Colonia Theatre
35 S. Broad Street,
Norwich,
NY
13815
35 S. Broad Street,
Norwich,
NY
13815
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Colonia Theatre (Official)
Additional Info
Previously operated by: Fox Circuit, Schine Circuit Inc.
Architects: John Adolph Emil Eberson, William H. McElfatrick
Functions: Movies (First Run)
Previous Names: Fox Colonia Theatre
Phone Numbers:
Box Office:
607.334.2135
Manager:
607.334.2135
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Opened on December 23, 1914, the Colonia Theatre is located on Broad Street off Colonial Plaza. It had a seating capacity for 800. It’s also listed as the “Colonial”. It has been operated in the past by Fox Theatre and the Schine Circuit.
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Recent comments (view all 34 comments)
Here is a b&w copy of a 1986 color painting by Davis Cone, as discussed above, from “Popcorn Palaces”:
http://tinyurl.com/2n44md
His work is truly amazing. One day i will scrape together enough cash to actually purchase one for my very own! In the meantime, i cherish my copy of the Wilhelm/Kinerk book as well as the previous Cone book.
The Colonia is a treat, definitely worth the detour if you find yourself in the proximity, even with the sad twinning. The exterior is certainly a photo op for a any theater buff.
Here are some photos of the Colonia from a recent trip through Norwich:
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Hey Pat B!! I actually found that photo of Hazel Smalley!! Email me and i will scan and send you the copy! : )
Estott,
Columbus wasn’t born in “Colon” Italy. There is no such place. He was born in Genoa (Genova).
Mr. Deluca you are entirely correct- either I misremembered the article of it was in error. Still, Columbus is the subject- he is supposed to have adopted the surname “Colon” during his years in Spain, and to have associated himself with the ancient admiral Colonius.
My point is basically to state that it was never at any time the “Colonial”
A postcard with an earlier appearance:
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Theatre opened 23 December 1914.
A postcard image of the Colonia Theatre in Norwich.
As of Nov 2017 their website shows then showing current releases. http://www.thecoloniatheatre.com/