Tom Fencl, owner of the Davis has died of lung cancer. A nice article about his work with the theatre can be found here: https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/04/08/tom-fencl-beloved-owner-of-davis-theater-dies-after-battle-with-lung-cancer/
The latest news from the local paper of January 28 2020 has the mayor saying it will be open by September 2020. https://larchmontloop.com/historic-larchmont-and-mamaroneck-playhouses-should-open-in-2020/
The latest news from the local paper of January 28 2020 that it should be renovated and reopened by September. https://larchmontloop.com/historic-larchmont-and-mamaroneck-playhouses-should-open-in-2020/
An update on that last story is not very positive: https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/02/27/is-the-congress-theater-restoration-still-happening-its-an-eyesore-neighbors-say-as-delays-drag-on/?mc_cid=ab6a6215e8&mc_eid=11e184853b
The theatre is currently being renovated with heated recliner seating and upgrades. The website timeline says it Is scheduled to be completed by December 2020.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/statetheaternashville/
Tom Fencl, owner of the Davis has died of lung cancer. A nice article about his work with the theatre can be found here: https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/04/08/tom-fencl-beloved-owner-of-davis-theater-dies-after-battle-with-lung-cancer/
The latest news from the local paper of January 28 2020 has the mayor saying it will be open by September 2020. https://larchmontloop.com/historic-larchmont-and-mamaroneck-playhouses-should-open-in-2020/
The latest news from the local paper of January 28 2020 that it should be renovated and reopened by September. https://larchmontloop.com/historic-larchmont-and-mamaroneck-playhouses-should-open-in-2020/
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I added a 1954 street view in Photos.
Current use should be dry cleaners.
Just uploaded a mid-1950s view in Photos.
It’s now a carpet store.
Looks like a fire took place here.
By 1954, the old streetcars shown here were no longer operating on State Street in regular service. They had been replaced by the newer PCC models.
Working on the State Street subway.
Status should be: Closed.
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Whenever I inquire about vacant commercial properties, I usually contact local real estate agencies.
An update on that last story is not very positive: https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/02/27/is-the-congress-theater-restoration-still-happening-its-an-eyesore-neighbors-say-as-delays-drag-on/?mc_cid=ab6a6215e8&mc_eid=11e184853b
I just uploaded a 1941 marquee picture.
The theatre is currently being renovated with heated recliner seating and upgrades. The website timeline says it Is scheduled to be completed by December 2020.
Website: https://www.movies-inc.com/location/50139/Movies-Inc-Aransas-Showtimes
Posted a 1954 picture in photos.
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From the website and recorded phone message, showtimes listed make it appear that there are at least 2-3 screens at this theatre.
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