About the name “Lyric”, it is my understanding that the Lyric name was associated in an early time with the Esquire Theater at the 700’s 10th St, not with the Isis (916-918 !0th St.).The Isis closed sometimes before 1919.
The Schlosslichtspiele was the original theater b uilt on Burgtsrasse 1 in 1911. It stood in that site until being relocated in 1918 to the old rifle house on Flutrenne 6 with 600 seats. It was owned by Wilhem Bobling who sold the venue in 1922 and the new owners changed the theater name to Volkslichtspiele. It survived the war and still standing today.
On May 12, 1923, the Kammerlichtspiele opened its doors at Burgstrasse 1 in the hall left vacant in 1918 when the Schlosslichtspiele moved to its new location. Otto Bundt is named as the owner. On July 8, 1930, as result of a change in ownership, the theater changed its name to Capitol Lichtspiele. New owner Rudolf Heinicke. On February 2, 1944, was destroyed by Allied bombarding during the war. After the war, in 1947, the Capitol Lichtspiele moves into the former bowling hall at Schone Ecke 10 next to the Stadtgarten with 692 seats. This theater closed in 1992 and was destroyed by fire in 1997.
On Christmas Day 1943, the Casino Cinema opened its doors to the public. The cinema was long awaited as a replacement for the old Istedgade Cinema, also called “The Flea”. Due to the war, the construction of the Casino dragged on for several years, so it was a happy licensee, Emmmanuel Gregers,who was able to open his new cinema with 801 seats. The cinema showed Swedish, German, American and Danish films. The last performance took place on September 30, 1966 with Morten Koch film “The Red Horses”. After closing, Irma Supermarket took over the old cinema. Today, the building host the Rio Hair Salon.
The Plaza Theater was located at 1114 Market St. it opened in August of 1921. In 1931, it was reopened as the Kautz State Theater, operated by D.R. Kautz. By 1934, it was under the management of James Velas. Demolished in 1959, the site is now a parking lot.
The Harrison opened as the Idle Hour Theater in 1919. A name change several years later, with the advent of movie sound, to the New Garden Theater was accompanied by disaster. A hotel fire next door caused a closing of the theater because of water damage. It remained closed until 1953 when it was renovated with all the new innovations of the time, like Cinemascope and stereophonic sound with the then new Altec 800 speaker system plus complete renovation of the front, marquee, lobby and auditorium. On February 10, 1954, the new look Harrison, nee the Idle Hour, nee the New Garden, opened with the Cinemascope production “How to Marry a Millionare”.
The Wisconsin Theater should have its own page on Cinema Treasures, it is a separated theater, next door to the newer Staged Door Cinema just like the Kedzie Theater, Chicago and the Annex Cinema, same city.
The Kings original name was Lyceum Theater in 1908. it changed names several times through the years: 1911- Starland Theater, 1917- Star Theater, 1920-Phoenix Theater and finally 1921, Kings Theater.
This picture was labeled Palace Theater by mistake. This is the building that housed the Taylor Theater (309 E. 2nd St.) look in the map and in the Taylor page, here in Cinematreasures. The Palace Theater was located at 118 North Main Ave, next to the Big Lake Hotel, both buildings demolished.
The Wolters Home was built by Jan Heukleman Wolters in 1848 at 810 Washington ST. After a couple of different owners, the house was sold to the Pella Historical Society in 1936. By 1965, the Pella Historical Society moved to the Wyatt Earp house and sold the property on Washington St to the Pella Theater Corp., who moved its Holland Theater from 832 Main St. to this building, holding a grand opening on March 24, 1966 with a showing of “Shenandoah” starting Jimmy Steward. The theater seated 350 people. It continued to operated on Washington St until 2001 when the opening of the Pella Cinemas Triplex forced its closure.
The Princess Theater, after the first fire (Feb. 15, 1929), was rebuilt and renamed Capitol Theater. The second fire (March 15, 1937), utterly destroyed the Princess/ Capitol Theater, along with the Princess Hotel.
The Skyway Drive in theater was located at 7895 Ridge Road, Wallington, NY. Opened July 16, 1947, with a capacity of 400 cars, owner George Mason. Final season , 1975.
The Victor Theater opened as the Wigwam Theater sometime in 1914. Around 1923-1924, was remodeled and reopens in 1925 as the Scotts Theater. From 1932 to 1935, was called The Pike Theater. By 1938, was acquired by Isaac Victor, who changed the theater name to Victor Theater. Still, had another name change in 1950, this time to Rainbow Theater. In the 1953 city directory, the building was listed as vacant.
The Jefferson Theater was built in 1916 and lasted until 1932. Was the middle section of the W.T.Hutchens Building in Huntsville, Alabama. Building still stands.
Opened in July, 2005 as the Star Cinema owned by AGT Enterprises, sold in 2008 to Kerasotes Showplace Theaters. Owned now by AMC Theaters. Phone number:(563)582-7801.
About the name “Lyric”, it is my understanding that the Lyric name was associated in an early time with the Esquire Theater at the 700’s 10th St, not with the Isis (916-918 !0th St.).The Isis closed sometimes before 1919.
I uploaded this picture on September 25, 2020, not Ken Roe, SHAME!
The Schlosslichtspiele was the original theater b uilt on Burgtsrasse 1 in 1911. It stood in that site until being relocated in 1918 to the old rifle house on Flutrenne 6 with 600 seats. It was owned by Wilhem Bobling who sold the venue in 1922 and the new owners changed the theater name to Volkslichtspiele. It survived the war and still standing today.
On May 12, 1923, the Kammerlichtspiele opened its doors at Burgstrasse 1 in the hall left vacant in 1918 when the Schlosslichtspiele moved to its new location. Otto Bundt is named as the owner. On July 8, 1930, as result of a change in ownership, the theater changed its name to Capitol Lichtspiele. New owner Rudolf Heinicke. On February 2, 1944, was destroyed by Allied bombarding during the war. After the war, in 1947, the Capitol Lichtspiele moves into the former bowling hall at Schone Ecke 10 next to the Stadtgarten with 692 seats. This theater closed in 1992 and was destroyed by fire in 1997.
On Christmas Day 1943, the Casino Cinema opened its doors to the public. The cinema was long awaited as a replacement for the old Istedgade Cinema, also called “The Flea”. Due to the war, the construction of the Casino dragged on for several years, so it was a happy licensee, Emmmanuel Gregers,who was able to open his new cinema with 801 seats. The cinema showed Swedish, German, American and Danish films. The last performance took place on September 30, 1966 with Morten Koch film “The Red Horses”. After closing, Irma Supermarket took over the old cinema. Today, the building host the Rio Hair Salon.
The Plaza Theater was located at 1114 Market St. it opened in August of 1921. In 1931, it was reopened as the Kautz State Theater, operated by D.R. Kautz. By 1934, it was under the management of James Velas. Demolished in 1959, the site is now a parking lot.
The Rio Theater was built by W.A.Coughnauer in 1909 as the Emma Theater, after his daughter name, renamed Rio Theater in 1945, it closed around 1949.
The Harrison opened as the Idle Hour Theater in 1919. A name change several years later, with the advent of movie sound, to the New Garden Theater was accompanied by disaster. A hotel fire next door caused a closing of the theater because of water damage. It remained closed until 1953 when it was renovated with all the new innovations of the time, like Cinemascope and stereophonic sound with the then new Altec 800 speaker system plus complete renovation of the front, marquee, lobby and auditorium. On February 10, 1954, the new look Harrison, nee the Idle Hour, nee the New Garden, opened with the Cinemascope production “How to Marry a Millionare”.
The Wisconsin Theater should have its own page on Cinema Treasures, it is a separated theater, next door to the newer Staged Door Cinema just like the Kedzie Theater, Chicago and the Annex Cinema, same city.
The Palace Theater actual photo.
The Kings original name was Lyceum Theater in 1908. it changed names several times through the years: 1911- Starland Theater, 1917- Star Theater, 1920-Phoenix Theater and finally 1921, Kings Theater.
Wrong pic, it is not the Palace, it is the Taylor, the Palace was located on North Main St and has been demolished.
This picture was labeled Palace Theater by mistake. This is the building that housed the Taylor Theater (309 E. 2nd St.) look in the map and in the Taylor page, here in Cinematreasures. The Palace Theater was located at 118 North Main Ave, next to the Big Lake Hotel, both buildings demolished.
Ooops, in the last comment, it should read “starring Jimmy Steward”.
The Wolters Home was built by Jan Heukleman Wolters in 1848 at 810 Washington ST. After a couple of different owners, the house was sold to the Pella Historical Society in 1936. By 1965, the Pella Historical Society moved to the Wyatt Earp house and sold the property on Washington St to the Pella Theater Corp., who moved its Holland Theater from 832 Main St. to this building, holding a grand opening on March 24, 1966 with a showing of “Shenandoah” starting Jimmy Steward. The theater seated 350 people. It continued to operated on Washington St until 2001 when the opening of the Pella Cinemas Triplex forced its closure.
View of the Warner and the Embassy on Penn St, Reading, Pa.
After being acquired by the Crescent Amusement Co., the Princess changed its name to Crescent Theater (late 1950’s).
The Princess Theater, after the first fire (Feb. 15, 1929), was rebuilt and renamed Capitol Theater. The second fire (March 15, 1937), utterly destroyed the Princess/ Capitol Theater, along with the Princess Hotel.
The Kipling started in 1973 as a Jerry Lewis Cinema, changed its name to First Cinema in 1977 and finally, after remodeled, it become the Kipling.
The Skyway Drive in theater was located at 7895 Ridge Road, Wallington, NY. Opened July 16, 1947, with a capacity of 400 cars, owner George Mason. Final season , 1975.
The Victor Theater opened as the Wigwam Theater sometime in 1914. Around 1923-1924, was remodeled and reopens in 1925 as the Scotts Theater. From 1932 to 1935, was called The Pike Theater. By 1938, was acquired by Isaac Victor, who changed the theater name to Victor Theater. Still, had another name change in 1950, this time to Rainbow Theater. In the 1953 city directory, the building was listed as vacant.
The building in the center of the picture, with the vertical sign is the Scout Theater. You must enlarge it to see it better.
This picture shows the Opera House, next to it the former Orpheum and further right the Ritz.
The Jefferson Theater was built in 1916 and lasted until 1932. Was the middle section of the W.T.Hutchens Building in Huntsville, Alabama. Building still stands.
Opened in July, 2005 as the Star Cinema owned by AGT Enterprises, sold in 2008 to Kerasotes Showplace Theaters. Owned now by AMC Theaters. Phone number:(563)582-7801.