After looking at the photos on this link and comparing them to how the theatre looked in 1949 other than the beautiful marquee which is still intact, the front entrance has been changed to enter on the side?
Since I couldn’t access the above George Rothacker site posted on Feb. 10, 2005 go to www.georgerothacker.com and click on theatre paintings to find the one of the Roxy and its art deco marquee.
Just picked up the book, Cinema Treasures after a long absence and found myself reading about this theatre in PA. Very nice and it seems to have been kept original which makes it all the more sweet.
Lost Memory: Would also like to see some vintage interior photos. As you know, I have sent the Carlisle Theatre box office an email in regards to website interior photos and the “front doors” inquiry.
Lost Memory: Thanks for this photo which shows more of entire building. BTW, if you find any photos of this theatre in the 40’s that would be great as I have a sneaky feeling that the present doors are NOT original.
In the current issue of Reminisce there is a letter on the Reminisent page that talks about this theatre. It reads as follows: “Clayton Durbin, a Los Angeles native now living in Wichita Kansas, added that the Loew’s State Theatre on the left of the photo (photo in the Aug/Sept issue) and the KRKD radio tower on the right are still on Broadway. He noted that many dignitaries were honored in parades through that intersection.”
sam_e: Good to see a post from you and especially about one of my favorite theatres, the Shea’s in Buffalo NY! BTW, I’ll be seeing Lucie Arnaz at Kleinhans Music Hall on April 19th! I’ve seen her in concert before and she is a wonderful entertainer and singer, but I’ve never seen KMH so that will be a treat, too!
“How many times does a city get the opportunity to restore and use an Eberson Art Deco Outerspace Atmospheric theater?! There aren’t going to be too many more bites at the apple for the Auburn Schine Theater.”
WDG: The Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation is selling the first in a series of Christmas ornaments and I have suggested to the WMHF chairman that next year’s ornament feature the Grand Theatre. They need a photo (doesn’t have to be an original) to give the artist. If you can help in this matter, please post here or email me at
I just went back and viewed the interior and exterior photos…such a shame that this art deco theatre was demolished! And can anyone give the history of how this theatre came to be demolished?
I know folks from this town and will forward to them this vintage photo. After comparing photos this theatre does not appear to have been changed that much!
Didn’t notice the price so will settle for the free photo, too!
Tried to bring up the “ken mc” link posted on March 19, 2006, but no luck……thought it might show that entrance!
After looking at the photos on this link and comparing them to how the theatre looked in 1949 other than the beautiful marquee which is still intact, the front entrance has been changed to enter on the side?
Since I couldn’t access the above George Rothacker site posted on Feb. 10, 2005 go to www.georgerothacker.com and click on theatre paintings to find the one of the Roxy and its art deco marquee.
Just picked up the book, Cinema Treasures after a long absence and found myself reading about this theatre in PA. Very nice and it seems to have been kept original which makes it all the more sweet.
Lost Memory: Would also like to see some vintage interior photos. As you know, I have sent the Carlisle Theatre box office an email in regards to website interior photos and the “front doors” inquiry.
Lost Memory: Thanks for this photo which shows more of entire building. BTW, if you find any photos of this theatre in the 40’s that would be great as I have a sneaky feeling that the present doors are NOT original.
In the current issue of Reminisce there is a letter on the Reminisent page that talks about this theatre. It reads as follows: “Clayton Durbin, a Los Angeles native now living in Wichita Kansas, added that the Loew’s State Theatre on the left of the photo (photo in the Aug/Sept issue) and the KRKD radio tower on the right are still on Broadway. He noted that many dignitaries were honored in parades through that intersection.”
Thanks. The interior photos are fabulous, but too bad the marquee was taken down along with removing the ticket kios as seen in the 40’s photos.
Very interesting photo with lots of “when in Rome” information!
sam_e: Good to see a post from you and especially about one of my favorite theatres, the Shea’s in Buffalo NY! BTW, I’ll be seeing Lucie Arnaz at Kleinhans Music Hall on April 19th! I’ve seen her in concert before and she is a wonderful entertainer and singer, but I’ve never seen KMH so that will be a treat, too!
ken mc: Great photo and a great theatre!
Thanks…found it!
Any photos?
“How many times does a city get the opportunity to restore and use an Eberson Art Deco Outerspace Atmospheric theater?! There aren’t going to be too many more bites at the apple for the Auburn Schine Theater.”
SchineHistoran: Thanks for posting this recent article! I sent my email to Mr. Rapp!
Richard G: And if you can be of any help, please email me!
WDG: The Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation is selling the first in a series of Christmas ornaments and I have suggested to the WMHF chairman that next year’s ornament feature the Grand Theatre. They need a photo (doesn’t have to be an original) to give the artist. If you can help in this matter, please post here or email me at
I just went back and viewed the interior and exterior photos…such a shame that this art deco theatre was demolished! And can anyone give the history of how this theatre came to be demolished?
Interesting “before restoration” b/w photo!
I just found out about this former west side of Cleveland theatre in the Patricia Mote book entitled Cleveland’s Playhouse Square.
I’ve toured this Eberson atmospheric theatre! Very nice!
Yes, very good news that this theatre is very much alive and well! Wish they all could say this!
I know folks from this town and will forward to them this vintage photo. After comparing photos this theatre does not appear to have been changed that much!
ken mc: Sure love viewing these vintage photos and especially this one showing the lighted marquee with feature film! Thanks.