fox Theatre has formed the Fox Theatre Institute to help restore/repair other theatres throughout the State of Georgia. The theatres are as follows: Rylander in Americus, Imperial in Augusta, Holly in Dahlonega, Gem in Calhoun, Grand Opera House in Macon, Springer Opera House in Columbus, DeSoto in Rome, Strand in Marietta, The Ritz in Thomaston, The Ritz in Brunswick, Emma Kelly in Statesboro, Douglass in Macon, Cox Capitol in Macon, Morton in Athens and The Grand in Fitzgerald. The Atlanta Constitution article was in the July 17, 2008 paper and the title was “A Ticket To Restoration…Atlanta’s Fox launches initiative to help other historic theaters”. I, personally, applaud the Fox!
Lost: Great close-up photo with hollytheater.com on their marquee!
Lost: Your March 27th photo was in a recent Atlanta Constitution article where I have further commented about on the Rylander Theatre CT site.
I just learned through a friend in Atlanta that the Fox Theatre has formed the Fox Institute to help restore/repair other theatres throughout the State of Georgia. The theatres are as follows: Rylander in Americus, Imperial in Augusta, Holly in Dahlonega, Gem in Calhoun, Grand Opera House in Macon, Springer Opera House in Columbus, DeSoto in Rome, Strand in Marietta, The Ritz in Thomaston, The Ritz in Brunswick, Emma Kelly in Statesboro, Douglass in Macon, Cox Capitol in Macon, Morton in Athens and The Grand in Fitzgerald.
The Atlanta Constitution article says that the DeSoto was built in Rome GA (1929)and that it was the first movie palace in the South designed for “talkies”.
I applaud them.
In fact, you can see in the current photos where the vertical marquee was once attached between the 2 round exterior designs.
After comparing the current to the past photos I noticed that the vertical marquee reading TEMPLE is not on the theatre facade anymore and it should be as I personally don’t like the current look.