In a book entitled Lucille Ball: A to Z by Michael Karol (page 296) it reads in part: “The chauffeur, who was one of the witnesses, drove them back to New York in time for Desi to appear for the second show at the Roxy Theater. It was the first marriage for both.”
Sybil: Just checked the online discount bookstore site (www.abebooks.com) and found My Fifteen Minutes, but not Fifteen Minutes More so will order your first book…for now. Thanks for reminding me.
Sybil: Always nice to hear from you and to read your posts so when I saw the #2953 CT email notice appear I knew it was a Grand post as I have that CT registration # burned into my theatre brain! I haven’t read your 2 books, but will locate them in the near future.
Mary, I very much enjoyed reading your recent May 16 post and welcome you to this wonderful theatre internet site. I have met Dak and know that he would appreciate hearing from you in the near future. Thank you, in advance, for anything you can provide him in his WG research as the common goal for all of us is to save and restore “our” Winter Garden in Jamestown NY.
Lost Memory: Once again thank you for providing the website information as the photos and current information on the restoration of this fine theatre are remarkable! Anyone interested should take the time and view all of the photos which include seeing all of the seats and cushions that have put in storage. These items will be restored by a local correctional facility. I had wondered about this as my visit to the Hollywood did not include seeing any seats as it like walking into a very large and empty room. Many of the restoration photos are amazing and well worth viewing! My theatre hat is off to the fine folks in Gowanda NY.
I just viewed the slideshow on the website and see that there was a photo of a Hollywood Theater organist in the year 1966 so the theatre was still in operation at that time. I grew up near Gowanda, but have no memory of the theatre being there. I have since been inside the auditorium and it was completely gutted after a leaky roof, etc. was repaired. I would like to know how and why this theater was left to deteriorate.
Lost: Great marquee photo. I did go to Savannah in Feb. enroute to a wedding in FL. This theatre is an art deco survivor on the exterior though the interior has been updated.
I just picked up a copy of the 4th Edition of Lucille Ball: A to Z by Michael Karol and in it on page 114 there is mention of this theatre….“This is the Hollywood Boulevard theater in which Desi Arnaz and his band played for Bob Hope’s radio show in 1947.”
MikeR: Thanks for this update on this theatre in Binghamton. I could find myself in that part of NYS this summer. If so, I’ll check it all out. Before I make a theatre trip somewhere I usually try to make contact with someone who can be my tour guide, etc.
The photo looks like a bustling downtown or at the very least a modern day car show with classic cars! LOL!
Lost: Great photo of a former downtown Buffalo.
Warren: Thanks for the photo!
In a book entitled Lucille Ball: A to Z by Michael Karol (page 296) it reads in part: “The chauffeur, who was one of the witnesses, drove them back to New York in time for Desi to appear for the second show at the Roxy Theater. It was the first marriage for both.”
OJOF: Interesting family theater history! Thanks.
Lost: What a wonderful theatre in the heartland of America. Sure hope someone buys it…soon! Sure wish we could learn the asking price on CT!
Lost: Quite the art deco facade!
Sybil: Just checked the online discount bookstore site (www.abebooks.com) and found My Fifteen Minutes, but not Fifteen Minutes More so will order your first book…for now. Thanks for reminding me.
Sybil: Always nice to hear from you and to read your posts so when I saw the #2953 CT email notice appear I knew it was a Grand post as I have that CT registration # burned into my theatre brain! I haven’t read your 2 books, but will locate them in the near future.
Mary, I very much enjoyed reading your recent May 16 post and welcome you to this wonderful theatre internet site. I have met Dak and know that he would appreciate hearing from you in the near future. Thank you, in advance, for anything you can provide him in his WG research as the common goal for all of us is to save and restore “our” Winter Garden in Jamestown NY.
Me, too!
Lost Memory: Once again thank you for providing the website information as the photos and current information on the restoration of this fine theatre are remarkable! Anyone interested should take the time and view all of the photos which include seeing all of the seats and cushions that have put in storage. These items will be restored by a local correctional facility. I had wondered about this as my visit to the Hollywood did not include seeing any seats as it like walking into a very large and empty room. Many of the restoration photos are amazing and well worth viewing! My theatre hat is off to the fine folks in Gowanda NY.
I just viewed the slideshow on the website and see that there was a photo of a Hollywood Theater organist in the year 1966 so the theatre was still in operation at that time. I grew up near Gowanda, but have no memory of the theatre being there. I have since been inside the auditorium and it was completely gutted after a leaky roof, etc. was repaired. I would like to know how and why this theater was left to deteriorate.
Any photos anyone?
Love the marquee photo, building art deco facade and the name WARNER!
MikeR: When the owner of any property is an absentee owner that is a major stumbling block!
Lost: Great marquee photo. I did go to Savannah in Feb. enroute to a wedding in FL. This theatre is an art deco survivor on the exterior though the interior has been updated.
Don Story: The Haunted Hamburger Cafe?
William: Thank you and I shall advise the author of this.
I just picked up a copy of the 4th Edition of Lucille Ball: A to Z by Michael Karol and in it on page 114 there is mention of this theatre….“This is the Hollywood Boulevard theater in which Desi Arnaz and his band played for Bob Hope’s radio show in 1947.”
ziggy: Amen!
ken mc: I just sent the Jerome hotel an email requesting a brochure!!
ken mc: Thanks as THAT JEROME LINK IS QUITE INFORMATIVE! Theatre history AND hotel history!
MikeR: Great organ story..the kind we all love to read! Thanks!
MikeR: Thanks for this update on this theatre in Binghamton. I could find myself in that part of NYS this summer. If so, I’ll check it all out. Before I make a theatre trip somewhere I usually try to make contact with someone who can be my tour guide, etc.