This Facebook post has a 1951 print ad and 1930s photo of the Mt. Morris Theatre in the comments.
One comment also says one of the last film to debut there was “King Creole” in July 1958, so it was in operation until at least then.
Based on the photo posted directly above by kencmcintyre on March 22, 2010, there was a second smaller one story Capitol Theatre at 929 Atlantic Avenue which is still standing. The two buildings to it’s right are also still standing in the October 2019 street view. However it is not the same Capitol Theatre pictured above the Overview, which is clearly a two story structure whose address we still don’t know.
Though I’ve found a reference to a Capitol Theatre at 827 Atlantic Avenue, which was likely this larger one.
As that address is just as close to the intersection of Maryland Avenue and Atlantic Avenue as the small Capitol Theatre in the 2010 linked photo.
If the city is paying $375K for demolition of a one story commercial building they are either getting ripped off, or they inflated it so the former owner gets paid his half of that as the article states.
The national average for tearing down a commercial building is $4-$8 a square foot, and decreases as the square footage goes up.
The Campus 4 Cinemas square footage is 15,200.
Even at $10 a square foot factoring in hazardous materials removal etc., it would/should still be less than half that cost.
12/29/86 photo credit Kevin Mueller.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37640374@N04/4212012761/in/photostream/
12/29/86 photo credit Kevin Mueller.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37640374@N04/4212014009?fbclid=IwAR3Pt2Ygi_lhOLV4U7qPZmBRbs5J77N8ouwWmZXYXE-abOxmWN-DLEt4JnM
Go Fund Me for the facade & marquee.
https://www.mahoningmatters.com/local-news/want-to-help-fund-a-facelift-for-the-foster-theatre-heres-how-you-can-chip-in-3937211?fbclid=IwAR2soq2FnZc9RanXdpPEZIGn2XHa_S5tqgeCy6E0O9npZH6xP0tlltQLPJA
Set to reopen Labor Day Weekend.
https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/renovate-des-plaines-theater-set-to-re-open-labor-day-weekend/?fbclid=IwAR1A3bc_en-RWKTYUTCLcDDQqu6SsPKKf6C9bedx_bnEKQTrzZQJB3oGI0U
1961 marquee photo added credit Dolph Briscoe Center for American History. Courtesy Retro Houston.
“The Singing Marine” was released July 3, 1937, so likely first run.
Thank you. I reached out to the Facebook author for larger versions of his images, but have not heard back yet.
Is the Budget Suites no longer on that site? Everything comes up as that being it’s address.
This Facebook post has a 1951 print ad and 1930s photo of the Mt. Morris Theatre in the comments. One comment also says one of the last film to debut there was “King Creole” in July 1958, so it was in operation until at least then.
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=3780516761994839&set=gm.3563224957087090
The Uploaded date is the actual date of the photo, and on all related photos.
Disregard the Taken on: date.
The above 2018 date is correct.
1990 Suicidal Tendencies album “Light Camera Revolution” cover utilizing the Vista Theatre marquee.
https://www.discogs.com/Suicidal-Tendencies-Lights-Camera-Revolution/master/18733
“Quentin Tarantino Says He Bought L.A.’s Vista Theatre”
https://variety.com/2021/film/news/quentin-tarantino-buys-vista-theatre-los-angeles-1235011904/?fbclid=IwAR0M0S-qBZo8uEDxyy1jk6k7libgoXxHRYmP8eyMRDHaYnVNxmz3MusBKYA
Address shows as 852 N. Clark in the print ad in the 2011 comment, and 854 N. Clark in the print ad in the gallery.
Varsity has been given landmarks status and is undergoing a 3 million dollar renovation.
https://www.kcci.com/article/varsity-theater-snookies-malt-shop-sign-given-landmark-status/36880662
Ha, right your are. Here is the real update on the update.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/06/29/with-new-developer-on-board-long-vacant-congress-theater-could-reopen-in-2023/?fbclid=IwAR1ubtkpTCopRVIkKHejTSKKdSGrLecmm5Y7Og5JcRdDm-Cv4Mf2t69ua4I
Based on the photo posted directly above by kencmcintyre on March 22, 2010, there was a second smaller one story Capitol Theatre at 929 Atlantic Avenue which is still standing. The two buildings to it’s right are also still standing in the October 2019 street view. However it is not the same Capitol Theatre pictured above the Overview, which is clearly a two story structure whose address we still don’t know. Though I’ve found a reference to a Capitol Theatre at 827 Atlantic Avenue, which was likely this larger one. As that address is just as close to the intersection of Maryland Avenue and Atlantic Avenue as the small Capitol Theatre in the 2010 linked photo.
If the city is paying $375K for demolition of a one story commercial building they are either getting ripped off, or they inflated it so the former owner gets paid his half of that as the article states. The national average for tearing down a commercial building is $4-$8 a square foot, and decreases as the square footage goes up. The Campus 4 Cinemas square footage is 15,200. Even at $10 a square foot factoring in hazardous materials removal etc., it would/should still be less than half that cost.
Bergen County is auctioning off the William Center this Summer.
Save The William Center link below, with auction link within.
https://www.savethewilliamscenter.com/?fbclid=IwAR3lH24C-t7nF6bDrNOQQCm1KDyKiSg7tY7aQXYC7s8FgwQmkUezSjXmEew
Article with photos of the Apple store conversion.
https://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/apple-tower-theatre-store-los-angeles-california-usa?fbclid=IwAR3YEdO6tIn6Gwn_tCegaeozZ5mb0zK1mDpmgRoZrDKOjiumTLHVYTh96hg
Update: “The Brat” ran 12 weeks at the Colonial beginning in December 1917.
https://cambridge.dlconsulting.com/?a=d&d=Sentinel19180209-01.2.43&e=——-en-20–1–txt-txIN——-
There will be a marquee lighting and ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday June 26th at 8pm. Article below.
https://www.advantagenews.com/re-lighting-the-sign-at-jerseyville-movie-theater/article_d712b4a0-d468-11eb-86f9-bb2e6d0c94e0.html?fbclid=IwAR0lr_gR3H3jXxgU0ghtg2m8WJjmmTReD57dV666xauL_thYN2jjTZHoogA
Current article about the Foster Theatre.
https://www.mahoningmatters.com/local-news/fostering-a-new-future-iconic-youngstown-theater-gets-new-life-3894587?fbclid=IwAR3ZxKWwjSVxMcL1NTSLjkdoxW1hIqonRofNG0lodGJdCEe93B3WCvYeskk
Restoration nearly complete. Article with photos below.
https://milwaukeerecord.com/film/check-out-the-nearly-complete-restoration-of-the-oriental-theatre/?fbclid=IwAR2Q3n5tHGGvdHnOz4ycIsee1Dnq5YQ0OyTWd0FkfBiqP3PFXgA_Y6oR_TY
Website for current tenant Media Benders, with a link at the bottom to donate to help save the Palace Theater.
https://mediabenders.tv/?fbclid=IwAR2x2EC2HdOSwAX61tQEO3wfIznfVHAIkOSzSh4zDKyqCxLQOUm11ug4n34