Corrected the names of the photos at the above link. They’re now called Lakeside Theater instead of May Mystery Theater. Thank you for the identification of the theater, Cosmic Ray!
Here are some more recent photos of this decaying theater. Last time I drove by, a door was open, so I may venture into it this weekend after I check to see if my tetanus shot is up to date. http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/cinemas/Oklahoma/
You’re preaching to the choir, brent. I try whenever possible to support the independent theaters such as the Winchester Drive-In (a personal favorite). However, the reason we have to spend a significant amount of time in libraries researching these old cinemas is because nobody documented them while they were still around. My attitude about monsterplexes is that, like it or not, they are now a part of cinema history. I would rather put the information down while it is readily available than to leave it for future researchers (who will probably wax nostalgic at the good ole days of monsterplexes) to decipher.
Looks like i’m too late. I drove past the location tonight and it has been demolished! The deed must have been done fairly recently.
More recent photos of this beautiful building:
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More recent photos of the Uptown as it looks today:
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Not much to look at, but here is a photo of the marquee that sits on Northwest Highway:
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Corrected the names of the photos at the above link. They’re now called Lakeside Theater instead of May Mystery Theater. Thank you for the identification of the theater, Cosmic Ray!
Here are some more recent photos of this decaying theater. Last time I drove by, a door was open, so I may venture into it this weekend after I check to see if my tetanus shot is up to date.
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/cinemas/Oklahoma/
Here are some recent photos:
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/cinemas/Oklahoma/
Here are some recent photos of the Rodeo Opry. The address on the building is 2221 Agnew.
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Some recent photos I have taken:
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I’m fine with his posting of the link. I’ve been lazy about posting lately. Haven’t even updated my own site in forever!
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This theater was demolished last week! Most of it was gone around July 28, 2006.
You’re preaching to the choir, brent. I try whenever possible to support the independent theaters such as the Winchester Drive-In (a personal favorite). However, the reason we have to spend a significant amount of time in libraries researching these old cinemas is because nobody documented them while they were still around. My attitude about monsterplexes is that, like it or not, they are now a part of cinema history. I would rather put the information down while it is readily available than to leave it for future researchers (who will probably wax nostalgic at the good ole days of monsterplexes) to decipher.
Does anyone know which streets bounded the old fairgrounds?
I drove by the Chief yesterday and noticed a for sale sign in front of it. :(
This is fantastic to hear. Is there any information on what type of venue it will be when it is completed?
Here is a picture of this theater that I took in the spring of 2005.
A current picture of this theater is here.
A current picture of this theater is here.
A picture of this theater is here.
A current picture of this theater is here.
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A picture of this theater is here.
A picture of this theater is here.
The Center Theater operated at this same location from 1946 to 1955.