If you want to get a look at a millionaire working in a concession stand, take in a movie some Saturday afternoon at the Showplace 6 and you will likely find R.A. “Skeet” Noret and his wife Sarah behind the counter selling cokes, popcorn and candy!
Me too, Richard! I started taking theater pictures about 30 years ago and I think the Red Raider was possibly gone before that. Lubbock was home from 1972-1996, but as kid I went there and remember that football player. I do have photos of the Golden Horse Shoe drive in and the Lindsey theater. Do you happen to remember the name of the drive in that was at Brownfield Hwy and Slide road?
What a great bit of memorabilia! Thanks for sharing!
Hello howell. I should have mentioned 15-20 years ago was the first and last time I saw the Rig. I am unsure if the Cinema Tour pictures were taken or posted in 2003, but it doesnt look like a lot has changed. I did notice one more red star missing from the front of the building in their pictures. A 2000 census reports a population of 3565. If the Rig is still standing, I suspect it remains empty. As with most of the old cinemas, a person would be trespassing to enter without permission. I did not get a look inside.
I have been driving by the Twin Towers for 8 years and just discovered another drive in directly north accross Interstate 30. The screen is still standing along with a painted over marquee. It seems to be serving as a construction company yard. Anyone out there know the name?
You could “thank us enough” with the re-introduction of the add a photo option. I think a picture of an old cinema is worth a lot more than a thousand words.
We recently “discovered” Jerome and the Liberty Theater (December 19th 2004) and share your thoughts. It is like a ghost town, but with people, literally built high the side of a mountain. We could not identify any additonal theater sights.
The Liberty is located on highway 89. 110 Jerome Avenue.
I have pictures to share and will email them if you like.
Hi Ang and thanks for your comments! I had a feeling that Sulphur Springs had been a thriving town at one time. I was sad about the Mission for more than one reason, I lost pictures on my hard drive and had gone back for more when I found that it was gone. Do you know anything about the Hi Vue drive in?
I too saw the article in the Dallas Morning News regarding the purported sale of the Casa Linda. What kind of “investment group” if any, would make a purchase like this without a contractual agreement enabling them to make the necessary repairs? I suspect the management would more than welcome a genuine effort toward refurbishing the theater.
I passed by the theater Sunday, November 7th. The exterior is pretty much in tact. The dead pigeons have been removed from the lobby, but it is still trashed!! The is still an AVAILABLE sign and phone number posted in a front window glass.
Hello Sherry. Thanks for your comment. Lubbock was home for 27 years and I have lots of theater pictures, but not the State. If Charles VanBibber responds, he will be your best bet. He has an incredible amount of theater info. Do you have any history on the State and do you mind naming your father in law? You can click on my name in the above comment if you wish to e-mail.
Come on Seth, didn’t you see any redeeming qualities? Off the interstate, clean air, quiet. I agree about the court house and you would have liked the HI-VUE.
Thanks Charles. I am sure your address is the exact one. I had to make an educated guess according to my pictures which caught a street sign. Your description confirms my suspicion about the past elegance of the BERRY. I can almost smell the popcorn now.
Correct again, Charles, corner of Main and Avenue J. ( I have a photo showing the Ave J. side of a street sign) and thought it was either Main or Broadway. Thanks.
I totally agree Seth, at one time Lubbock had at least 8-10 walkins and 6 drive-ins that I know of. I’ll bet Charles can name them! You would have liked the LINDSEY.
Thanks Charles, thought I had finally stumped you! Please share a little info on yourself. How have you gathered so many exact addresses etc, age, area, occupation???
If you want to get a look at a millionaire working in a concession stand, take in a movie some Saturday afternoon at the Showplace 6 and you will likely find R.A. “Skeet” Noret and his wife Sarah behind the counter selling cokes, popcorn and candy!
Tell them Don Lewis said hello.
Me too, Richard! I started taking theater pictures about 30 years ago and I think the Red Raider was possibly gone before that. Lubbock was home from 1972-1996, but as kid I went there and remember that football player. I do have photos of the Golden Horse Shoe drive in and the Lindsey theater. Do you happen to remember the name of the drive in that was at Brownfield Hwy and Slide road?
What a great bit of memorabilia! Thanks for sharing!
I took a couple of pictures several years ago when there was still a huge vertical “BERWYN” sign if anyone is interested.
-Don L.
Hello LB…… if you are in Dallas, you must be new to these parts…The city of Dallas aint into restorin' or preservin' nothin', except their salaries.
Hello howell. I should have mentioned 15-20 years ago was the first and last time I saw the Rig. I am unsure if the Cinema Tour pictures were taken or posted in 2003, but it doesnt look like a lot has changed. I did notice one more red star missing from the front of the building in their pictures. A 2000 census reports a population of 3565. If the Rig is still standing, I suspect it remains empty. As with most of the old cinemas, a person would be trespassing to enter without permission. I did not get a look inside.
Plagiarism???…..Personal experience tells me that Charles Van Bibber is a walking reference book of movie theater trivia, info and pictures!!
Me too…..!!
Please update the MACK description…….
I photographed the FOX and was able to take a look through the doors in late December (2004).
It looks like they are doing a total and complete restoration and a wonderful job!
Please pardon me Mr Marquess…..but I cannot figure out what you are trying to say……………..Would mind restating the comment above?
R.L. Marquess…….what are you trying to say..!!?? You lost me on the first sentence.
I have been driving by the Twin Towers for 8 years and just discovered another drive in directly north accross Interstate 30. The screen is still standing along with a painted over marquee. It seems to be serving as a construction company yard. Anyone out there know the name?
Is this as funny as it gets…..?
The address for the El Portal is 310 Fremont Street.
You could “thank us enough” with the re-introduction of the add a photo option. I think a picture of an old cinema is worth a lot more than a thousand words.
We recently “discovered” Jerome and the Liberty Theater (December 19th 2004) and share your thoughts. It is like a ghost town, but with people, literally built high the side of a mountain. We could not identify any additonal theater sights.
The Liberty is located on highway 89. 110 Jerome Avenue.
I have pictures to share and will email them if you like.
Hi Ang and thanks for your comments! I had a feeling that Sulphur Springs had been a thriving town at one time. I was sad about the Mission for more than one reason, I lost pictures on my hard drive and had gone back for more when I found that it was gone. Do you know anything about the Hi Vue drive in?
I too saw the article in the Dallas Morning News regarding the purported sale of the Casa Linda. What kind of “investment group” if any, would make a purchase like this without a contractual agreement enabling them to make the necessary repairs? I suspect the management would more than welcome a genuine effort toward refurbishing the theater.
I passed by the theater Sunday, November 7th. The exterior is pretty much in tact. The dead pigeons have been removed from the lobby, but it is still trashed!! The is still an AVAILABLE sign and phone number posted in a front window glass.
Hello Sherry. Thanks for your comment. Lubbock was home for 27 years and I have lots of theater pictures, but not the State. If Charles VanBibber responds, he will be your best bet. He has an incredible amount of theater info. Do you have any history on the State and do you mind naming your father in law? You can click on my name in the above comment if you wish to e-mail.
Thanks for comming through again Charles!
Come on Seth, didn’t you see any redeeming qualities? Off the interstate, clean air, quiet. I agree about the court house and you would have liked the HI-VUE.
There are a lot of us that miss them too, Jack. Thanks for sharing this one!
Thanks Charles. I am sure your address is the exact one. I had to make an educated guess according to my pictures which caught a street sign. Your description confirms my suspicion about the past elegance of the BERRY. I can almost smell the popcorn now.
Correct again, Charles, corner of Main and Avenue J. ( I have a photo showing the Ave J. side of a street sign) and thought it was either Main or Broadway. Thanks.
I totally agree Seth, at one time Lubbock had at least 8-10 walkins and 6 drive-ins that I know of. I’ll bet Charles can name them! You would have liked the LINDSEY.
Thanks Charles, thought I had finally stumped you! Please share a little info on yourself. How have you gathered so many exact addresses etc, age, area, occupation???