I just learned through a friend in Atlanta that the Fox Theatre has formed the Fox Institute to help restore/repair other theatres throughout the State of Georgia. The theatres are as follows: Rylander in Americus, Imperial in Augusta, Holly in Dahlonega, Gem in Calhoun, Grand Opera House in Macon, Springer Opera House in Columbus, DeSoto in Rome, Strand in Marietta, The Ritz in Thomaston, The Ritz in Brunswick, Emma Kelly in Statesboro, Douglass in Macon, Cox Capitol in Macon, Morton in Athens and The Grand in Fitzgerald.
The Atlanta Constitution article says that the DeSoto was built in Rome GA (1929)and that it was the first movie palace in the South designed for “talkies”.
After comparing the current to the past photos I noticed that the vertical marquee reading TEMPLE is not on the theatre facade anymore and it should be as I personally don’t like the current look.
And perhaps Warner Lady could help us out with interior photos. I can’t seem to locate her email address so hopefully she’ll read our request and contact me @
I did take photos, but would have to find them on my digital camera and then send them to you. The photos have to be on one of my digital chips though they were not taken recently.
Lost: These are fine photos. I have been given a tour of this theatre and it is a real gem on State Street. BTW, I ran into the current general manager a few weeks ago and told him that I’d like to see the original organ returned to the Warner and he agreed so that is a start in the right direction! They know where it is and that certainly helps…there hasn’t been an organ in this theatre since the original one was sold.
When I lived in south Florida I traveled through Clewiston many times, but never noticed this theatre as I, unfortunately, wasn’t into theatres then! Darn!
Lost: Yes, a fine looking theatre! Congrats to Irv and to all of those who worked on this theatre in central Florida. I do hope to visit this theatre and meet Irv next winter.
I will read the article, but it is a sad note in this theatre’s history. If it is just closing, perhaps it can still be save as closing is far better than demolition though one sometimes follows the other.
Lost: Your March 27th photo was in a recent Atlanta Constitution article where I have further commented about on the Rylander Theatre CT site.
I just learned through a friend in Atlanta that the Fox Theatre has formed the Fox Institute to help restore/repair other theatres throughout the State of Georgia. The theatres are as follows: Rylander in Americus, Imperial in Augusta, Holly in Dahlonega, Gem in Calhoun, Grand Opera House in Macon, Springer Opera House in Columbus, DeSoto in Rome, Strand in Marietta, The Ritz in Thomaston, The Ritz in Brunswick, Emma Kelly in Statesboro, Douglass in Macon, Cox Capitol in Macon, Morton in Athens and The Grand in Fitzgerald.
The Atlanta Constitution article says that the DeSoto was built in Rome GA (1929)and that it was the first movie palace in the South designed for “talkies”.
I applaud them.
In fact, you can see in the current photos where the vertical marquee was once attached between the 2 round exterior designs.
After comparing the current to the past photos I noticed that the vertical marquee reading TEMPLE is not on the theatre facade anymore and it should be as I personally don’t like the current look.
And in the meantime, perhaps Warner Lady will come through for us, too! I will try to reach her via phone also.
Okay….I know where the memory card is, I just have to look through them! LOL!
If ever there was a theatre entrance, this is it with the famous name high above…..Al Ringling! A must-see, in person, someday!
And perhaps Warner Lady could help us out with interior photos. I can’t seem to locate her email address so hopefully she’ll read our request and contact me @
I did take photos, but would have to find them on my digital camera and then send them to you. The photos have to be on one of my digital chips though they were not taken recently.
Lost: These are fine photos. I have been given a tour of this theatre and it is a real gem on State Street. BTW, I ran into the current general manager a few weeks ago and told him that I’d like to see the original organ returned to the Warner and he agreed so that is a start in the right direction! They know where it is and that certainly helps…there hasn’t been an organ in this theatre since the original one was sold.
Too bad it was twinned though.
When I lived in south Florida I traveled through Clewiston many times, but never noticed this theatre as I, unfortunately, wasn’t into theatres then! Darn!
Irv: Lost is a HE and I’ll let you know when I find myself in central FL next winter!
Lost: Another great photo of a great theatre in Michigan!
Regal Cinemas seems to enter the picture in many locations. They are headquartered in Knoxville TN.
MVT: I can’t answer your question, but there are CT members who can so be patient and the answer will come forth!
Lost: Yes, a fine looking theatre! Congrats to Irv and to all of those who worked on this theatre in central Florida. I do hope to visit this theatre and meet Irv next winter.
EagleArt Gallery: Enjoyed the phone pictures of the Gem’s concession area. Thanks.
Lost: Yeah, “by flipping a coin”! LOL!
Lost: Unfortunately, I think there are so many CT theatres listed as closed that should actually be listed as demolished!
After comparing marquee photos they sure made a nice improvement from what was seen in the 80’s!
I will read the article, but it is a sad note in this theatre’s history. If it is just closing, perhaps it can still be save as closing is far better than demolition though one sometimes follows the other.
I wonder who the architect was for the Palace being next door to the Eberson designed Rivoli?
It is truly a crime that both the Rivoli and the Palace were demolished in the same year! What a loss for the City of Toledo!