The April 11, 2009 post above mentioned Brooks Atkinson Theatre, formerly CBS designated Studio 59/Mansfield Theatre at 256 W 47th, has been renamed The Lena Horne Theatre as of 11/02/22.
Facebook post with photo below.
Per The James Dean Museum:
“October 26, 1955
On this day, “Rebel Without a Cause” opened at the Astor Theatre in New York City, the same theatre where “East of Eden” had premiered just eight months earlier.”
Opened Monday October 20, 1924 with “Monsieur Beaucaire” starring Rudolph Valentino & Lois Wilson.
Grand Opening print ad added credit Avonworth Historical Society.
1953 photo added credit Bobby Ellerbee/Eyesofageneration.com.
The Buick Berle Show shot live at The Center Theatre.
Corresponding October 13, 1953 video below.
The April 11, 2009 post above mentioned Brooks Atkinson Theatre, formerly CBS designated Studio 59/Mansfield Theatre at 256 W 47th, has been renamed The Lena Horne Theatre as of 11/02/22. Facebook post with photo below.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10159638287568517&set=a.59571168516
October 2022 article about renovations.
https://www.downtowndavenport.com/blog-news/blog/local-artists-and-craftsmen-breath-life-back-in-the-historic-kahl-capitol-theatre-building?fbclid=IwAR1vJs8UUFqMqe_1D_z2DZi4fZTv2otMqG74hmHLo5Bo_sHxM0GajJfumFI
WLS-TV reports on the premiere of CHEAT YOU FAIR, April 6, 2007 at the Chopin Theatre.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShF-nG_CjAw
Victoria marquee on the left.
Slightly crisper version on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/TracesofTexas/photos/pb.100064332053430.-2207520000./5856830857682328/?type=3
Uncropped 1915 image below.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=420354238078483&set=a.297756333671608
Crisper post card image added credit Retro Quad Cities via Facebook. It boasts 962 car capacity at time of printing.
1945 image as Uptown Theatre added credit Retro Quad Cities via Facebook.
Uncropped version below.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=250350875078821&set=a.297756333671608
It became the Salvation Army Chapel before Rudy’s Tacos.
Per The James Dean Museum: “October 26, 1955 On this day, “Rebel Without a Cause” opened at the Astor Theatre in New York City, the same theatre where “East of Eden” had premiered just eight months earlier.”
Update: Wednesday June 27, 1962.
Name should probably then be changed to LaMax Theatre, with New LaMax Theatre as the previous name.
Photo credit Kevin Rooker.
Slightly crisper version of previously posted New Liberty Burlesk photo, which apparently was it’s final name. Enlargeable on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/RetroQuadCities/photos/pb.100064831925132.-2207520000./4899915003455695/?type=3
Slightly crisper version, enlargeable on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/RetroQuadCities/photos/pb.100064831925132.-2207520000./4899915003455695/?type=3
Colorized version, might be a hair crisper.
https://www.facebook.com/RetroQuadCities/photos/pb.100064831925132.-2207520000./4908390725941456/?type=3
Opened Monday October 20, 1924 with “Monsieur Beaucaire” starring Rudolph Valentino & Lois Wilson. Grand Opening print ad added credit Avonworth Historical Society.
Link to Blick Reader article.
https://chicagoreader.com/city-life/blick-art-materials-returns-to-downtown-chicago/?utm_content=bufferd826a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR3piB6_tNyW8O5W9slDu1BfnIvJ4JX4Fq-a9SwkkrStBmwRy7Gf_-EGNkw
Facebook page for The AFC Center.
https://www.facebook.com/theafccenter/
1953 photo added credit Bobby Ellerbee/Eyesofageneration.com. The Buick Berle Show shot live at The Center Theatre. Corresponding October 13, 1953 video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flJyiWO9O-Y
Friends of the 4th Avenue Theatre website with photos.
http://friendsofthe4thavenuetheatre.org/about-us/
Photo credit Alison K. Hoagland via below link.
https://sah-archipedia.org/buildings/AK-01-SC004
Facebook page for the Egyptian Theatre. Shows films listed for October.
https://www.facebook.com/dekalbegyptiantheatre