The Stampede had a 120 foot by 60 foot concrete blocks screen, first manager was Ron Toboni.
Ownership change to Canadian Odeon Theatres was on January 28, 1978. Stampede closed on October 31, 1979
Per Joe Sonderman:
“July 11, 1937 – Thousands of people celebrated the opening of the Central Avenue underpass in at the Santa Fe Railroad in Albuquerque. The ceremonies had just ended when a downpour sent spectators running for cover. The ceremony was attended by Governor Clyde Tingley of New Mexico and Governor EW Marland of Oklahoma.”
Demolished October 1, 1971, article added credit The State Journal, via Kurt Wannamaker. More photos can be seen on the Orpheum page gallery, since they were two doors apart. It should be noted that the right hand second story windows of the Garden/Mead’s Hall had been updated sometime before 1944 and remained that way until it’s demolition.
Demolished October 1, 1971, article added credit The State Journal, via Kurt Wannamaker. More photos can be seen on the Orpheum page gallery, since they were two doors apart.
It should be noted that the right hand second story windows of the Garden/Mead’s Hall had been updated sometime before 1944 and remained that way until it’s demolition.
Additional history credit Stephen Leigh, images added:
“The Sky-Vue Drive-In Theatre opens on July 8, 1954 with "Blackbeard the Pirate”. Located at 9260 50th Street in Edmonton and is owned by a syndicate of City businessmen. Canada’s largest drive-in theatre spreads over 20 acres and can accommodate close to 1,100 cars.
November 26, 1961 closes as independent.
March 23, 1962, taken over by Odeon Theatres.
October 31, 1974 last day as Odeon Theatre.
March 14, 1975 ownership change to Landmark Theatres.
Drive-In closes on November 30, 1975 with “Juggernaut”, “The Taking of Pelham One Two Three” and “Hang ‘em High”."
Closed Monday September 1, 1980 with “Herbie Goes Bananas”. Grand opening as Michigan Theatre was Friday August 15, 1941. Articles for both events added, as well as several auditorium photos.
Also Water Winter Wonderland website below with multiple images not in gallery and from 2011.
Grand Opening as Regent Theatre was September 1, 1921.
August 27, 1921 article describing change from Bijou Theatre added credit The State Journal, courtesy Timothy Bowman.
Per Joe V Lowry on the Historic Memphis Facebook page:
“February 9, 1947 4 Alarm Fire
At 2:21 am a fire was reported at the Memphian Theater located at 51 S. Cooper Street.
A 2nd alarm at 2:25, a 3rd Alarm at 2:30, a Special Call at 2:33 and a 4th alarm at 2:35.
A neighbor living behind the theater heard an explosion.
The entire inside, chairs and curtains were destroyed. $40,000 Loss.”
The Stampede had a 120 foot by 60 foot concrete blocks screen, first manager was Ron Toboni. Ownership change to Canadian Odeon Theatres was on January 28, 1978. Stampede closed on October 31, 1979
Per Joe Sonderman: “July 11, 1937 – Thousands of people celebrated the opening of the Central Avenue underpass in at the Santa Fe Railroad in Albuquerque. The ceremonies had just ended when a downpour sent spectators running for cover. The ceremony was attended by Governor Clyde Tingley of New Mexico and Governor EW Marland of Oklahoma.”
Demolished October 1, 1971, article added credit The State Journal, via Kurt Wannamaker. More photos can be seen on the Orpheum page gallery, since they were two doors apart. It should be noted that the right hand second story windows of the Garden/Mead’s Hall had been updated sometime before 1944 and remained that way until it’s demolition.
Demolished October 1, 1971, article added credit The State Journal, via Kurt Wannamaker. More photos can be seen on the Orpheum page gallery, since they were two doors apart. It should be noted that the right hand second story windows of the Garden/Mead’s Hall had been updated sometime before 1944 and remained that way until it’s demolition.
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/57326
Images added credit Dick Rosemont.
Demolished Late August- early September 1985. Multiple images and news article added.
It should be mentioned that the top floor was removed for the 1939 renovation. Multiple images here on the Water Winter Wonderland website.
http://waterwinterwonderland.com/movietheaters.aspx?LocTypeID=5&id=1307
1966 photo credit and copyright © JGF_Photos_And_Antiques.
4 closing night photos added credit Dick Rosemont.
Nighttime view of the grand opening of the Strand, April 21, 1921.
Crisp version here:
https://cadl.pastperfectonline.com/archive/1CC1251E-9762-4D2F-9DDE-361737568904?fbclid=IwAR1XAnv5HiTuDAK7rnQmpkfweZY0vJFu1GowdEWSF-TXgv1jAXtrOGzOVvw
Additional history credit Stephen Leigh, images added:
“The Sky-Vue Drive-In Theatre opens on July 8, 1954 with "Blackbeard the Pirate”. Located at 9260 50th Street in Edmonton and is owned by a syndicate of City businessmen. Canada’s largest drive-in theatre spreads over 20 acres and can accommodate close to 1,100 cars. November 26, 1961 closes as independent. March 23, 1962, taken over by Odeon Theatres. October 31, 1974 last day as Odeon Theatre. March 14, 1975 ownership change to Landmark Theatres. Drive-In closes on November 30, 1975 with “Juggernaut”, “The Taking of Pelham One Two Three” and “Hang ‘em High”."
Closed Monday September 1, 1980 with “Herbie Goes Bananas”. Grand opening as Michigan Theatre was Friday August 15, 1941. Articles for both events added, as well as several auditorium photos.
Also Water Winter Wonderland website below with multiple images not in gallery and from 2011.
http://www.waterwinterwonderland.com/movietheaters.aspx?LocTypeID=5&id=1289
1930 photo credit Leavenworth Studio.
October 1941.
Grand Opening as Regent Theatre was September 1, 1921. August 27, 1921 article describing change from Bijou Theatre added credit The State Journal, courtesy Timothy Bowman.
Campus Cinemas on the face of the marquee, 1986 photo added credit Dick Rosemont.
Updated website and Facebook page for Strand Theatre.
http://www.kutztownstrand.com/?fbclid=IwAR0FvE0jmKD—NsnEDytOJKxMW83nHEKOEiH4BpdEyyezHSF8mWsWdHbuKM
https://www.facebook.com/Kutztown-Strand-Theatre-145712280047/?tn=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARAsftxqFXKdllpWGn_BPem-mBWTfjSXOPU3fsLfCHl_DX8jVsmguedAawHXJ_qQKb1za5Se20htfxG4
Here is a Historic Film Row link, related to the film vault photo I just added to the gallery.
https://historic-memphis.com/memphis-historic/filmrow/filmrow.html?fbclid=IwAR0Hx23JIvm8TcMlPThrj7jbyrRuC5ecaib7mjRs9y366jhSTctVqOC41ts
Per Joe V Lowry on the Historic Memphis Facebook page: “February 9, 1947 4 Alarm Fire At 2:21 am a fire was reported at the Memphian Theater located at 51 S. Cooper Street. A 2nd alarm at 2:25, a 3rd Alarm at 2:30, a Special Call at 2:33 and a 4th alarm at 2:35. A neighbor living behind the theater heard an explosion. The entire inside, chairs and curtains were destroyed. $40,000 Loss.”
The Library of Congress link with the gallery of pre-demolition photos.
https://www.loc.gov/resource/hhh.il0581.photos?st=gallery
Library of Congress photo. https://www.loc.gov/item/il0581/
Circa 1972 photo as Eve Theatre added courtesy David Banks.
High resolution of a corner of the Orpheum marquee. gif below that highlighting signs.
https://searcharchives.vancouver.ca/uploads/r/null/1/0/1084127/d9fbe604-5871-4858-a6db-5ac8173e7559-A59874.jpg?token=0acb761d3db90b72cb7acdb3e25faf237c7787f3e6cbb6b4100a0971b948ea0d&fbclid=IwAR0hQXjYpEnpAKM2Ackg1DslCgWE-z83uaN0ngLFnvoLhYoFAPlsY3F5wdk
https://j.gifs.com/76wWLj.gif?fbclid=IwAR3ogK6pE9hcePFRmekr-HFUhJMwuwCNu6XI_xlYMK3l8KzeQf0EVVywQvY