What great picture. Oh By the way I do remember the freight train going by the theatre it use to be about 100 cars. I liked to sit in the front row the old gal sure did shake. But the show keep running. What a great place.
What great picture. Oh By the way I do remember the freight train going by the theatre it use to be about 100 cars. I liked to sit in the front row the old gal sure did shake. But the show keep running. What a great place.
Hi Ken I bet it was you up in the window. Yes indeed I do remember the cartoons. I use to get called on stage on Sat.day night when I was a bit older 12 or 13 to draw the tickets stubs for a cash prize. I got Arthur Viano to notice me by sitting in the front row center with my Boy scout uniform on ( Tricky) he use to give me A root beer float and a box of fresh pop corn the best bar none. I got to know Mr. Viano over time he really was a very nice man. As for the Callahan’s on Paulina St. I don’t think we are related as far as I know. I do have family That use to live on Highland Ave. Now live on Cedar Street. The Family is from Charlestown. My Dad Was manager Of Markey’s Cafe in the mid 50s. to around 65. Ian Judge and the Owners are doing a great Job keeping The Old Gal Strong and alive. It Just would not be Davis Square with out The Somerville Theatre. Mr. Viano Would Be Proud.
Hi Ken I remember the fill cans being pulled up on a rope to the third floor as we waited for the theatre to open for the Sat. Mat.in the late 50s early 60s.What a great time we had every week.
The Capitol Is one of my favorite places to see a movie. They have good clean theatres great popcorn a good concession stand parking is not much of an issue the price is good. A with The Somerville Theatre they do a very good job. I am very happy we have these two theatres.
My hat is off to you for 50 years of service. I was a radio announcer now it’s voice trx and kids working for 5.00 an hour. I think we both have to adjust with the times and do our best to learn the new way of doing things. Good Luck Jim
Ian You are running a class act At the Somerville Theatre. So glad to hear you are restoring the main theatre to it’s glory days you and the owners are doing a great service to the public. The Somerville Theatre is the Heart of Somerville. Thank you.
After Reading this I feel sad. The big chains don’t care pure bottom line. I am glad I live Near Somerville and Arlington,Ma. The two best Theatres any where bar none The Somerville Theatre and The Capitol Theatre run by F.E.I. They do it the right way what a joy to see movies at either theatre. Fresh Popcorn good clean theatres clean prints. A Great Movie Going Experience. AAAAA++++
Jim Callahan Winchester,Ma
After Reading this I feel sad. The big chains don’t care pure bottom line. I am glad I live Near Somerville and Arlington,Ma. The two best Theatres any where bar none The Somerville Theatre and The Capitol Theatre run by F.E.I. They do it the right way what a joy to see movies at either theatre. Fresh Popcorn good clean theatres clean prints. A Great Movie Going Experience. AAAAA++++
Jim Callahan Winchester,Ma.
Hi Ron, Great picture of The Teel Square Theatre. Got any of the interior? I use to go to The Sat. Mats. every week in late 1950s I had a half a dollar to spend what a ball I had.
Got Val Viano’s book on amazon.com. A great book by a nice lady very well written about a Wonderful life and a very nice family. My hat is off to Mrs. Viano.
Hi David, Thanks for your info and kind remarks.David as for the drawings as best as I can remember they were in the range of 25.00 to 50.00 weekly and I think door prize was a pair of tickets to the movies.Could you tell me where to get Val Viano’s book? What a great job you have done on The Lost Theatres Of Somerville! Thanks for your response. Any lectures on the theatres please let me know.
Hi I Grew up in Somerville raised and born there. I was wondering if Mr. Guss or Mr. Judge, Mr. Newman. Had a history on The Viano Family?
My Most Favorite place Was Somerville Theatre late 1950’s early 1960’s. I used to go to the movies on Sat. night. When Arthur Viano Would draw the ticket stubs from the stage for cash prizes. I always would sit front row center hoping Mr. Viano would pick me to draw the ticket stubs. I was about 12-13 years old wore my Boy Scout Uniform to attract his attention. more often than not it worked. I loved going up on stage it was such fun. Over the years got to know Mr. Viano he was a very nice man. How I miss those days. Jim Callahan Winchester<ma.
Ian What A Great Job Your doing at The Somerville Theatre AAA+++
What great picture. Oh By the way I do remember the freight train going by the theatre it use to be about 100 cars. I liked to sit in the front row the old gal sure did shake. But the show keep running. What a great place.
What great picture. Oh By the way I do remember the freight train going by the theatre it use to be about 100 cars. I liked to sit in the front row the old gal sure did shake. But the show keep running. What a great place.
Very Nice Photos Great JOB!
Hi Ken I bet it was you up in the window. Yes indeed I do remember the cartoons. I use to get called on stage on Sat.day night when I was a bit older 12 or 13 to draw the tickets stubs for a cash prize. I got Arthur Viano to notice me by sitting in the front row center with my Boy scout uniform on ( Tricky) he use to give me A root beer float and a box of fresh pop corn the best bar none. I got to know Mr. Viano over time he really was a very nice man. As for the Callahan’s on Paulina St. I don’t think we are related as far as I know. I do have family That use to live on Highland Ave. Now live on Cedar Street. The Family is from Charlestown. My Dad Was manager Of Markey’s Cafe in the mid 50s. to around 65. Ian Judge and the Owners are doing a great Job keeping The Old Gal Strong and alive. It Just would not be Davis Square with out The Somerville Theatre. Mr. Viano Would Be Proud.
Hi Ken I remember the fill cans being pulled up on a rope to the third floor as we waited for the theatre to open for the Sat. Mat.in the late 50s early 60s.What a great time we had every week.
Sound like a great line up.
The Capitol Is one of my favorite places to see a movie. They have good clean theatres great popcorn a good concession stand parking is not much of an issue the price is good. A with The Somerville Theatre they do a very good job. I am very happy we have these two theatres.
Sir I Believe You. I hope You and your brother get to open a Twin Theatre with film. I would chome vist you. Jim
My hat is off to you for 50 years of service. I was a radio announcer now it’s voice trx and kids working for 5.00 an hour. I think we both have to adjust with the times and do our best to learn the new way of doing things. Good Luck Jim
Yes, There will be problems but time marches on. Change is hard no matter what it is but it will work out in the end. And I belive for the better.
Ian You are running a class act At the Somerville Theatre. So glad to hear you are restoring the main theatre to it’s glory days you and the owners are doing a great service to the public. The Somerville Theatre is the Heart of Somerville. Thank you.
Good Luck and Best regards, Jim
After Reading this I feel sad. The big chains don’t care pure bottom line. I am glad I live Near Somerville and Arlington,Ma. The two best Theatres any where bar none The Somerville Theatre and The Capitol Theatre run by F.E.I. They do it the right way what a joy to see movies at either theatre. Fresh Popcorn good clean theatres clean prints. A Great Movie Going Experience. AAAAA++++
Jim Callahan Winchester,Ma
After Reading this I feel sad. The big chains don’t care pure bottom line. I am glad I live Near Somerville and Arlington,Ma. The two best Theatres any where bar none The Somerville Theatre and The Capitol Theatre run by F.E.I. They do it the right way what a joy to see movies at either theatre. Fresh Popcorn good clean theatres clean prints. A Great Movie Going Experience. AAAAA++++
Jim Callahan Winchester,Ma.
Ron Thanks Jim
Hi Ron, Great picture of The Teel Square Theatre. Got any of the interior? I use to go to The Sat. Mats. every week in late 1950s I had a half a dollar to spend what a ball I had.
Jim Callahan Winchester,Ma. Old Somerville Guy
Got Val Viano’s book on amazon.com. A great book by a nice lady very well written about a Wonderful life and a very nice family. My hat is off to Mrs. Viano.
Jim Callahan Winchester,Ma.
Hi David, Thanks for your info and kind remarks.David as for the drawings as best as I can remember they were in the range of 25.00 to 50.00 weekly and I think door prize was a pair of tickets to the movies.Could you tell me where to get Val Viano’s book? What a great job you have done on The Lost Theatres Of Somerville! Thanks for your response. Any lectures on the theatres please let me know.
Thanks, Jim Callahan
Hi I Grew up in Somerville raised and born there. I was wondering if Mr. Guss or Mr. Judge, Mr. Newman. Had a history on The Viano Family?
My Most Favorite place Was Somerville Theatre late 1950’s early 1960’s. I used to go to the movies on Sat. night. When Arthur Viano Would draw the ticket stubs from the stage for cash prizes. I always would sit front row center hoping Mr. Viano would pick me to draw the ticket stubs. I was about 12-13 years old wore my Boy Scout Uniform to attract his attention. more often than not it worked. I loved going up on stage it was such fun. Over the years got to know Mr. Viano he was a very nice man. How I miss those days. Jim Callahan Winchester<ma.