LM:
Thank you! Tthis information is most interesting because the Jewel Drive-In entranceway has a marquee with an upright sign that looks as if it might have come from another theatre.
Wish I could get a a better enlargement of that 1930 photo as I suspect the theatre visible on top of the hill may be the (first) Jewel.
On google maps at the top of this page, using the correct address of 224 E. Choctaw Ave., McAlester, OK 74501-5026 there is a fine image of the vacant V Theatre.
The Former Forum Theatre (now Marilynn’s Boutiquecan also be seen three doors West of the V.
On google maps at the top of this page, using the correct address of 202 E. Choctaw Ave., McAlester, OK 74501-5026 there is a fine image of the former Forum Theatre (now Marilynn’s Boutique). The look of the building has hardly changed through all these years. The V Theatre can also be seen three doors East of the Forum.
As noted above, During the early day of the Twentieth Century Picher was the largest town in the Northeast corner of Oklahma. Due to underground toxic water tables the entire town of Picher has now been condemned and is slated for complete demolition by the end of 2009.
In that 1930 shot (posted 4/28/07) there appears to be another theatre in the distant photo center.
Okemah was hometown to controversial songwriter/artist Woody Guthrie. Some reports claim Woody earned extra spending money by painting movie posters for local early day cinemas. http://woodyguthrie.org/
According to information given on the above Christman postcard, “Alfred and August Michaelis architectural firm designed the Christman Building following the techniques of the Chicago style.” Since the nextdoor two story annex (that would later house the Paramount Theatre) is included in the view then it may be safe to say they also designed this structure too.
Joe:
Since the Hippodrome Theatre was located within the DeGraff Bldg on S. Main St, then that 1937 airplane view does show the Hippodrome auditorium (upper right postcard quadrant). It is the massive, white, curved roof structure with a atagehouse visible along Virgina Ave.
Haven’t yet been able to outline the Orpheum auditorium.
This early day postcard view depicts an artist’s rendering of Christman’s Department Store. The low building partially obscured by the interurban street car would later be occupied by the Paramount Theatre. View link
LM:
Thank you! Tthis information is most interesting because the Jewel Drive-In entranceway has a marquee with an upright sign that looks as if it might have come from another theatre.
Wish I could get a a better enlargement of that 1930 photo as I suspect the theatre visible on top of the hill may be the (first) Jewel.
Wasn’t the Jewel a drive-in theatre?
On google maps at the top of this page, using the correct address of 224 E. Choctaw Ave., McAlester, OK 74501-5026 there is a fine image of the vacant V Theatre.
The Former Forum Theatre (now Marilynn’s Boutiquecan also be seen three doors West of the V.
On google maps at the top of this page, using the correct address of 202 E. Choctaw Ave., McAlester, OK 74501-5026 there is a fine image of the former Forum Theatre (now Marilynn’s Boutique). The look of the building has hardly changed through all these years. The V Theatre can also be seen three doors East of the Forum.
As noted above, During the early day of the Twentieth Century Picher was the largest town in the Northeast corner of Oklahma. Due to underground toxic water tables the entire town of Picher has now been condemned and is slated for complete demolition by the end of 2009.
In that 1930 shot (posted 4/28/07) there appears to be another theatre in the distant photo center.
Okemah was hometown to controversial songwriter/artist Woody Guthrie. Some reports claim Woody earned extra spending money by painting movie posters for local early day cinemas.
http://woodyguthrie.org/
Here is one of the 1909 colour postcard views that feature the Lyric Theatre – – -
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According to information given on the above Christman postcard, “Alfred and August Michaelis architectural firm designed the Christman Building following the techniques of the Chicago style.” Since the nextdoor two story annex (that would later house the Paramount Theatre) is included in the view then it may be safe to say they also designed this structure too.
Dadgummit, I get so frustrated when I make silly goofs!
The Hippodrome auditorium is located within the upper LEFT quadrant of the 1937 postcard.
Joe:
Since the Hippodrome Theatre was located within the DeGraff Bldg on S. Main St, then that 1937 airplane view does show the Hippodrome auditorium (upper right postcard quadrant). It is the massive, white, curved roof structure with a atagehouse visible along Virgina Ave.
Haven’t yet been able to outline the Orpheum auditorium.
The J.K. Redmond Archives contain period interior and exterior photos of the Tower Thearre.
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This early day postcard view depicts an artist’s rendering of Christman’s Department Store. The low building partially obscured by the interurban street car would later be occupied by the Paramount Theatre.
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Presented here is a 1947 image of the Fairway Theatre. A cute little picture house.
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This fun web-site has details on the Midland Theatre -
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Vintage shot from the J.K. Redmond archives -
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From the J.K. Redmond Photo Archives come these vintage images of the Uptown Theatre -
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This site has photos of the Plaza Theatre, along with other KC theatres -
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This site has several fine photos of the Esquire Theatre, along with other KC theatres -
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This site has several vintage photos of the Lyric, along with other KC theatres -
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This site has vintage photos of the Apollo, along with other KC theatres -
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Nice period photos of Landers can be seen here –
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Other images of the Electric Theatre -
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Here is a 1949 photo of fire damage –
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This site has photographs of many artists who performed on KC stages –
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The Ideal Nickelodeon can be seen in this 1909 tinted postcard, photo left –
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