Was this theatre, prior to 1895, originally known as H. R. Jacobs' Hoboken Theatre? I found an old book on Theaters in Hoboken and on an old map it lists: Hoboken Theatre (1873-1895) and then Lyric Theatre (1895-1959). (Same address) Thanks!
Here is a slideshow of various interior shots – http://youtu.be/BFkpeGFqDpY
If you are the original owner of these photos please let me know; can’t even remember where I found these online.
I set them to the music of Irenee Berge, a silent film composer from the early 1900s. This version is as it would have been played by a theatre orchestra in one of the bigger movie palaces that could afford an orchestra.
Joe, do you have any interior shots of this theatre by chance? Especially when it was the “Grand” Theatre? I’m looking for photos that show what the theatre looked like when the organ that I own was installed. Thanks. :)
As a person who grew up in Lombard, and after losing our historic 1928 atmospheric theatre – built by the same architect as yours – I can only wish you the best during your renovation and may the Patio – the spiritual sister to the DuPage Theatre – have many, many more glorious years ahead of her, and bring much fun and joy to all who visit her.
Information from the same photo collection – Listed the Wesley Methodist Chapel as being built in 1831 and then the building being ‘reconstructed’ for use as the Grand Opera House in 1885.
Joe Vogel: <I’m not sure when the Grand Opera House became simply the Grand Theatre, but it might have been sometime around 1928, when an organ was installed.>
That’s the organ that I own – installed 1928 – so I’m 98% sure this is the correct theater it was originally installed in.
I found a picture of the outside of the theater with “Grand” on the marquee.
Joe Vogel: Thank you for the information. I own the original theatre pipe organ that was installed in a “Grand Theatre” in Madison, IN. It was originally a Kilgen 2/4 Op. 4163.
With this new information though I’m not sure if it was installed in the “Grand,” or the “Little Grand.” (I know by 1940s it had been removed and installed in a local high school with an additional rank).
Do we have any interior photos of either theater? (i.e. the Pit)
i loved this theater!! I could actually see movies without breaking my piggy bank. I didn’t care that it was second-run movies. I had a wonderful time, and was sorry to see it go.
I agree with ‘malicedoom’ that the first run change up was a bad move.
Was this theatre, prior to 1895, originally known as H. R. Jacobs' Hoboken Theatre? I found an old book on Theaters in Hoboken and on an old map it lists: Hoboken Theatre (1873-1895) and then Lyric Theatre (1895-1959). (Same address) Thanks!
Here is a slideshow of various interior shots – http://youtu.be/BFkpeGFqDpY
If you are the original owner of these photos please let me know; can’t even remember where I found these online.
I set them to the music of Irenee Berge, a silent film composer from the early 1900s. This version is as it would have been played by a theatre orchestra in one of the bigger movie palaces that could afford an orchestra.
RIP Dupage Theatre.
Thanks Joe – I’ll check with them in March. I’ll let you know if I able to obtain any interior shots if you are interested. Thanks :)
Joe, do you have any interior shots of this theatre by chance? Especially when it was the “Grand” Theatre? I’m looking for photos that show what the theatre looked like when the organ that I own was installed. Thanks. :)
As a person who grew up in Lombard, and after losing our historic 1928 atmospheric theatre – built by the same architect as yours – I can only wish you the best during your renovation and may the Patio – the spiritual sister to the DuPage Theatre – have many, many more glorious years ahead of her, and bring much fun and joy to all who visit her.
Information from the same photo collection – Listed the Wesley Methodist Chapel as being built in 1831 and then the building being ‘reconstructed’ for use as the Grand Opera House in 1885.
http://www.mjcpl.org/photos/items/show/86
Joe Vogel: <I’m not sure when the Grand Opera House became simply the Grand Theatre, but it might have been sometime around 1928, when an organ was installed.>
That’s the organ that I own – installed 1928 – so I’m 98% sure this is the correct theater it was originally installed in.
I found a picture of the outside of the theater with “Grand” on the marquee.
http://www.mjcpl.org/photos/items/show/44
FYI – the original installation date of the organ was 1928.
Joe Vogel: Thank you for the information. I own the original theatre pipe organ that was installed in a “Grand Theatre” in Madison, IN. It was originally a Kilgen 2/4 Op. 4163.
With this new information though I’m not sure if it was installed in the “Grand,” or the “Little Grand.” (I know by 1940s it had been removed and installed in a local high school with an additional rank).
Do we have any interior photos of either theater? (i.e. the Pit)
i loved this theater!! I could actually see movies without breaking my piggy bank. I didn’t care that it was second-run movies. I had a wonderful time, and was sorry to see it go.
I agree with ‘malicedoom’ that the first run change up was a bad move.
To Pasty,
Yes, the Keith Albee Palace Theatre had an organ. It was a Wurlitzer Model H Special I believe, installed December, 8 1925 – Opus Number 1219. :)
This theater was operating at least since 1927. A Kilgen 2/4 Organ was installed in the Monte Vista Theatre in 1927.
I apologize, I meant information on a theater called the ‘Grand Theatre’ in Madison, Indiana.
Hi, I’m looking for information called the ‘Grand Theatre’ in Madison, Ohio.
This movie theater was active in 1928-29 for sure.
If anybody has any information on this theater please let me know. Would this theater be the same theater as the “Little Grand” per chance? Thanks.