Before & After photos & descriptions added credit Jam Productions, Ltd.
PHASE 1: DISCOVERY The front windows at the Riviera Theatre You may have noticed something different about the entrance to the Riviera Theatre. We uncovered the original transom windows that had been covered for at least 60 years. All but one were still intact allowing customers to get a glimpse of the lobby chandelier before even getting in the front doors. See the before and after photos!
Huron Daily Tribune article and link with a Go Fund Me page for restoration of the Bad Axe marquee.
(Direct link below that.)
Courtesy Save the Signs on Facebook.
From comments on the Our Sullivan County Facebook page, it was across from the fire station at Main Street (today PA-487) and School Road.
Images added credit Our Sullivan County Facebook page.
“The Rose Theater (named after the wife of C J Goodwin the builder) is a Arts & Crafts style venue that opened on the square in Bastrop, Louisiana on April 5, 1927 intended to accommodate traveling vaudeville shows and feature current SILENT films according to this picture from the Morehouse (parish) Enterprise ! It closed in the 70’s and was REBORN in a community restoration project in 1985 and placed on the National Register of Historical Places on September 8, 1987.”
The Google street view is from June 2021, and shows the faded, chipped paint and construction fencing in front.
Those links don’t share here easily, because the CT website somehow changes the URL.
But a copy and paste of the address into Google will get there.
The original structure was demolished in 1989, with the current replica museum structure built in 2001 and opening in 2003.
Year of demolition confirmed in the museum’s official website and Wiki page below.
Skyline newspaper is reporting that Mayne Stage will reopen as Rhapsody Theater featuring live entertainment, magic shows, cabaret and chamber music, per Leslie Perkins, 49th Ward chief of staff.
It is on page 3 of the current print version of Skyline.
The online version however requires a $20 annual subscription fee to view.
Opened earlier than in description.
“Special Matinee Tuesday February 1910” music program added, courtesy LeRoy Blommaert.
The date was inscribed on the back side of the program.
Opened Thursday May 22,1947 with “A Night in Casablanca” starring the Marx Brothers.
Capacity was 800 cars.
Boone County Recorder news clipping in link below, and added to gallery, courtesy Boone County Local History Department.
The Google Street view comes up as Elsmere Kentucky, but the address is correct because the nearby buildings match up to the photo I just posted.
Not sure where the dividing line is between Erlanger and Elsmere.
“Ticket prices of 10 & 15 cents were charged at St. Ignace’s Grand Theatre for a special presentation on Wednesday, May 6, 1914. It was a 2-reel film of an actual battle between Gen. Pancho Villa’s revolutionist forces and Huerta’s federalist troops in Mexico. Although the United States military was not involved, Villa allowed Mutual Movies camera crews to accompany his army in the Battle of Ojnaga.”
Still standing in the August 2021 street view.
It is interesting to scroll around as the years change depending on the angle.
No channel sign letters left on the top of the marquee now, but 2 were left in 2019, 3 in 2013, 4 in 2009, versus most of them in the 2007 photo posted earlier.
Likely grabbed by metal scrappers.
The income from the two billboards on the roof is likely paying the property taxes.
Down Waltham Street to its left are many vacant lots, boarded up, abandoned homes. One burnt out.
Goulburn Avenue to its right is about the same, but with some homes still occupied.
Address was 242 E. Main Street.
Amboy Food & Liquor is now on that site, which was previously a hardware store in the 2013 street view.
The 5 buildings to the left of where the Amboy Theatre once stood remain as they appear in the old photo.
March 2007 demolition photos in the below Urban Remains Facebook post. Scroll through for photos.
https://www.facebook.com/urbanremainschicago/photos/pcb.10158685304068733/10158685302918733
Before & After photos & descriptions added credit Jam Productions, Ltd.
PHASE 1: DISCOVERY The front windows at the Riviera Theatre You may have noticed something different about the entrance to the Riviera Theatre. We uncovered the original transom windows that had been covered for at least 60 years. All but one were still intact allowing customers to get a glimpse of the lobby chandelier before even getting in the front doors. See the before and after photos!
Huron Daily Tribune article and link with a Go Fund Me page for restoration of the Bad Axe marquee. (Direct link below that.) Courtesy Save the Signs on Facebook.
https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/GoFundMe-raising-money-to-restore-Bad-Axe-16992137.php?fbclid=IwAR3W2w-Oaiimcde39P8XhEfWQczK4KqsE2BBx1s3tRPYWoWf5DXJMxa9xJ4
https://www.gofundme.com/f/bad-axe-theatre-marquee-restoration-fund
From comments on the Our Sullivan County Facebook page, it was across from the fire station at Main Street (today PA-487) and School Road. Images added credit Our Sullivan County Facebook page.
Additional history credit Jerry Raymond.
“The Rose Theater (named after the wife of C J Goodwin the builder) is a Arts & Crafts style venue that opened on the square in Bastrop, Louisiana on April 5, 1927 intended to accommodate traveling vaudeville shows and feature current SILENT films according to this picture from the Morehouse (parish) Enterprise ! It closed in the 70’s and was REBORN in a community restoration project in 1985 and placed on the National Register of Historical Places on September 8, 1987.”
The Google street view is from June 2021, and shows the faded, chipped paint and construction fencing in front. Those links don’t share here easily, because the CT website somehow changes the URL. But a copy and paste of the address into Google will get there.
Dare I say update, again…
https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/03/07/congress-theater-redevelopment-moving-forward-and-the-city-may-kick-in-20-million-to-make-it-a-reality/?fbclid=IwAR3sDIrJ70jQW5OGM5blfusOYxbmxPfzadfOWvGCaH-gfd1iPfrEyyBlmGc
The original structure was demolished in 1989, with the current replica museum structure built in 2001 and opening in 2003. Year of demolition confirmed in the museum’s official website and Wiki page below.
https://staxmuseum.com/1976-present/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stax_Museum_of_American_Soul_Music
Skyline newspaper is reporting that Mayne Stage will reopen as Rhapsody Theater featuring live entertainment, magic shows, cabaret and chamber music, per Leslie Perkins, 49th Ward chief of staff. It is on page 3 of the current print version of Skyline. The online version however requires a $20 annual subscription fee to view.
https://www.insideonline.com/
5+ minute Vimeo link about the Coleman Theatre that surfaced on Facebook.
https://vimeo.com/329747906?fbclid=IwAR3otmCMQoQQvsW3zSL6QffNUziPXuYvsLavrB_YmguMZ6avaK80kNqH0J8
1924 photo of the ticket booth in below Flickr link.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/charmainezoe/11933147143?fbclid=IwAR0uCu1suuixOHUYkgf_GQU71UR_aS7YnXOOd3asFNdqIpTJTwaNvEbWVHI
Two October 30, 2005 photos in below Flickr links.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/abbyworld/76141639/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/abbyworld/76141638/in/photostream/
October 1973.
Update on Covent Hotel project.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/02/22/rehab-of-historical-lincoln-park-hotel-into-affordable-studio-apartments-primed-to-get-key-city-funding/?fbclid=IwAR08gotRS0TOqNDf8pnyHWVIW9Sna9PiFggS5oHk-6WbzXmPWD76d2oXZzo
Mid `60s photo added via Theo Tersteeg.
Opened earlier than in description. “Special Matinee Tuesday February 1910” music program added, courtesy LeRoy Blommaert. The date was inscribed on the back side of the program.
1990 photo credit Signs, Streets and Storefronts by Martin Treu on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/SignsStreetsAndStorefrontsByMartinTreu/photos/a.396083213788261/5095289570534245/
It is retail and office space with 13 tenants and 2 vacancies according to the below website for what is now called The Hiland Building.
https://unitedpropertygroup.com/hiland
Opened Thursday May 22,1947 with “A Night in Casablanca” starring the Marx Brothers. Capacity was 800 cars. Boone County Recorder news clipping in link below, and added to gallery, courtesy Boone County Local History Department.
https://nkyviews.com/boone/text/drive-in.html?fbclid=IwAR0suTeYpYlU0ZcOx2yrjBNcNJVOZb05jm8rBgDRfg1EwW79QWREXpT3e3s
The Google Street view comes up as Elsmere Kentucky, but the address is correct because the nearby buildings match up to the photo I just posted. Not sure where the dividing line is between Erlanger and Elsmere.
Additional history credit Northern Kentucky Views.
Highland Theatre opened August 3, 1927 with “Senorita”, starring Bebe Daniels, and closed in March 1979.
Link with a small photo of the Grand Theatre and the following copy, Copyright © 2022 St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce | All rights reserved. |
“Ticket prices of 10 & 15 cents were charged at St. Ignace’s Grand Theatre for a special presentation on Wednesday, May 6, 1914. It was a 2-reel film of an actual battle between Gen. Pancho Villa’s revolutionist forces and Huerta’s federalist troops in Mexico. Although the United States military was not involved, Villa allowed Mutual Movies camera crews to accompany his army in the Battle of Ojnaga.”
https://www.saintignace.org/history-of-st-ignace/tidbits-of-history/
Still standing in the August 2021 street view. It is interesting to scroll around as the years change depending on the angle. No channel sign letters left on the top of the marquee now, but 2 were left in 2019, 3 in 2013, 4 in 2009, versus most of them in the 2007 photo posted earlier. Likely grabbed by metal scrappers. The income from the two billboards on the roof is likely paying the property taxes. Down Waltham Street to its left are many vacant lots, boarded up, abandoned homes. One burnt out. Goulburn Avenue to its right is about the same, but with some homes still occupied.
Address was 242 E. Main Street. Amboy Food & Liquor is now on that site, which was previously a hardware store in the 2013 street view. The 5 buildings to the left of where the Amboy Theatre once stood remain as they appear in the old photo.