I plan to visit Boston this Spring and found this theatre while surfing CT. After reading about its history I am pleased that the name is now Boston Opera House! And could someone tell me more about the former Boston Gaiety/Publix that met the infamous wrecking ball as it was mentioned on this theatre link.
I’ve been to this theatre, but don’t recall half of the marquee being gone so perhaps they should look into this repair as it doesn’t look nice on main street in the beautiful college town of Chapel Hill, home to UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University.
It is either Erie or Venango County. Greenville is south of Erie PA about an hour. The round circles in the front doors were so art deco, too. Such a shame that Greenville has now lost that theatre to the ages.
JBaker: Interesting post and nice to read that you married a candy girl and are still married to this day. Wish the Jordan had done as well as the community lost a unique art deco theatre. Have enjoyed seeing the posted photos of this theatre on Cinema Tour.
Very sad to read and see that this theatre has been destroyed and that it had a fire. And yes, such a shame for the people of Yeadon to have lost this special art deco theatre! So nice to read that several chunks of ceramic facade material will make their way to the THS archive in Elmhurst, IL.
WSL: Nice to read a post from you!! Please email me @ as I would love to see your “grand” photos! And yes, “the Grand Theatre was most certainly a key part of life during the 40s, 50s and 60s.” Such a shame that it was razed! Rather than raising $ to raze it the village should have been raising $ to save it! I didn’t live in the area in the early 90s, but if I had been there I would have launched a campaign to Save the Grand!
Just returned from Tampa FL and rec’d a wonderful tour prior to the Buster Keaton silent film concert with organist Rosa Rio who, by the way, is 105 years young! The theatre is truly an Eberson “gem” in downtown Tampa!
The TENNESSEE marquee is nice to see in photos, but the full impact occurs when seeing it IN PERSON as I did this past December. And a tour by Dr. Snyder, resident organist was “the icing on the cake”!
Lost Memory: Thanks for this photo as I went through Chambersburg Pa 2 years ago enroute to Gettysburg and since I wasn’t driving we didn’t go down main street past this theatre…will the next time though!
I plan to visit Boston this Spring and found this theatre while surfing CT. After reading about its history I am pleased that the name is now Boston Opera House! And could someone tell me more about the former Boston Gaiety/Publix that met the infamous wrecking ball as it was mentioned on this theatre link.
Yes, Juno is a recent movie. And as all good CT members should do…I watched the Oscars last night.
I’ve been to this theatre, but don’t recall half of the marquee being gone so perhaps they should look into this repair as it doesn’t look nice on main street in the beautiful college town of Chapel Hill, home to UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University.
thelatonia: Great to read your “The Latonia is REBORN”!“ post…let us know how the grand opening went on February 1.
Marlene Peeler: I hope you can give us an update on the status of the Rogers.
Lost Memory: Thanks…again!
Still hope to see a photo(s)!
I just sent an email to the President of the Greenville Historical Society, Marie Julian. If you wish to read what I wrote, my email is
Some churches even use forgotten theatres for their services…too bad this church didn’t see fit to do so!
http://cinematreasures.org/news/12281_0_1_0_C/
And I wonder what is on that piece of land now?
It is either Erie or Venango County. Greenville is south of Erie PA about an hour. The round circles in the front doors were so art deco, too. Such a shame that Greenville has now lost that theatre to the ages.
The photo of the interior glass block wall was very unique and so art deco.
JBaker: Interesting post and nice to read that you married a candy girl and are still married to this day. Wish the Jordan had done as well as the community lost a unique art deco theatre. Have enjoyed seeing the posted photos of this theatre on Cinema Tour.
My husband saw NT, but not in an historic theatre which would really make viewing that Nicholas Cage movie special.
Very sad to read and see that this theatre has been destroyed and that it had a fire. And yes, such a shame for the people of Yeadon to have lost this special art deco theatre! So nice to read that several chunks of ceramic facade material will make their way to the THS archive in Elmhurst, IL.
WSL: Nice to read a post from you!! Please email me @ as I would love to see your “grand” photos! And yes, “the Grand Theatre was most certainly a key part of life during the 40s, 50s and 60s.” Such a shame that it was razed! Rather than raising $ to raze it the village should have been raising $ to save it! I didn’t live in the area in the early 90s, but if I had been there I would have launched a campaign to Save the Grand!
Just returned from Tampa FL and rec’d a wonderful tour prior to the Buster Keaton silent film concert with organist Rosa Rio who, by the way, is 105 years young! The theatre is truly an Eberson “gem” in downtown Tampa!
Is there an old theatre operating today in downtown Jackson?
I will find myself in Savannah in the near future so will check out this historic theatre at 222 Bull Street and report back here!
The TENNESSEE marquee is nice to see in photos, but the full impact occurs when seeing it IN PERSON as I did this past December. And a tour by Dr. Snyder, resident organist was “the icing on the cake”!
Lost Memory: Thanks for this photo as I went through Chambersburg Pa 2 years ago enroute to Gettysburg and since I wasn’t driving we didn’t go down main street past this theatre…will the next time though!
Bob Jensen: Where is this Opus 1616 in ERIE PA?
I’ve been to this “gem” in Kannapolis NC…very nice and very art deco!
I had trouble with the Webshots link, too. Does the photo show the former entrance with the ticket kios?