There is a Theater Bartlesville at the adjacent address of 312 which has live performances. How much of the former movie theatre is incorporated into this space is unknown.
After the Skyline Theatre closed in September 2017, its projector was moved to 4 Mile and allowed them to open a third screen. Story here: https://www.canoncitydailyrecord.com/2017/09/19/skyline-theater-closes-its-doors/amp/
The status of the Skyline should be Closed. It closed in September 2017 and its projection equipment was moved to the 4 Mile Cinema. Story here.https://www.canoncitydailyrecord.com/2017/09/19/skyline-theater-closes-its-doors/amp/
According to the website, it appears that the costs of digital conversion were too much for a small town operation to absorb. After closing on Sept 15, the closest movie house after the Center closes will be 26 miles away, and the closest multiplex a 47 mile drive. Given the severity of Wisconsin winters, a lot of streaming is going to be happening in the local homes.
In addition to the regular population, Ferris State University has an enrollment of over 14,000 students plus faculty and staff. Certainly a good number to support 2 theatres in this city. Big Rapids is also a summer tourist destination which brings more folks into the area.
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Google Streetview of Sept.2018 shows the matinee sign to be gone and the pawn shop unoccupied.
1946 exterior picture added to Photos.
Website: https://www.msurileycenter.com/
1947 and 2019 pictures added credit Kurt Hultquist
Google Street View of April 2019 shows the exterior and marquee to be in reasonably good condition.
Film festivals should be added to Functions. The website lists a vintage film festival with 12 classic movies to be screened.
Called Metrolux Dine-in at the Foundry. Website:https://www.metrotheatres.com/location/49306/MetroLux-Dine_In
Currently closed for renovations and new seating. Pictures with article.https://bishoptwintheatre.com/
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Correct website link: http://avalonmke.com/
Posted a 1944 nighttime picture of the Gopher with the Lyric, Pix and State up the street.
Just posted a 1944 nighttime picture showing the Lyric just up the street from the Gopher. The Pix and State appear further up the block.
There is a Theater Bartlesville at the adjacent address of 312 which has live performances. How much of the former movie theatre is incorporated into this space is unknown.
After the Skyline Theatre closed in September 2017, its projector was moved to 4 Mile and allowed them to open a third screen. Story here: https://www.canoncitydailyrecord.com/2017/09/19/skyline-theater-closes-its-doors/amp/
The status of the Skyline should be Closed. It closed in September 2017 and its projection equipment was moved to the 4 Mile Cinema. Story here.https://www.canoncitydailyrecord.com/2017/09/19/skyline-theater-closes-its-doors/amp/
This theatre is now a church, called the “Heritage Church.”
Great pictorial and history of this gem. https://tilesinnewyork.blogspot.com/2014/02/movie-palaces-part-1-loews-valencia.html
The marquee of this theatre showed up prominently in a crime documentary aired yesterday on the ID cable channel. Very brightly lit at night.
According to the website, it appears that the costs of digital conversion were too much for a small town operation to absorb. After closing on Sept 15, the closest movie house after the Center closes will be 26 miles away, and the closest multiplex a 47 mile drive. Given the severity of Wisconsin winters, a lot of streaming is going to be happening in the local homes.
Brutus the Bulldog is the mascot for Ferris State, hence the theatre name.
In addition to the regular population, Ferris State University has an enrollment of over 14,000 students plus faculty and staff. Certainly a good number to support 2 theatres in this city. Big Rapids is also a summer tourist destination which brings more folks into the area.
I added a color picture from the 1940s showing the marquee and a streetcar.
I added a mid-1940s picture to the Photos section.
Past and present pictures posted in Photos