What a fantastic second home for me was the Sheridan in the early 50’s. Just a neighborhood school kid who brought the projectionists coffee from the old Groover’s drug store across the street (then the Jarvis pharmacy).I felt so important hauling the film cans up to the booth. I learned how to thread up the old Simplex arc projectors. I remember the Hertner Electric MG set and the old Gordos Rectifiers glowing, what technology? The air-conditioning equipment was in an area located near the exits which required at least 6 or 7 switchs and mercury contactors to get all the pumps and water towers and fans going. The Sheridan had many storage rooms and hidden stairways I think as a kid I really got a kick out of getting in to the movies for free. Remember when the honchos from Florida State Theaters came in unannounced and wondered why I was helping out in the concession stand. Don’t know what the manager said. Our family moved shortly after South Pacific and the road shows came in. The Old Forge down the street was a great place to eat.
I’m afraid, Woody, that photo is not the Sheridan. An office building is located on its hallowed grounds.
What a fantastic second home for me was the Sheridan in the early 50’s. Just a neighborhood school kid who brought the projectionists coffee from the old Groover’s drug store across the street (then the Jarvis pharmacy).I felt so important hauling the film cans up to the booth. I learned how to thread up the old Simplex arc projectors. I remember the Hertner Electric MG set and the old Gordos Rectifiers glowing, what technology? The air-conditioning equipment was in an area located near the exits which required at least 6 or 7 switchs and mercury contactors to get all the pumps and water towers and fans going. The Sheridan had many storage rooms and hidden stairways I think as a kid I really got a kick out of getting in to the movies for free. Remember when the honchos from Florida State Theaters came in unannounced and wondered why I was helping out in the concession stand. Don’t know what the manager said. Our family moved shortly after South Pacific and the road shows came in. The Old Forge down the street was a great place to eat.