However….The Center Theatre is listed in the 1941 and 1943 editions of Film Daily Yearbook as a theatre located at 16th Street NW, Seattle. In the 1950 edition of F.D.Y. Coys Center Theatre is still listed as being in Seattle (well in the above description is states it was just across the city line) at 1615 West Roxbury Street.
Ken Roe
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Jul 17, 2007 at 11:38 am
The 1950 edition of Film Daily Yearbook lists a Paramount Theatre at this address with a seating capacity of 335. In the earlier 1941 & 1943 editions of F.D.Y. the Paramount is listed with a seating capacity of 390.
Maggie Valentine’s book about architect S. Charles Lee ‘The Show Starts on the Sidewalk’ states the Chino Theatre was built in 1947 for Anderson Bros. Theatres.
It is listed in the 1950 & 1952 editions of Film Daily Yearbook with a seating capacity of 780. Unfortunately, no address is given.
On the subject of ‘reverse’ theatres, there are several more which come to mind in England, United Kingdom:
Picture House, Granby Street, Leicester (1910-1973 demolished)
Cameo Moulin, Great Windmill Street, London (1910-1990 restaurant)
Cameo Royal, Charing Cross Road, London (1910-1984 demolished)
Eros Cinema, Piccadilly Circus, London, (1934-1985 retail)
There were two entrances; the entrance on Queen’s Road serviced the main foyer and circle seating area. The North Street entrance serviced the stalls seating area and the lower areas, as this entrance was at a much lower point due to the lay of the land.
I am wondering if Ramsey Street is actually Ramseur Street as this meets up with E. Pettigrew Street?
There were also a couple more African American theatres located in the area; Rex Theater, Pettigrew Street which had vaudville and movies from 1920, the Regal Theater, 334 E. Pettigrew Street with 518 seats (1937-1955) and there was a Carver Theater listed in 1948 (no further details given)
Joe & LM; The 1941 edition of Film Daily Yearbook lists a 738 seat Sabada Theatre, San Jacinto. The 1943 edition of F.D.Y. lists the 738 seat San Jacinto Theatre. In 1950 & 1952 the San Jacinto Theatre, Main Street, San Jacinto has a seating capacity of 612.
Ken….The 1950 edition of Film Daily Yearbook lists two theatres on Pacific Avenue, San Pedro: Barten Theatre, 211 N. Pacific Avenue with 412 seats and the Strand Theatre, 1035 S. Pacific Avenue with 844 seats.
According to the excellent book ‘Historic Theatres in Illinois, 1883-1960’ by Konrad Schiecke, ‘the Majestic Theatre opened in 1910 and closed in 1943. It was demolished in 1956.’
Although it was operated by Warner Brothers in the 1940’s, the 1,290 seat capacity Palace Theatre, Torrington, CT was an entirely different theatre from the Warner Theatre.
Editions of Film Daily Yearbook’s from 1941 and 1943 list two theaters in Hamilton, TX: Texan Theater with 500 seats, Strand Theater with 317 seats. Only the Strand Theater is listed in the 1950 edition of F.D.Y. with a seating capacity of 350.
The final concert (for the immediate future) was held on the Wurlitzer organ on Sunday 1st July 2007. The Mecca Bingo Club operation will close in August.
The building has been sold. Word of mouth says ‘to an American owned entertainment group who own some live theatres’. The Gaumont State Theatre will be closed for around 18 months. There are plans to retain the Wuritzer organ in the building for future use.
The Gaumont State Theatre is a Listed Grade II* building.
This original Trianon Theater must have opened around late-1910.
A photograph and a set of demolition photographs here:
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A vintage photograph from the archives of the Cinema Theatre Association:
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The American Motion Picture Directory 1914-1915 edition lists:
86th Street Theatre, 162 E. 86th Street
Loew’s Yorkville Theatre, 157 E. 86th Street
Winter Garden Theatre, 158-160 E. 86th Street
Yorkville Casino Theatre, 210 E. 86th Street
Seating capacity is 280 in 1941 & 1943. Seating capacity in 1950 is 655.
However….The Center Theatre is listed in the 1941 and 1943 editions of Film Daily Yearbook as a theatre located at 16th Street NW, Seattle. In the 1950 edition of F.D.Y. Coys Center Theatre is still listed as being in Seattle (well in the above description is states it was just across the city line) at 1615 West Roxbury Street.
The 1950 edition of Film Daily Yearbook lists a Paramount Theatre at this address with a seating capacity of 335. In the earlier 1941 & 1943 editions of F.D.Y. the Paramount is listed with a seating capacity of 390.
felixgarnet;Many thanks for your observations on this building. Amendments will be made to the opening description.
Maggie Valentine’s book about architect S. Charles Lee ‘The Show Starts on the Sidewalk’ states the Chino Theatre was built in 1947 for Anderson Bros. Theatres.
It is listed in the 1950 & 1952 editions of Film Daily Yearbook with a seating capacity of 780. Unfortunately, no address is given.
On the subject of ‘reverse’ theatres, there are several more which come to mind in England, United Kingdom:
Picture House, Granby Street, Leicester (1910-1973 demolished)
Cameo Moulin, Great Windmill Street, London (1910-1990 restaurant)
Cameo Royal, Charing Cross Road, London (1910-1984 demolished)
Eros Cinema, Piccadilly Circus, London, (1934-1985 retail)
There were two entrances; the entrance on Queen’s Road serviced the main foyer and circle seating area. The North Street entrance serviced the stalls seating area and the lower areas, as this entrance was at a much lower point due to the lay of the land.
Great photo…well we know for sure it was located on Pettigrew Street.
I am wondering if Ramsey Street is actually Ramseur Street as this meets up with E. Pettigrew Street?
There were also a couple more African American theatres located in the area; Rex Theater, Pettigrew Street which had vaudville and movies from 1920, the Regal Theater, 334 E. Pettigrew Street with 518 seats (1937-1955) and there was a Carver Theater listed in 1948 (no further details given)
An internet search brings up the Jet Strip at 10624 Hawthorne Boulevard, Lennox, CA.
An exterior photograph from 1988:
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A view of what is now the bingo auditorium as seen from the stage:
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Joe & LM; The 1941 edition of Film Daily Yearbook lists a 738 seat Sabada Theatre, San Jacinto. The 1943 edition of F.D.Y. lists the 738 seat San Jacinto Theatre. In 1950 & 1952 the San Jacinto Theatre, Main Street, San Jacinto has a seating capacity of 612.
A night photograph of the Cine Hoyts in December 2003:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ljubs/33723095/
Here is a photograph from May 2005 of the signage and part of the marquee of the Cine Arte Normandie:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fixedfocus/171464537/
A set of 55 photographs showing the demolition of the Cine Las Lilas can be seen here:
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A collage photo of pre-demolition shots:
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Here is a 2005 photograph of the Cine Las Lilas:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/balerocks/209346232/
Ken….The 1950 edition of Film Daily Yearbook lists two theatres on Pacific Avenue, San Pedro: Barten Theatre, 211 N. Pacific Avenue with 412 seats and the Strand Theatre, 1035 S. Pacific Avenue with 844 seats.
According to the excellent book ‘Historic Theatres in Illinois, 1883-1960’ by Konrad Schiecke, ‘the Majestic Theatre opened in 1910 and closed in 1943. It was demolished in 1956.’
Although it was operated by Warner Brothers in the 1940’s, the 1,290 seat capacity Palace Theatre, Torrington, CT was an entirely different theatre from the Warner Theatre.
Editions of Film Daily Yearbook’s from 1941 and 1943 list two theaters in Hamilton, TX: Texan Theater with 500 seats, Strand Theater with 317 seats. Only the Strand Theater is listed in the 1950 edition of F.D.Y. with a seating capacity of 350.
The final concert (for the immediate future) was held on the Wurlitzer organ on Sunday 1st July 2007. The Mecca Bingo Club operation will close in August.
The building has been sold. Word of mouth says ‘to an American owned entertainment group who own some live theatres’. The Gaumont State Theatre will be closed for around 18 months. There are plans to retain the Wuritzer organ in the building for future use.
The Gaumont State Theatre is a Listed Grade II* building.