Reminder from The James Dean Museum via Facebook:
October 10, 1956
On this day, “Giant” premiered at the Roxy Theatre in New York City with the local DuMont station, WABD, televising the arrival of the cast and crew.
Image from the gallery posted in 2011.
Update credit Richard Stegman Jr.
“The Private Eyes” and “Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (And Don’t Come Back!)” was the very last double feature to play at the Skyway Drive in in Las Vegas in 1980.
It closed in January 1981. The lot sat empty until 1993 to make way for the construction of the Boulder Station H/C.
I have not yet figured out what it’s final single feature was in January `81.
July 27, 1968 photo credit David Wilson via Flickr.
On the marquee in the background is “5 Card Stud” which held it’s World Premiere at the Oriental Theatre on July 10, 1968.
Enlargeable version below.
The parking lot is reserved parking for a complex called The Lofts On 5th Apartments, whose rear entrance as well as the entrance to Crossbones Tavern is at the back of the lot, inside an older A frame brick structure.
Both those entrances were given an address of 507 S. Evans, and a one story building built in 1928 next door to the lot, today uses the former theatre’s address of 509.
I’ve added a mid `60s photo with the Pitt Theatre marquee in the background center, but it had been modernized since the 1957 yearbook photos in the 2019 comments above.
The neighboring Ridgeway’s Opticians and Rexall signs are unmistakable, as well as the shoe store’s presence.
Also below is a link noting Charles C. Benton Sr. as the architect, as well as confirming the address, year built and demolished status.
Address in 2906 Hennepin Avenue, confirmed via Google Street View & Wiki.
Opened as Lagoon Theatre on Saturday June 3, 1916, not 1913.
Also confirmed.
Grand Opening print ad added to gallery. Below is a January 2022 article about a potential restoration with blue prints and planned seating for 2500. Not sure if the plan went forward.
Reminder from The James Dean Museum via Facebook: October 10, 1956 On this day, “Giant” premiered at the Roxy Theatre in New York City with the local DuMont station, WABD, televising the arrival of the cast and crew. Image from the gallery posted in 2011.
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/556
Update credit Richard Stegman Jr. “The Private Eyes” and “Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (And Don’t Come Back!)” was the very last double feature to play at the Skyway Drive in in Las Vegas in 1980. It closed in January 1981. The lot sat empty until 1993 to make way for the construction of the Boulder Station H/C.
I have not yet figured out what it’s final single feature was in January `81.
1943 photo in below link.
https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1034915/?fbclid=IwAR3jcoFJ7oIbj93FRdRP_l9010bpmYbtXHu33KUHWWiRTCB1-hx22qPJ1XI
2019 Fort Worth Business Press council report on the Berry Theatre.
https://fortworthbusiness.com/real-estate/council-report-new-life-for-berry-street-theater/?fbclid=IwAR0Mo1vq5mNiT-igVpJG3LaGgqPg374ScXircmSM-zQHk7d_ZQF24nye8fE
1951 photo in below link.
https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1915395/?fbclid=IwAR3NM2-MI4wVc4N9qXpz_QRqEykYS1eBnjMDv8NgNh6Sn1oJna5GCVoWbww
Ozark Jubilee channel on YouTube, with additional history in videos.
https://www.youtube.com/c/OzarkJubilee?app=desktop&fbclid=IwAR28PdIBqlkEX6mraLB1_qXR41zXQQUaTnu2LSZBKC2G5weZ1Gcbh3jIIMk
6/20/75-12/4/75 photo in link below. Disregard description of it being June 1976.
https://www.alamy.com/june-1976-lunch-hour-in-the-sun-chicago-illinois-image220805103.html?irclickid=SKT2PG2fkxyNRqG3iHyDTyiwUkDT633CE1xOzI0&utm_source=77643&utm_campaign=Shop%20Royalty%20Free%20at%20Alamy&utm_medium=impact&irgwc=1&fbclid=IwAR1hDaEhsge-Qsd1KA_EHTu-e6K0x2rvOEDvffk6jnqVMfjacSjAL0Tz3wA
July 1952 photo credit Genesee Theatre added to gallery, via their official Facebook page link below.
https://www.facebook.com/GeneseeTheatre
Crisper version in below Images of Yore Facebook post.
https://www.facebook.com/Imagesofyore/photos/5361632103960230
Update: March 1934 - View of 7th Avenue and 43rd Street NE Corner New York City. Eric Christiansen, Photographer, NY Public Library Collecton.
Reel Chicago link with promo of the “Chicago Fire” episode featuring the Pickwick.
https://reelchicago.com/article/chicago-fire-promo-for-pickwick-theatre-episode-completely-shattered/?fbclid=IwAR0pU3cHCo6zZP3YimjD19ZDQrqTVHCPxkWJ7wg24ReraPs2tQJpFXa1KlY
1961 photo added via Fat Tedy on StationWagonForums.com
1951 photo with marquee in the parking lot.
https://www.alamy.com/view-of-a-packed-parking-lot-from-the-roof-of-the-northwood-shopping-image155076190.html?irclickid=SKT2PG2fkxyNRqG3iHyDTyiwUkDTOO2SE1xOzI0&utm_source=77643&utm_campaign=Shop%20Royalty%20Free%20at%20Alamy&utm_medium=impact&irgwc=1
July 27, 1968 photo credit David Wilson via Flickr. On the marquee in the background is “5 Card Stud” which held it’s World Premiere at the Oriental Theatre on July 10, 1968. Enlargeable version below.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/32693718@N07/5857747381
1946 photo credit Museum of History & Industry Seattle. Original in link below.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2085084128217165&set=g.379569529068459
World Premiere of “The Ten Commandments” at the Criterion Theatre November 8, 1956 via YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqrChkS08lU
Demolished in June 1975. 1975 photo added credit Evanston History Center.
The bottom of these passes read: “KINDLY BE SEATED BY 7:40 PM” and “BLACK TIE”. Also “STALLS 2 GUINEAS” with Assigned Seat Numbers.
1930s photo added credit and copyright Oklahoma Historical Society© via link below. Address was 8 N. Main Street per the link and other sources as well. It had a fire on December 29, 1978, photos I will add shortly.
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/oklahoma/historical-photos-ok/
The parking lot is reserved parking for a complex called The Lofts On 5th Apartments, whose rear entrance as well as the entrance to Crossbones Tavern is at the back of the lot, inside an older A frame brick structure. Both those entrances were given an address of 507 S. Evans, and a one story building built in 1928 next door to the lot, today uses the former theatre’s address of 509. I’ve added a mid `60s photo with the Pitt Theatre marquee in the background center, but it had been modernized since the 1957 yearbook photos in the 2019 comments above. The neighboring Ridgeway’s Opticians and Rexall signs are unmistakable, as well as the shoe store’s presence. Also below is a link noting Charles C. Benton Sr. as the architect, as well as confirming the address, year built and demolished status.
https://ncarchitects.lib.ncsu.edu/buildings/B002699
Address in 2906 Hennepin Avenue, confirmed via Google Street View & Wiki. Opened as Lagoon Theatre on Saturday June 3, 1916, not 1913. Also confirmed. Grand Opening print ad added to gallery. Below is a January 2022 article about a potential restoration with blue prints and planned seating for 2500. Not sure if the plan went forward.
https://www.kare11.com/article/entertainment/major-overhaul-in-the-works-for-uptown-theater-in-mpls/89-eb720e31-fd8c-4f1c-bf2d-e2eca82e4bce
Photo credit New York State Museum.
Early`60s photo added credit J Dennis Swartz. Marquee removed prior to demolition.