Comments from Patsy

Showing 76 - 100 of 4,675 comments

Patsy
Patsy commented about Cuba Theatre on Jul 14, 2020 at 4:22 pm

Went through Cuba today. Mural on a brick wall depicts the theatre that once appeared on Main Street with its marquee.

Patsy
Patsy commented about Mid-Town Drive-In on Jun 27, 2020 at 6:34 am

www.driveinmovie.com

Patsy
Patsy commented about Carolina Theatre on Jun 22, 2020 at 12:43 pm

A great asset and a very long time coming.

Patsy
Patsy commented about Carolina Theatre on Jun 20, 2020 at 9:13 am

Sorry if the link I just posted is not in blue to simply tap on it. It is worth reading. Can’t tell you how pleased I am to see this theatre finally being restored in downtown Charlotte! When I moved to Charlotte in 2003 I knew that it had been quite the theatre in its heyday and that it was worth saving. Thank goodness it was never demolished then and is now being restored for future generations. There were many Carolina Theatres throughout NC and many are listed as closed. Such a shame. I haven’t posted on CT for quite awhile though feel it is time to start posting again on a site that is close to my heart. Thank you Ross for creating CT for all of us theatre buffs. Btw, I hope to have a theatre exhibit in September in remembrance of my hometown theatre, the Grand in Westfield NY though COVID may require changes in the plan. The Grand is listed on CT. Check it out.

Patsy
Patsy commented about Carolina Theatre on Jun 20, 2020 at 9:07 am

https://carolinatheatreclt.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Spring-2020-newsletter.pdf

Patsy
Patsy commented about Carolina Theatre on Jun 20, 2020 at 9:00 am

Music to my ears! Btw, this theatre should now be marked as renovating and not closed.

Patsy
Patsy commented about Texas Theatre on May 9, 2020 at 6:26 pm

Is the atmospheric feature still intact?

Patsy
Patsy commented about Carlson Theatre on Apr 26, 2020 at 2:18 pm

Thank you, Joe. That is the building. The May Theatre was street level and to the left. Mayville is the county seat with the county courthouse and county prison nearby.

Patsy
Patsy commented about Carlson Theatre on Apr 26, 2020 at 1:28 pm

These theatres were before my time though it is my understanding that the May Theatre and the Carlson (Swetland Opera House) were 2 separate theatres on Erie Street. Interesting to read about the flat flooring as the Swetland was turned into apartments years ago. Mayville is the county seat and Erie Street is the main street that travels North to South giving travelers a view of nearby Chautauqua Lake. This lake is not part of the Finger Lakes. And yes, the May Theatre should have its own page on CT. I have always wanted to enter the former Swetland building as someone’s apt. must be part of the auditorium. And there had to have been a stage. The Blatt Bros. mentioned also owned The Grand Theatre in nearby Westfield NY. The Grand is listed on CT. It was art deco in design and the architect was Michael DeAngelis.

Patsy
Patsy commented about Strand Theatre on Apr 25, 2020 at 5:39 pm

Michael DeAngelis designed my hometown theatre, the art deco Grand Theatre in Westfield NY. It was demolished after 40 years due to it closing and subsequent neglect. It had a curved marquee. My husband and I are hoping to have a Remembering the Grand this Fall with collected menorabilia donated by locals as there was an auction prior to demolition. The letter R was located right in the town so it will be the lighted featured piece. I found 500 tickets on eBay so a ticket will be given to attendees upon entering the exhibit. If you live in Western NYS, and are interested, my email is

Patsy
Patsy commented about Strand Theatre on Apr 25, 2020 at 5:29 pm

Whatever happened to the Moller organ?

Patsy
Patsy commented about Strand Theatre on Apr 25, 2020 at 5:28 pm

I hope you can arrange to get those 2 pieces of artwork from the Strand done by your grandfather. How did you learn who had them?

Patsy
Patsy commented about Grand Theatre on Apr 5, 2020 at 1:44 pm

Sadly, theatres across the country are now closed due to COVID-19.

Patsy
Patsy commented about Grand Theatre on Apr 5, 2020 at 1:43 pm

The Grand in Wellsville is in a quaint central NYS town. Does anyone know the current status of this theatre? When last I visited the Grand had been twinned with the balcony area enclosed to show another movie.

Patsy
Patsy commented about Fox Theatre on Feb 22, 2020 at 8:22 am

Pleased to read that its Wurlitzer is still there and operational. They were built in North Tonawanda NY with the demonstration organ in the Riviera Theatre in NT for prospective buyers. There is a Wurlitzer in most surviving theatres in the Buffalo NY area.

Patsy
Patsy commented about Grand Theatre on Jan 25, 2020 at 8:16 am

If you have more information re: plans in ‘85 to reopen the Grand, please send to and title it Grand Theatre. Thanks.

Patsy
Patsy commented about Carolina Theatre on Jan 18, 2020 at 3:01 pm

What is the latest?

Patsy
Patsy commented about Park Theater on Nov 10, 2019 at 11:02 am

Welcome to CT. I think whoever added this theatre wrote the historical piece. Not sure if it can be or should be changed though you certainly can add current information in your posts going forward.

Patsy
Patsy commented about Carolina Theatre on Nov 3, 2019 at 12:38 pm

Music to my ears.

Patsy
Patsy commented about Adams Theatre on Oct 16, 2019 at 10:58 am

Will this theatre ever see a rebirth?

Patsy
Patsy commented about Could this be a light from the Grand Theatre in Westfield? on Aug 23, 2019 at 8:58 am

I do not recall these lights in the art deco Grand Theatre of my era.

Patsy
Patsy commented about Grand Theatre on Aug 23, 2019 at 8:56 am

Still hoping to see the light fixture photo. Have theatre info though after putting it in clipboard I can’t paste it here.

Patsy
Patsy commented about Underside of the Dattola marquee, 1946 then & now photo courtesy Matt Suzon. on Jun 11, 2019 at 5:54 am

I see 2 more marquees .. the Circle and the Paramount. Talk about a theatre district! What happened to those theatres?

Patsy
Patsy commented about Dattola Theatre on Jun 11, 2019 at 5:51 am

..glowed in the dark..

Patsy
Patsy commented about Dattola Theatre on Jun 11, 2019 at 5:50 am

The 2 round windows above the marquee and ticket kios are distinctive DeAngelis design features.