The Tribune of July 26, 1915 lists this theater as showing a 3-reel Edison production called “Her Vocation,” plus the Chicago Tribune Weekly and two other reels. While it looks like this was mostly a live performance venue, “never” doesn’t quite hold up.
What’s going on with the Tower? Nothing much, except for a lot of graffiti. Various proposals have fizzled out. San Francisco Standard story with a current picture here.
The Capitol was still standing in 1985 when fire swept through the three-story building next door. The address for the burned building (on the corner of Atlantic and Maryland) is given in the Press story as 821 Atlantic, which would make 819 or 817 a likely address for the theater. The theater in the picture accompanying the fire story is the small one seen in the photo linked in 2010. All of the buildings in that picture are gone except for the one signed as Lou’s Bar, which is a restaurant numbered 805.
Last day for the Savar was October 27, 1964, with a double bill of “Bikini Beach” and “Marnie.” Two days later the Courier-Post reported that the Stanley was up for sale, heralding the end of first-class exhibition in downtown Camden.
First reopening as the Towne Cinema was March 26, 1969 with “The Fixer;” listings stop on September 7, 1970 with “Watermelon Man” and “The Liberation of L.B. Jones.” After the June 1971 reopening, the final listing in the Press was November 9, 1971, with “A Stranger in Town” and “The Stranger Returns.” Date of the fire was July 29, 1975.
An Inquirer story on May 26, 1973 reported that the Logan had been sold by RKO Stanley Warner Theaters, Inc., to The Deliverance Evangelistic Association, Inc., for $350,000. The article noted that the once-vast Stanley Warner real estate holdings within the city limits had been reduced to three theaters–the Astor, Benn and Center, with the company operating the Midway and perhaps others under lease. In total the chain still had about a dozen houses in the region, compared to 74 for Budco and 50 for Sameric.
Sold to local chain Town Square Entertainment for $1,350,000. They hope to be showing movies here by summer. Inquirer.com story with vintage and recent pictures here.
Not easy to read the marquee from that angle, but my best guess for the program is “Jungle Fighters” and “Battle of the Bulge,” which played the Clark on November 13, 1969.
This page says that the theater was donated to the Laramie Main Street organization in 2019. There were hopes for revitalization but the page shows no updates since 2020.
Yes, this site is in Hamilton. All buildings mentioned above have been demolished and replaced by Walmart and some smaller-scale retail.
The Tribune of July 26, 1915 lists this theater as showing a 3-reel Edison production called “Her Vocation,” plus the Chicago Tribune Weekly and two other reels. While it looks like this was mostly a live performance venue, “never” doesn’t quite hold up.
Must have made a comeback as I can recall controversy over an owner switching from mainstream films to porn in the ‘70s.
What’s going on with the Tower? Nothing much, except for a lot of graffiti. Various proposals have fizzled out. San Francisco Standard story with a current picture here.
Main auditorium will be closed August 12-September 5 for renovations, including new seats. Block Club Chicago story here.
August 27-September 2, 1980.
November 2-8, 1983.
Pictures and story on the theater’s current status here.
More like a maisonette…
The Capitol was still standing in 1985 when fire swept through the three-story building next door. The address for the burned building (on the corner of Atlantic and Maryland) is given in the Press story as 821 Atlantic, which would make 819 or 817 a likely address for the theater. The theater in the picture accompanying the fire story is the small one seen in the photo linked in 2010. All of the buildings in that picture are gone except for the one signed as Lou’s Bar, which is a restaurant numbered 805.
Building gets preliminary recommendation for Chicago Landmark status. Just the start of a long process. Block Club Chicago story here.
Back in operation today (9/16) with a Mexican Independence Day event. Rock River Current story here.
Restoration may be in the Sedgwick’s future. Hidden City Philadelphia story here.
Unauthorized rave attempted last weekend; didn’t last long. Block Club Chicago story here.
When you go to the drive-in, be sure to drive out: Someone left a car at the Mendon after the show. Boston.com story here.
One of Google Maps' less charming features is calling roads by numbers that hardly anyone uses. Real address here is 408 South Main Street.
Last day for the Savar was October 27, 1964, with a double bill of “Bikini Beach” and “Marnie.” Two days later the Courier-Post reported that the Stanley was up for sale, heralding the end of first-class exhibition in downtown Camden.
Probably circa September 17, 1960, with Richard Burton in “Ice Palace” and “Trapped in Tangiers” as the features.
First reopening as the Towne Cinema was March 26, 1969 with “The Fixer;” listings stop on September 7, 1970 with “Watermelon Man” and “The Liberation of L.B. Jones.” After the June 1971 reopening, the final listing in the Press was November 9, 1971, with “A Stranger in Town” and “The Stranger Returns.” Date of the fire was July 29, 1975.
An Inquirer story on May 26, 1973 reported that the Logan had been sold by RKO Stanley Warner Theaters, Inc., to The Deliverance Evangelistic Association, Inc., for $350,000. The article noted that the once-vast Stanley Warner real estate holdings within the city limits had been reduced to three theaters–the Astor, Benn and Center, with the company operating the Midway and perhaps others under lease. In total the chain still had about a dozen houses in the region, compared to 74 for Budco and 50 for Sameric.
IMDB dates “Angelitos Negros” with Pedro Infante to 1948.
Sold to local chain Town Square Entertainment for $1,350,000. They hope to be showing movies here by summer. Inquirer.com story with vintage and recent pictures here.
Not easy to read the marquee from that angle, but my best guess for the program is “Jungle Fighters” and “Battle of the Bulge,” which played the Clark on November 13, 1969.
This page says that the theater was donated to the Laramie Main Street organization in 2019. There were hopes for revitalization but the page shows no updates since 2020.
The redevelopment will be a five-story building with 20 residential units and street-level retail. Block Club Chicago story here.