We certainly would not want them to discontinue their wonderful and free tours because people start griping. Anybody contacting them could take the approach “People are thrilled with the restoration and upkeep and the regular wonderful tours. You might get even more people interested in this great place if you could mention a bit of the entertainment history and maybe even have a display….”
I’ve also taken the tour of the Elgin-Winter Garden in Toronto. Fantastic theater. But, that’s different. The state’s preservation organization saved that theater from demolition, restored it,and still own and operate it- for theater. The Stanley was bought and reused by a church, as their meeting place, not for theater.
That said, as I may have said above, I’d be happier if the Stanley had a theater display and mentioned more on their tour. Still, I’d be thrilled if various movie palaces nationwide still in threat of demolition received new ownsership and TLC by churches no matter if they verbally ignore the history. Too many are still being demolished.
Ziggy, Pueblo Deco wasn’t a term when the theater was built, but has since become a term. Read the theater’s own website which so describes it as Pueblo Deco. The term Art Deco is often used to describe themes of the period.
Hello! You can find their website by google. Their number is 609-822-1836. Feel free to email me (you can find it by clicking on my name) and I can directly copy you in the future if you like, with others.
I’m pretty sure the Philadelphia Fox was in ads as the Fabulous Fox so theater historians can select some other name to characterize ones they view as most special. Philadelphia has a right! (though the theater is gone).
Thanks to Barry Goodkin for sharing his exterior photo of June 23, 1985 during run of “Witness” (filmed in Philadelphia area)during annual Conclave visit to Philadelphia area by Theatre Historical Society of America: View link
the original Intro is out of date, but for history purposes, I am copying it here:
The Landis Theatre was originally a stop on the vaudeville circuit but eventually became a full fledged movie theater.
The Landis Theatre Redevelopment Association (located at 560 Chestnut Terrace in Vineland) has been struggling for years to prevent the destruction of this exceptional structure but as of yet no renovation has taken place. The owner of the Landis Theatre, along with a handful of volunteers, is working feverishly to comply with the city of Vineland, New Jersey over health code violations. The former art deco movie house was cited for everything from not cleaning up debris and pigeon feaces to failing to fix a broken retaining wall. Landis supporters haven’t had much luck lately after the city denied a $600,000 grant application to restore it, and the owner was then forced to return over $450,000 from a grant from the state’s Historic Trust because it could not match the funds. Fortunately, The Landis is listed on the National Register of Historic Places which should help protect it from being torn down in the near future.
Great to have guidelines. No disrespect meant for the wonderful people running the site, but it is not so good feel like Editing Police landed on the site. I’ve added many theaters, so I’ve got a few comments.
Why must we spell out numbers? That feels too picky.
In many countries, the word “cinema” isn’t their word either but given the name of this website, using “cinema” might work.
Cineplex became a commonly used term long ago.
Vertical sign is ok. There’s nothing wrong with blade or vertical marquee. I prefer vertical sign, but this instruction truly is too picky.
As of today, Cinema treasures itself is STILL classifying megaplexes (Look at “Number of Screens” at 10 screens or more (which I’ve never understood) yet when we use the term they must be 16?
You want us to telephone any theater (sorry, cinema) in the world to verify??? Who is going to pay the bill?
How do we add new styles? I thought we can’t?
So far as I know, the hyphen 924-seat is not proper grammar. It might be, but it doesn’t sound right.
Yes, noticed the hallway. I don’t know about 1987, but in 1988, AMC did not open & close curtains in front of their movie screens.
I don’t know if Budco (which sold their movie operations to AMC) had used curtains. Were there leftover curtains?
How well did the City Line Center Theatre do for ticket sales? for Saturday matinees, evenings, etc? probably not many people during the week. Were there problems with the moviegoers? Were there many from adjoining neibbhorhoods in West Philly, or still many people attending from Overbrook Park & the western suburbs? Any particular movies you recall that did very well or that you were happy to see presented on the big screen?
photo of exterior, with broken windows & fence around it:
View link
This bar is in the front portion and mentions the Waverly on their website:
http://www.mcgillicuddys.net/
Trainmaster, see the Center’s page, /theaters/564/
(with its Introduction vastly expanded today)
We certainly would not want them to discontinue their wonderful and free tours because people start griping. Anybody contacting them could take the approach “People are thrilled with the restoration and upkeep and the regular wonderful tours. You might get even more people interested in this great place if you could mention a bit of the entertainment history and maybe even have a display….”
I’ve also taken the tour of the Elgin-Winter Garden in Toronto. Fantastic theater. But, that’s different. The state’s preservation organization saved that theater from demolition, restored it,and still own and operate it- for theater. The Stanley was bought and reused by a church, as their meeting place, not for theater.
That said, as I may have said above, I’d be happier if the Stanley had a theater display and mentioned more on their tour. Still, I’d be thrilled if various movie palaces nationwide still in threat of demolition received new ownsership and TLC by churches no matter if they verbally ignore the history. Too many are still being demolished.
Changes will be up soon, likely today or tomorrow.
is there an Internet link to today’s newspaper article?
Ziggy, Pueblo Deco wasn’t a term when the theater was built, but has since become a term. Read the theater’s own website which so describes it as Pueblo Deco. The term Art Deco is often used to describe themes of the period.
Do you lack access to a telephone? I’ve given all the information I have.
Hello! You can find their website by google. Their number is 609-822-1836. Feel free to email me (you can find it by clicking on my name) and I can directly copy you in the future if you like, with others.
I’ve heard that it is up for sale by realtor Farley and Ferry.
I’m pretty sure the Philadelphia Fox was in ads as the Fabulous Fox so theater historians can select some other name to characterize ones they view as most special. Philadelphia has a right! (though the theater is gone).
I’d add the 16th & Market Street Fox Theatre in Philadelphia to the list. I understand it was also called Fabulous Fox.
Thanks to Barry Goodkin for sharing his exterior photo of June 23, 1985 during run of “Witness” (filmed in Philadelphia area)during annual Conclave visit to Philadelphia area by Theatre Historical Society of America:
View link
to make it clear, that was Ray’s introduction. The newer Intro will better reflect the current plans, and mention earlier history.
the original Intro is out of date, but for history purposes, I am copying it here:
The Landis Theatre was originally a stop on the vaudeville circuit but eventually became a full fledged movie theater.
The Landis Theatre Redevelopment Association (located at 560 Chestnut Terrace in Vineland) has been struggling for years to prevent the destruction of this exceptional structure but as of yet no renovation has taken place. The owner of the Landis Theatre, along with a handful of volunteers, is working feverishly to comply with the city of Vineland, New Jersey over health code violations. The former art deco movie house was cited for everything from not cleaning up debris and pigeon feaces to failing to fix a broken retaining wall. Landis supporters haven’t had much luck lately after the city denied a $600,000 grant application to restore it, and the owner was then forced to return over $450,000 from a grant from the state’s Historic Trust because it could not match the funds. Fortunately, The Landis is listed on the National Register of Historic Places which should help protect it from being torn down in the near future.
Vintage exterior photo that I see recently was placed online:
View link
Great to have guidelines. No disrespect meant for the wonderful people running the site, but it is not so good feel like Editing Police landed on the site. I’ve added many theaters, so I’ve got a few comments.
Why must we spell out numbers? That feels too picky.
In many countries, the word “cinema” isn’t their word either but given the name of this website, using “cinema” might work.
Cineplex became a commonly used term long ago.
Vertical sign is ok. There’s nothing wrong with blade or vertical marquee. I prefer vertical sign, but this instruction truly is too picky.
As of today, Cinema treasures itself is STILL classifying megaplexes (Look at “Number of Screens” at 10 screens or more (which I’ve never understood) yet when we use the term they must be 16?
You want us to telephone any theater (sorry, cinema) in the world to verify??? Who is going to pay the bill?
How do we add new styles? I thought we can’t?
So far as I know, the hyphen 924-seat is not proper grammar. It might be, but it doesn’t sound right.
Interior photo that I found on flickr:
View link
2006 exterior photo:
View link
Yes, noticed the hallway. I don’t know about 1987, but in 1988, AMC did not open & close curtains in front of their movie screens.
I don’t know if Budco (which sold their movie operations to AMC) had used curtains. Were there leftover curtains?
How well did the City Line Center Theatre do for ticket sales? for Saturday matinees, evenings, etc? probably not many people during the week. Were there problems with the moviegoers? Were there many from adjoining neibbhorhoods in West Philly, or still many people attending from Overbrook Park & the western suburbs? Any particular movies you recall that did very well or that you were happy to see presented on the big screen?
Friends of the Oakland Fox video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnaLUSNw1t8
Oakland’s Grand Lake Theatre video including interview with owner & organist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p_Dt0RhE74
Video about the Ritzy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBums7k9pVc
Video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzfmM2oH5NM