I found the tickets image in a Facebook post in a Group called “If you grew up in Niles/SW Michigan then you remember what…..who….”. It is what led me to researching and adding the Riviera to CT. I lucked out by scrolling endlessly through the Group’s Photo Section, and finding the other photos. Which helped distinguish it from the other Riviera Theatre in nearby Three Rivers Michigan, which was also pictured in the Group with a similar marquee. The two towns are 36 miles apart. Some group members had no recollection of the Riviera in Niles. As it closed over 50 years ago.
There was no description with the tickets photo, other than this: “These may jog some memories of the Niles population….a long gone establishment from the ‘Good old Days’ in downtown. 2 tickets for the Riviera Theater.”
Here is a link to the Group. Copy & paste to view.
I made a mistake.
The Riviera opened in 1920, not 1930.
It was built by John Baumann.
Donna Ochenryder whose photos were added, worked at the Riviera 1948 to 1951 as an Usher and finished working for Eleanor Baumann in the popcorn/candy stand.
1934 photo added courtesy of Penny Meyers Churchill.
This from Wally Eberhard: “That’s me standing in front of my dad, Ray Eberhard, Ready manager…and my big bro Jack is kneeling at far right.”
07/15/15 photo added credit Anita Rodgers.
Elevators and restrooms being added.
Handicap access etc., in keeping with the historical aspect of the theatre.
Apparently small theatre rooms and a bar too.
Via the “If you grew up in Niles/SW Michigan then you remember what…..who….” Facebook page.
Just added an incredible photo of The Court Theatre in 1927, a year or two before being torn down to build the Dominion Theatre.
Credit: Stockholm Transport Museum Photo, courtesy of the Who Knows East – Old Photographs Facebook page.
Since The Court Theatre has no CT page, and occupied the same site and address as the Dominion Theatre, I posted it here.
Reverend Lincoln Scott who saved the building has died. Copy & paste to view.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/obituaries/ct-met-lincoln-scott-obit-0902-20150902-story.html
2003 photo added credit & copyright Scott Hamilton.
Slightly clearer version of the Riviera profile photo added via Len Laurro.
Newspaper image added courtesy of Len Laurro.
Photo added credit Len Laurro.
Photo included in a collage of 4 Rochester Drive-in’s courtesy of Michael Cowley.
Photo included in a collage of 4 Rochester Drive-in’s courtesy of Michael Cowley.
Photo included in a collage of 4 Rochester Drive-in’s courtesy of Michael Cowley.
Mid `50’s street scene photo added courtesy of Joel Windmiller. Cedar Theatre on the far left.
Circa 1929 image added courtesy of Joel Windmiller.
“MASH” at the Granada. Source unknown.
Khnemu is correct. See the photo I posted on 08/25/15. Only the facade of the old Cinestage remains, with a new theater built behind it.
2015 photo added, photo credit Rick Horwitz.
Screen side photo added courtesy of the Fiftiesville Facebook page.
1965 photo added courtesy of the Fiftiesville Facebook page. Nice exterior shot with marquee.
I found the tickets image in a Facebook post in a Group called “If you grew up in Niles/SW Michigan then you remember what…..who….”. It is what led me to researching and adding the Riviera to CT. I lucked out by scrolling endlessly through the Group’s Photo Section, and finding the other photos. Which helped distinguish it from the other Riviera Theatre in nearby Three Rivers Michigan, which was also pictured in the Group with a similar marquee. The two towns are 36 miles apart. Some group members had no recollection of the Riviera in Niles. As it closed over 50 years ago.
There was no description with the tickets photo, other than this: “These may jog some memories of the Niles population….a long gone establishment from the ‘Good old Days’ in downtown. 2 tickets for the Riviera Theater.”
Here is a link to the Group. Copy & paste to view.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/263439923682065/
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I made a mistake. The Riviera opened in 1920, not 1930. It was built by John Baumann.
Donna Ochenryder whose photos were added, worked at the Riviera 1948 to 1951 as an Usher and finished working for Eleanor Baumann in the popcorn/candy stand.
1934 photo added courtesy of Penny Meyers Churchill. This from Wally Eberhard: “That’s me standing in front of my dad, Ray Eberhard, Ready manager…and my big bro Jack is kneeling at far right.”
2014 night shot added, photo credit Karen Skopec Nelson.
07/15/15 photo added credit Anita Rodgers. Elevators and restrooms being added. Handicap access etc., in keeping with the historical aspect of the theatre. Apparently small theatre rooms and a bar too.
Via the “If you grew up in Niles/SW Michigan then you remember what…..who….” Facebook page.
1900-1915 photo added courtesy of the Who Knows East – Old Photographs Facebook page.
Stunning 1927 photo added courtesy of the Who Knows East – Old Photographs Facebook page.
1933 photo added courtesy of the Who Knows East – Old Photographs Facebook page. “Doctor Bull” starring Will Rogers.
Just added an incredible photo of The Court Theatre in 1927, a year or two before being torn down to build the Dominion Theatre. Credit: Stockholm Transport Museum Photo, courtesy of the Who Knows East – Old Photographs Facebook page. Since The Court Theatre has no CT page, and occupied the same site and address as the Dominion Theatre, I posted it here.