The Grand in Wellsville is in a quaint central NYS town. Does anyone know the current status of this theatre? When last I visited the Grand had been twinned with the balcony area enclosed to show another movie.
Pleased to read that its Wurlitzer is still there and operational. They were built in North Tonawanda NY with the demonstration organ in the Riviera Theatre in NT for prospective buyers. There is a Wurlitzer in most surviving theatres in the Buffalo NY area.
Welcome to CT. I think whoever added this theatre wrote the historical piece. Not sure if it can be or should be changed though you certainly can add current information in your posts going forward.
Wish I could remember the theatre buff I corresponded with years ago re: the Dattola. This theatre is definitely art moderne with its art deco exterior design.
Found a 2009 article that mentions developer, Steve Kubrick by googling the words .. Dattola Theatre. He didn’t purchase the theatre though was willing to get involved in getting the theatre up and running again.
Coudersports is also known for the name, Eliot Ness. He lived the last 2 years of his life there. A book entitled Eliot Ness The Real Story was written by Paul Heimel. Paul was born and raised in the small town. He also helped write the history of the theatre on their website.
Any updated information would be greatly appreciated. Is the Vocal Hall of Fame Foundation and Tony Butala still involved? Today I reached out to him via FB.
Still hoping to see a photo of this theatre. Hard to believe that scenic Chagrin Falls once had a neighborhood theatre that the residents have let be lost to the ages.
The Grand in Wellsville is in a quaint central NYS town. Does anyone know the current status of this theatre? When last I visited the Grand had been twinned with the balcony area enclosed to show another movie.
Pleased to read that its Wurlitzer is still there and operational. They were built in North Tonawanda NY with the demonstration organ in the Riviera Theatre in NT for prospective buyers. There is a Wurlitzer in most surviving theatres in the Buffalo NY area.
If you have more information re: plans in ‘85 to reopen the Grand, please send to and title it Grand Theatre. Thanks.
What is the latest?
Welcome to CT. I think whoever added this theatre wrote the historical piece. Not sure if it can be or should be changed though you certainly can add current information in your posts going forward.
Music to my ears.
Will this theatre ever see a rebirth?
I do not recall these lights in the art deco Grand Theatre of my era.
Still hoping to see the light fixture photo. Have theatre info though after putting it in clipboard I can’t paste it here.
I see 2 more marquees .. the Circle and the Paramount. Talk about a theatre district! What happened to those theatres?
..glowed in the dark..
The 2 round windows above the marquee and ticket kios are distinctive DeAngelis design features.
Wish I could remember the theatre buff I corresponded with years ago re: the Dattola. This theatre is definitely art moderne with its art deco exterior design.
From the photos it looks like the designer might have been Michael DeAngelis.
Found a 2009 article that mentions developer, Steve Kubrick by googling the words .. Dattola Theatre. He didn’t purchase the theatre though was willing to get involved in getting the theatre up and running again.
What is the current status of this theatre?
This theatre built in the 20s needs to be saved and restored.
Coudersports is also known for the name, Eliot Ness. He lived the last 2 years of his life there. A book entitled Eliot Ness The Real Story was written by Paul Heimel. Paul was born and raised in the small town. He also helped write the history of the theatre on their website.
Classic example of a small town theatre treasure. Thank you John Regis.
Most major cities have made terrible theatre decisions.
Any updated information would be greatly appreciated. Is the Vocal Hall of Fame Foundation and Tony Butala still involved? Today I reached out to him via FB.
Is this theatre finally restored and reopened? Thought Sharon PA resident,Tony .. of The Letterman was launching the effort.
At least it re-opened.
Still hoping to see a photo of this theatre. Hard to believe that scenic Chagrin Falls once had a neighborhood theatre that the residents have let be lost to the ages.
I have visited this theatre and met the owner though don’t think I still have his email address.