The theatre’s current website is http://www.plaza.org, not the cumbersome longer URL listed above. The City also purchased one of the buildings immediately adjacent to the Plaza in 2008 when it became available. This has been restored with a true tin ceiling and an original hand blown glass transom from 1930. It was orginally Grinstead’s Grocery in 1930, then a dress shop, and then a print and gift shop. The space now serves as the administrative offices of the Plaza Theatre and its Box Office, with a catering kitchen, meeting area, and basement storage for the theatre.
This multiplex was built in the 70’s by the same family that built every other theatre in this town – the Aspley family. They closed their last “great” theatre – The Plaza – and sold it when the multiplex was complete.
In the spring / summer of 2009, the law offices moved / expanded to the first floor. That space was gutted and remodeled. The tile facade was covered over and now no trace of a historic theatre remains except for one small plaque on the exterior.
This drawing looks very much like that of the Capitol Theatre in Bowling Green. I wonder if they had the same architect? The black glass and trim,and event the feel of the marquee.
The theatre reopened Sunday, April 17, 2005 after a nearly two year renovation. It was built in 1934. It seats 1,046. It has been retrofited w/ a movie screen and projection capability, as well as a full proscenium stage for live performances. It’s web site is http://www.glasgowplazatheatre.com
The theatre’s current website is http://www.plaza.org, not the cumbersome longer URL listed above. The City also purchased one of the buildings immediately adjacent to the Plaza in 2008 when it became available. This has been restored with a true tin ceiling and an original hand blown glass transom from 1930. It was orginally Grinstead’s Grocery in 1930, then a dress shop, and then a print and gift shop. The space now serves as the administrative offices of the Plaza Theatre and its Box Office, with a catering kitchen, meeting area, and basement storage for the theatre.
This multiplex was built in the 70’s by the same family that built every other theatre in this town – the Aspley family. They closed their last “great” theatre – The Plaza – and sold it when the multiplex was complete.
In the spring / summer of 2009, the law offices moved / expanded to the first floor. That space was gutted and remodeled. The tile facade was covered over and now no trace of a historic theatre remains except for one small plaque on the exterior.
This drawing looks very much like that of the Capitol Theatre in Bowling Green. I wonder if they had the same architect? The black glass and trim,and event the feel of the marquee.
The theatre reopened Sunday, April 17, 2005 after a nearly two year renovation. It was built in 1934. It seats 1,046. It has been retrofited w/ a movie screen and projection capability, as well as a full proscenium stage for live performances. It’s web site is http://www.glasgowplazatheatre.com