The Pope Theatre was formerly occupied by the Elks Club, and was know as the Shain building. The building itself is built with stone, brick, and cement, two stories in height, and 52x130 in dimensions with a dark grey face brick and light, dressed stone exterior. The first floor’s main entrance and lobby were 16x32 floored with hexagon tile. One side of the main entrance were the restrooms, and the other side has the box office. On either side of the main entrance fronting the street is the 18x32 store room, which has been used for rent to desirable tenants. The floor itself has rise by a short flight of stairs, to the entrance to the theatre proper, which is the rear of the parquet or dress circle. Leading to both left and right will be stairways leading to the balcony. Which as of 1912, contains a circular form with regulation inclined floor. Construction began on November 17, 1912 after its ground broke.
This $200,000 (original 1,230-seat capacity) Bama Theatre opened its doors on April 12, 1938 with Bobby Breen In “Hawaii Calls” along with performances by the University “Million Dollar Band” and a double quartette by a nearby glee club. I’m not sure if a newsreel or cartoon was added too, but the hunt still continues.
I was referencing about the Nixon Theatre, not the first Nickelodeon in Pittsburgh. I know what you mean’t but I wasn’t talking about the Nick or 50+ miles south of New Castle. While checking the New Castle Herald papers, information from the 1906 to 1910 status reads that the Nixon was located in its neighboring town (and no I’m not talking about Pittsburgh. There used to be a town near New Castle called “Pittsburg” which I believed that the name of the town was dead since I cannot find it anywhere at all, but (not to be confused) there is a small census area called “West Pittsburg” south of Willow Grove and New Castle, population 671 as of 2019).
If you look at Page 1 of the New Castle Herald (dated May 24, 1911), it demonstrates the erection and construction of the “new listed” 800-seat “New Castle” Nixon Theatre being built right in the rear of the Pastime. So as on my best resources, I found that this could be a “relocated” Nixon. I’m gonna be uploading a picture of the article as well in a jiffy.
I see, but I think the information you brought in was actually the Nixon Theatre in the neighboring town of Pittsburg which opened in early 1906 (with their new theatre announcement dating to January 25, 1906 estimating $100,000), operated by Nixon Hanauer of Pittsburg.
Yes I gave a little bum on the Pastime too, it was short-lived, but at least you got very good evidence on your correction, thank you so much for correcting me!
This Strand On 303 East High Street Temporarily Replaced The Older Strand On 1200 West Girard Avenue, Which Had Been Operating Since September 1, 1905 As The “New O'Hara Theatre” (Opened With A Presentation of “The Maid And The Mummy”) (The “NEW” Name From The Theater’s Name Was Dropped In 1910). The O'Hara Theatre Became The Strand Theatre In May 1920 Until Closing In 1925. The Strand On 303 East High Street Would Then Take Its Turn To Open On August 14, 1925.
On February 8, 1915, David Baltimore, the owner, returned back to his house on Long Avenue after a 4-day visit from Harrisburg who previously visited one out of a few theaters beforehand (including Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and Elmira, New York) as he brought back plans to build his own Strand. They were approved by Lewis Palmer, the chief of the labor and industry bureau. The Strand was erected for $20,000 right when plans were approved, and it did. Construction began the following month.
After completion, the 550-seat capacity Baltimore Strand Theatre held its grand opening and opened its doors to the public on June 9, 1915 with an unnamed Charles Chaplin film, along with a performance by an orchestra. It not only demonstrates photoplays and films, but sporting events as well.
During its last few years of operation, the theater screened X-rated films, and had a variety of vehicle accidents and robberies. It was closed in 1972.
The State Theatre opened its doors on October 16, 1924 with Dorothy Devore in “Hold Your Breath” (6-reeler), along with an Our Gang short in “Derby Day”, and a Pathe News newsreel.
Only a bit of information about the State goes as follows as of 1924: This 750-seat capacity State Theatre is erected from the Baltimore Brothers who were moving-picture veterans, simply A. Baltimore and his son David. There is a store room on each side of the foyer, and contains fireproof material. The theater has being composed of brick, steel, and concrete.
During the end of the theater’s main mixed-format movie run, they were struggling until ultimately closing in 1967. 2 years later, it was remodeled was originally schedule to reopen in March 1969 by the proprietor of John’s Hat Cleaning on North Mill Street, John Borovilos of 125 East Street, but was unknown if it operated or not.
After a possible unsuccessful year, the State Theatre reopened again on August 5, 1970, but this time, it began screening adult films. It was unknown how long the State Theatre ran X-films.
The rest of the history was unknown as of now, so the hunt still continues.
The Pope Theatre was formerly occupied by the Elks Club, and was know as the Shain building. The building itself is built with stone, brick, and cement, two stories in height, and 52x130 in dimensions with a dark grey face brick and light, dressed stone exterior. The first floor’s main entrance and lobby were 16x32 floored with hexagon tile. One side of the main entrance were the restrooms, and the other side has the box office. On either side of the main entrance fronting the street is the 18x32 store room, which has been used for rent to desirable tenants. The floor itself has rise by a short flight of stairs, to the entrance to the theatre proper, which is the rear of the parquet or dress circle. Leading to both left and right will be stairways leading to the balcony. Which as of 1912, contains a circular form with regulation inclined floor. Construction began on November 17, 1912 after its ground broke.
Yep, it received damage from the record-breaking 227 mile continuous path tornado, which was actually part of a Tornado Emergency.
Yep. I hope someone can pull out the tornado path soon to see if it did hit the Princess or not.
Did the Princess Theater survived last night’s deadly tornado outbreak?
So the Aqua was closed sometime in either 1971 or 1972. This was first known as the Isle Theatre sometime as early as 1927.
WMQA is now known as “95.9 The Island”, an adult contemporary formatted station since June 14, 2021.
Still In Operation Since 1970.
This $200,000 (original 1,230-seat capacity) Bama Theatre opened its doors on April 12, 1938 with Bobby Breen In “Hawaii Calls” along with performances by the University “Million Dollar Band” and a double quartette by a nearby glee club. I’m not sure if a newsreel or cartoon was added too, but the hunt still continues.
Actually, this Richards didn’t open in 1940. The original Richards closed before this Richards opened its doors, which is on November 2, 1947.
Opened with Humphrey Bogart in “Crime School”, along with a performance by an all-negro band.
Yep, it was remodeled at that time.
Wow! I did not notice that until now! You are pretty much smarter than the earlier pages of the New Castle Herald. Thanks for sharing that with me!
I was referencing about the Nixon Theatre, not the first Nickelodeon in Pittsburgh. I know what you mean’t but I wasn’t talking about the Nick or 50+ miles south of New Castle. While checking the New Castle Herald papers, information from the 1906 to 1910 status reads that the Nixon was located in its neighboring town (and no I’m not talking about Pittsburgh. There used to be a town near New Castle called “Pittsburg” which I believed that the name of the town was dead since I cannot find it anywhere at all, but (not to be confused) there is a small census area called “West Pittsburg” south of Willow Grove and New Castle, population 671 as of 2019).
If you look at Page 1 of the New Castle Herald (dated May 24, 1911), it demonstrates the erection and construction of the “new listed” 800-seat “New Castle” Nixon Theatre being built right in the rear of the Pastime. So as on my best resources, I found that this could be a “relocated” Nixon. I’m gonna be uploading a picture of the article as well in a jiffy.
CORRECTION: The Skyline Opened Its Gates On July 26, 1947 With Dorothy Lamour In “Rainbow Island” With No Extras.
I see, but I think the information you brought in was actually the Nixon Theatre in the neighboring town of Pittsburg which opened in early 1906 (with their new theatre announcement dating to January 25, 1906 estimating $100,000), operated by Nixon Hanauer of Pittsburg.
Yes I gave a little bum on the Pastime too, it was short-lived, but at least you got very good evidence on your correction, thank you so much for correcting me!
This Strand On 303 East High Street Temporarily Replaced The Older Strand On 1200 West Girard Avenue, Which Had Been Operating Since September 1, 1905 As The “New O'Hara Theatre” (Opened With A Presentation of “The Maid And The Mummy”) (The “NEW” Name From The Theater’s Name Was Dropped In 1910). The O'Hara Theatre Became The Strand Theatre In May 1920 Until Closing In 1925. The Strand On 303 East High Street Would Then Take Its Turn To Open On August 14, 1925.
The Avon operated as a special events theater during its last few years, closing its doors in May 1955.
It closed as an adult house sometime in the late 1980s.
So it was first opened as a twin in 1977, and became a triplex in 1980?
On February 8, 1915, David Baltimore, the owner, returned back to his house on Long Avenue after a 4-day visit from Harrisburg who previously visited one out of a few theaters beforehand (including Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and Elmira, New York) as he brought back plans to build his own Strand. They were approved by Lewis Palmer, the chief of the labor and industry bureau. The Strand was erected for $20,000 right when plans were approved, and it did. Construction began the following month.
After completion, the 550-seat capacity Baltimore Strand Theatre held its grand opening and opened its doors to the public on June 9, 1915 with an unnamed Charles Chaplin film, along with a performance by an orchestra. It not only demonstrates photoplays and films, but sporting events as well.
It was closed in 1919.
During its last few years of operation, the theater screened X-rated films, and had a variety of vehicle accidents and robberies. It was closed in 1972.
Still In Operation Into The 1970s, Along With The Mercer.
Actually, Both The Mercer And The Lavon Theatres Continued Operations As Late As 1977.
The State Theatre opened its doors on October 16, 1924 with Dorothy Devore in “Hold Your Breath” (6-reeler), along with an Our Gang short in “Derby Day”, and a Pathe News newsreel.
Only a bit of information about the State goes as follows as of 1924: This 750-seat capacity State Theatre is erected from the Baltimore Brothers who were moving-picture veterans, simply A. Baltimore and his son David. There is a store room on each side of the foyer, and contains fireproof material. The theater has being composed of brick, steel, and concrete.
During the end of the theater’s main mixed-format movie run, they were struggling until ultimately closing in 1967. 2 years later, it was remodeled was originally schedule to reopen in March 1969 by the proprietor of John’s Hat Cleaning on North Mill Street, John Borovilos of 125 East Street, but was unknown if it operated or not.
After a possible unsuccessful year, the State Theatre reopened again on August 5, 1970, but this time, it began screening adult films. It was unknown how long the State Theatre ran X-films.
The rest of the history was unknown as of now, so the hunt still continues.
BDirl is right. The Moravia Theatre continued their operation until closing in 1918. Just like him, I cannot find the opening date either.