Box Office Sept 25, 1954 “Julian Harvey of the Village Theatre in Sacramento comments that his projection booth is "so full of scopes” that he’s prepared for whatever else comes up. He recently installed Perspecta sound and described it as “really terrific.”“ Julian Harvey was a brother to Rotus and Rodda Harvey who ran Westland Theaters (Laurel, Manor, Sage, Stockton, more…). Julian was responsible for the1940s remodeling of the Victory Theater in San Jose. Julian owned and operated his chain separately from his brothers and theaters owned by his brothers-in-law, but they frequently shared a SF-based booking agent, shipping prints between theaters.
I can confirm Harvey Amusement still owned the theater in 1955. I believe they owned it until it was demolished in 1963 as part of an 8-block urban renewal project. The photo posted by Ken Mc is from “Santa Clara” by Bea Lichenstein, the Images of America, Arcadia Publishing. Page 116. Margot Warburton owns the image.
Frederick W. Quandt’s application to AIA includes references to “San Mateo Theater” and “Harvey Amusement”. This would be the Manor Theater. During WWII, Quandt designed the relocation centers. The file contains pictures of some of his structures, including the Stockton theater and several SF buildlings. View link
The Pajaro was acquired and remodeled in 1925 by the Harvey Amusement Company, with Julian A. “Arthur” Harvey Sr. as President. Extended family helped to operate the theater. This was the first theater in the family’s chain. Family members moved away to help run the other theaters. When J.A. Harvey Sr. retired at age 69, the theater was sold. (As an aside, Julian Arthur Harvey Jr. owned two theaters in downtown San Jose during the 1930s and is sometimes confused with his father.)
Architect and Engineer in 1950 has an entry that Western Theaters Inc of Palo Alto hired Frederick W. Quandt to design anew reinforced concrete thater containing 1408 seats.
The opening brochure is probably in the possession of the daughter of Harvey Amusements owner. Kay Wells of Cloverdale California. She probably has photos, too.
Box Office Sept 25, 1954 “Julian Harvey of the Village Theatre in Sacramento comments that his projection booth is "so full of scopes” that he’s prepared for whatever else comes up. He recently installed Perspecta sound and described it as “really terrific.”“ Julian Harvey was a brother to Rotus and Rodda Harvey who ran Westland Theaters (Laurel, Manor, Sage, Stockton, more…). Julian was responsible for the1940s remodeling of the Victory Theater in San Jose. Julian owned and operated his chain separately from his brothers and theaters owned by his brothers-in-law, but they frequently shared a SF-based booking agent, shipping prints between theaters.
The Captain Satellite photo showed Rickey Coffey the son(grandson?) of long-time Laurel theater manager Eddie Coffey.
I can confirm Harvey Amusement still owned the theater in 1955. I believe they owned it until it was demolished in 1963 as part of an 8-block urban renewal project. The photo posted by Ken Mc is from “Santa Clara” by Bea Lichenstein, the Images of America, Arcadia Publishing. Page 116. Margot Warburton owns the image.
Frederick W. Quandt’s application to AIA includes references to “San Mateo Theater” and “Harvey Amusement”. This would be the Manor Theater. During WWII, Quandt designed the relocation centers. The file contains pictures of some of his structures, including the Stockton theater and several SF buildlings.
View link
The Pajaro was acquired and remodeled in 1925 by the Harvey Amusement Company, with Julian A. “Arthur” Harvey Sr. as President. Extended family helped to operate the theater. This was the first theater in the family’s chain. Family members moved away to help run the other theaters. When J.A. Harvey Sr. retired at age 69, the theater was sold. (As an aside, Julian Arthur Harvey Jr. owned two theaters in downtown San Jose during the 1930s and is sometimes confused with his father.)
Architect and Engineer in 1950 has an entry that Western Theaters Inc of Palo Alto hired Frederick W. Quandt to design anew reinforced concrete thater containing 1408 seats.
The opening brochure is probably in the possession of the daughter of Harvey Amusements owner. Kay Wells of Cloverdale California. She probably has photos, too.