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robboehm commented about Canterbury Village Drive-In on Nov 22, 2022 at 12:33 pm

I have uploaded photos of the signage for the Drive-In and an aerial shot of parked cars taken from the screen side of the venue.

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robboehm commented about Silver Theatre on Nov 22, 2022 at 12:07 pm

The Lincoln Theatre was built in 1913 by Albert Ostrum in 1913 for J. Bartholomew who owned an auto dealership. At the time Broadway was known as Main Street. Many sources, and now Cinema Treasures, refer to it as the Vaudeville Theatre because of the sign advertising vaudeville which appears in the picture (circa 1915) which I have uploaded. In addition to vaudeville films were shown.

Bartholomew’s ownership was short lived when he decided to devote all his efforts to his automobile dealership. See the For Sale ad photo which I’ve also uploaded.

At some point it became the Silver Theatre.

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robboehm commented about South Bay Cinemas on Nov 20, 2022 at 1:00 pm

There is new paper on the windows. The interior high hats were lit. They still haven’t finished the trim on the box office. There is an additional trench on the side of the building facing Montauk Highway. There are no Bobcats or dumpsters on the site.

Roe5685 The lease to which you refer is for adjacent parking, not the building, itself. The lot is always empty down by the theatre so that should not be what’s holding up the leasing or finally finishing the renovation.

If you look at the South Bay Facebook site you see the image of a much larger theatre than the current building, and in blue. This could only be accomplished if the adjacent liquor store is absorbed.

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robboehm commented about Washakie Cinemas on Nov 19, 2022 at 4:58 pm

Uploaded current photo and one as the Twin.

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robboehm commented about Lyric Theatre on Nov 10, 2022 at 11:49 am

Piecing together ads found on WaterWinterWonderland.com it would appear that the theatre was opened by W.H.Leduc in 1910 as the Daisy. It was then sold in early 1911 and became the Lyric in May 1911. It was sold again and was briefly known as the Majestic. Then Mr. Leduc bought it back, presumably reinstating the Lyric name. The Lyric closed on November 2, 1911.

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robboehm commented about Rocket Theatre on Nov 10, 2022 at 11:25 am

Uploaded the image for the opening on September 18, 1948 which I found on WaterWinterWonderland.com.

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robboehm commented about Blackshere Drive-In on Nov 7, 2022 at 12:40 pm

It was originally called the Blackshere Park Auto Theatre.

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robboehm commented about Pike Theatre on Nov 6, 2022 at 6:29 pm

According to the excerpt from the article in the July 13, 1939 Box Office Magazine, which is in the photo section, progress was being made on the construction of the Pike.

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robboehm commented about Glendale Drive-In on Nov 3, 2022 at 7:18 pm

According to Newyorkdriveins.com the Starlite Open Air Theatre was opened by Richard Downey and Ernest Whitman on July 15, 1950 and closed in 1974 as the Glendale Drive-In.

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robboehm commented about Wisconsin Theatre on Oct 31, 2022 at 11:32 am

The building which housed the Wisconsin Theatre was built in 1917 by A. Moorman & Company for the Citizens National Bank. It subsequently served other purposes until it was renovated to become the Wisconsin. I have uploaded an early photo showing the Citizens National Bank name.

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robboehm commented about Williamston Theatre on Oct 29, 2022 at 10:34 am

The theatre was constructed of cinderblocks with an Art Deco themed interior. There were several dozen seats in the balcony that were accessed through a side entrance during segregation. This is visible in the exterior photo I’ve uploaded.

At one time the owner would drive around town in his pickup truck and “bark” information about the current feature over attached speakers.

The building was demolished in November 2018. Thirty six images of the theatre taken prior to the demolition were printed in the Independent Mail and are accessible at:

https:///www.independentmail.com>local>2018/11/17

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robboehm commented about Tom Ratliff Civic Theatre on Oct 29, 2022 at 9:54 am

Uploaded a current image of the Tom Ratliff.

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robboehm commented about Henry Miller's Theatre on Oct 27, 2022 at 11:06 am

I saw Urinetown there. The whole facade of the building was totally covered and there was a protective covering over the sidewalk. The chandelier was still in place but it was in protective netting.

As far as the Sondheim build is concerned, it’s awful. The place has no ambience or leg room.

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robboehm commented about Skyway Drive-In on Oct 27, 2022 at 10:57 am

The site is overgrown, Sarah. The Pylon still stands and is used by St. Peters Lutheran Church to advertise events there. I pass it quite frequently. Per a comment above the church had purchased the land but never used it. Presumably, since they use the pylon, they still own it.

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robboehm commented about Valencia Theatre on Oct 25, 2022 at 4:22 pm

$1500 for a piano in 1928?

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robboehm commented about Merrick Cinemas V on Oct 24, 2022 at 10:33 am

Seaford has subsequently reopened. 20 years is often the lifespan of a new venue.

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robboehm commented about Jettie Baker Center on Oct 1, 2022 at 9:41 am

Jettie Baker donated the theatre to the town. Hence the name.

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robboehm commented about Elinda Ann Drive-In on Sep 29, 2022 at 6:12 pm

Local historian told me closure was in the 1990s. No matter. Closed.

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robboehm commented about McRoberts Theatre on Sep 29, 2022 at 6:06 pm

The theatre was located on the second floor of the Recreation Building, a photo of which I’ve uploaded. The building no longer exists.

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robboehm commented about AMC Fantasy 5 on Sep 28, 2022 at 6:21 pm

Uploaded a photo from February showing damage to the facade after a wind storm. There is actually a hole. I presume that the entire surface will be checked in addition to repairing the damage. But the scaffolding went up in February so they’re taking their own sweet time. Guess they want it done before the next hurricane.

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robboehm commented about Liberty Theatre on Sep 26, 2022 at 8:32 am

It is/was Ripley.

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robboehm commented about Boulton Center for the Performing Arts on Sep 25, 2022 at 5:28 pm

The marquee suffered damage during a wind storm yesterday. Portions fell to the ground but no one was injured. The age of the structure was also a factor. The fire marshals will inspect the building to see if it is sound. The Boulton has been closed since the beginning of the pandemic. Will this be the end for the venue?

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robboehm commented about McRoberts Theatre on Sep 11, 2022 at 6:03 pm

Uploaded an ad for the McRoberts with its June 1938 schedule which appeared in a Neon, Kentucky newspaper.

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robboehm commented about Circuit Theatre on Sep 11, 2022 at 12:20 pm

The theatre was created in a former store by G.F. Hesselgrove. Showings were usually Wednesdays and Thursdays. It has been reported that lights in the town dimmed when movies were shown because of limited power.

The projector had too long a focal length for the building so a box was added to the northern side to house it. That “box” is visible in the photo I’ve uploaded.

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robboehm commented about Port Gamble Theater on Sep 10, 2022 at 1:53 pm

Uploaded a current photo of the entrance to the theater and a 1907 image of the entire building in which it is housed.