According to the 1916 Motion Picture World the operation of the Gem was taken over by William Helmann who then abandoned the Majestic Theatre for this venue which had accommodations for fifty more patrons.
The Majestic Theatre had been operated by William Helmann until 1916 when he took over the Gem theatre that year. The rationale was that the Gem accommodated fifty more patrons. Presumably George Koberstein took over the operation for the short period until it closed.
Years after the closure in 2012 the deteriorating building was purchased at a tax auction in May 2019. However the new owners moved out of state and nothing was done. It was the plan of the town to acquire and demolish the building, which I presume they did, and redevelop the location.
I have uploaded a 1941 image of the theatre, a 1952 ad and an article about a new, 650 seat, twin cinema which was to be built for a Spring 1973 opening which never happened.
The Holiday suffered tremendous damage as a result of the 1976 Teton Dam flood. The projection booth was spared because the water level only reached 11 feet. The Holiday was the first theatre in Rexburg to reopen after the flood.
Uploaded an abstract about the demolition of the Royal which I found on EastIdahoNews.com. Demolition was on December 13, 1979.
According to what you can read there had been five theatres in Rigby over the years with three open at one point. The Royal was the last to go.
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In May 1908 Race for Millions was the feature at the Theato.
I’ve uploaded an ad from 1911 which appeared in the Orangeberg, SC Times and Democrat.
Point of information: The name Theato for a theatre is coincidental. I found a number of references to individuals with Theato as a surname in articles about residents in the Carolinas.
The Lake Orion Review had an article that a new shopping complex would include a 650 seat twin theatre that would open in 1973. That never materialized. I’ve uploaded a photo of that article.
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.
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.
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.
Unlike its sister theatre across the street Cinema II did not have a balcony, AKA Smoking Loge.
Uploaded photos as the Solano and one from 1977 as the Fairfield I.
Uploaded an ad for the Levon from August 12, 1943 from the Roanoke Rapids Herald.
You can do a virtual tour of the complex. Truly amazing.
According to the March-April Motion Picture World the seating capacity was 600.
Uploaded an image of announcement of the opening of the Star Theatre and one of a 1964 theatre card.
According to the 1916 Motion Picture World the operation of the Gem was taken over by William Helmann who then abandoned the Majestic Theatre for this venue which had accommodations for fifty more patrons.
The Majestic Theatre had been operated by William Helmann until 1916 when he took over the Gem theatre that year. The rationale was that the Gem accommodated fifty more patrons. Presumably George Koberstein took over the operation for the short period until it closed.
The Eglin Enlisted Hall, a “performance space” opened in 2010.
Among the featured attractions in 1978 was The Big Fix.
Years after the closure in 2012 the deteriorating building was purchased at a tax auction in May 2019. However the new owners moved out of state and nothing was done. It was the plan of the town to acquire and demolish the building, which I presume they did, and redevelop the location.
Found one reference to it as the Between the Lakes Drive-In. Uploaded a photo. Hudson preferred to be called “Red”. Sure beats Cecil.
I have uploaded a 1941 image of the theatre, a 1952 ad and an article about a new, 650 seat, twin cinema which was to be built for a Spring 1973 opening which never happened.
Movies are projected on the side of a three story building rather than an actual screen. $20.00 per car.
Uploaded photo by Kenishia Minta.
The Holiday suffered tremendous damage as a result of the 1976 Teton Dam flood. The projection booth was spared because the water level only reached 11 feet. The Holiday was the first theatre in Rexburg to reopen after the flood.
Uploaded an abstract about the demolition of the Royal which I found on EastIdahoNews.com. Demolition was on December 13, 1979.
According to what you can read there had been five theatres in Rigby over the years with three open at one point. The Royal was the last to go.
In May 1908 Race for Millions was the feature at the Theato.
I’ve uploaded an ad from 1911 which appeared in the Orangeberg, SC Times and Democrat.
Point of information: The name Theato for a theatre is coincidental. I found a number of references to individuals with Theato as a surname in articles about residents in the Carolinas.
The Lake Orion Review had an article that a new shopping complex would include a 650 seat twin theatre that would open in 1973. That never materialized. I’ve uploaded a photo of that article.
Plans were announced about a new multiplex in 2018 but that never materialized.
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.
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.
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.
Uploaded current photo and one as the Twin.
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.