John trust you will add the Perry to CT. A very interesting story. However, according to the University of Florida article I mentioned in a previous posting, the Perry only was active 1948-1949 and then it became a nightclub, The Cotton Club.
According to AI the Rose served the Pleasant Street African-American community “along side” the Lincoln. An article by the University of Florida indicates this northside community was serviced by the Rose and Lincoln theatres while the Perry was on the south side.
Owner had considered restoring the theatre but, instead, it became Visible Books, a bookstore, cafe and performing space utilizing the original stage. I have uploaded a current photo of the stage from the bookstore and an image of the stage when the renovation was being done taken by one of the workers, Matt Mattia Rocco.
Joe, both you and John are incorrect; he doubly so because the Masonic Lodge is a new build, designated “20 Main Street”, while the theatre, before the ceiling fell in and it closed, was at 19.
The Google image to which you refer is of the Masonic Lodge. The actual theatre, the low building visible in the center of the photo I have uploaded from the Senoia Area Historical Society and Museum, is plainly marked “Senoia Theatre”.
Uploaded a 1948 photo identified as Front Street, Pelham, GA. The theatre in the image doesn’t have the elaborate facade of the Park so I am going to assume it’s Pine.
The Victory started out life as the Alexandra. Amalgamated Theatres took over in 1928, renovated the auditorium and added to the facade. The two second story windows in the picture I have uploaded are part of the addition.
At some point it became the Victory and closed in the late 90s.
The early history of this theatre depends upon where you look. The one dates the opening as the Tivoli in 1910. Then as the Star in 1913 and Alhambra in 1914.
Conversion to a ballroom was easy since the floor was always flat.
The Tudor opened in June 1929. Since the style was Tudor, which came first the name or the interior design? There were no Sunday night performances but Saturday was a special dressup night and seats could be reserved. At one time there were up to 300 permanently reserved seats.
With the advent of popular TV attendance dropped sharply so the stall portion of the theatre (main floor) was closed off and only the circle (balcony) open.
I have uploaded some photos from the Remuera Heritage including the original and later facade, the interior and the full exterior.
There is much more of the Tudor story and additional pictures on the site.
Original owner was George L. Trammell. At some point name changed to Joy. Presumably became the Gem after the rebuild from the fire in 1953. Final movie was Kiss of the Vampire in 1964. Added to the Directory of Historic Places in April 2025.
Uploaded a photo from before the recent transformation.
Uploaded a booster ad for the Burntex in the 1936-37 Burnet High School Yearbook.
John trust you will add the Perry to CT. A very interesting story. However, according to the University of Florida article I mentioned in a previous posting, the Perry only was active 1948-1949 and then it became a nightclub, The Cotton Club.
According to AI the Rose served the Pleasant Street African-American community “along side” the Lincoln. An article by the University of Florida indicates this northside community was serviced by the Rose and Lincoln theatres while the Perry was on the south side.
Amidon is actually a city and the county seat!
For a time it housed the Pink Panther Club. See photo I have uploaded where the Oxford sign is still visible.
Uploaded a photo of the demolition. Could not find one when operational.
Poor quality ad from 1915 uploaded.
Uploaded a 1966 picture as the Plaza and a 1915 ad as the Princess.
Never actually saw the image John uploaded. It was gone before I started looking into the situation.
Uploaded a current picture of the building since no image of the theatre in use is available.
If you wonder about the other photo the explanation is that the theatre was in a Slavic neighborhood.
Owner had considered restoring the theatre but, instead, it became Visible Books, a bookstore, cafe and performing space utilizing the original stage. I have uploaded a current photo of the stage from the bookstore and an image of the stage when the renovation was being done taken by one of the workers, Matt Mattia Rocco.
Uploaded a photo of an early ticket when the admission was 10 cents posted by Kohzuworks. Even then there was a tax!
Joe, both you and John are incorrect; he doubly so because the Masonic Lodge is a new build, designated “20 Main Street”, while the theatre, before the ceiling fell in and it closed, was at 19.
The Google image to which you refer is of the Masonic Lodge. The actual theatre, the low building visible in the center of the photo I have uploaded from the Senoia Area Historical Society and Museum, is plainly marked “Senoia Theatre”.
According to AI the address was 230 E. Elm which was right in the heart of the historic district.
A posting on Facebook indicates an opening date of 1909 and mentions that the venue also hosted stage plays and community events.
I found no reference that it existed beyond the 1922 fire and subsequent demolition.
Uploaded a 1948 photo identified as Front Street, Pelham, GA. The theatre in the image doesn’t have the elaborate facade of the Park so I am going to assume it’s Pine.
The largest theatre in South West Georgia. Closed in 1980, burned and was demolished.
The Victory started out life as the Alexandra. Amalgamated Theatres took over in 1928, renovated the auditorium and added to the facade. The two second story windows in the picture I have uploaded are part of the addition.
At some point it became the Victory and closed in the late 90s.
Located at 160-162 Symonds Street the Lyric opened in 1911. Of the 1,400 seats only those in the upper circle were upholstered.
The premiere of New Zealand’s first dramatic film, Hinemia, was here.
A provision in the sale of the theatre by Kerridge-Odeon was that it could not be used for commercial exhibition of films for 10 years.
As the Oriental Ballroom dances were presented twice each week featuring well know orchestras.
After serving as a skating rink, it was abandoned and demolished in 1983.
I have uploaded photos as the Lyric and the Chinese Hall.
Multiple venues in Auckland have been known as the State. There is currently one other on CT.
Uploaded photo of a roll of tickets to the Rialto being offered on EBay for $125.00.
The early history of this theatre depends upon where you look. The one dates the opening as the Tivoli in 1910. Then as the Star in 1913 and Alhambra in 1914.
Conversion to a ballroom was easy since the floor was always flat.
The Tudor opened in June 1929. Since the style was Tudor, which came first the name or the interior design? There were no Sunday night performances but Saturday was a special dressup night and seats could be reserved. At one time there were up to 300 permanently reserved seats.
With the advent of popular TV attendance dropped sharply so the stall portion of the theatre (main floor) was closed off and only the circle (balcony) open.
I have uploaded some photos from the Remuera Heritage including the original and later facade, the interior and the full exterior.
There is much more of the Tudor story and additional pictures on the site.
The Urban cost $36,000 and was air conditioned. Whether a/c in 1936 as is does now is questionable.
Original owner was George L. Trammell. At some point name changed to Joy. Presumably became the Gem after the rebuild from the fire in 1953. Final movie was Kiss of the Vampire in 1964. Added to the Directory of Historic Places in April 2025.
Uploaded a photo from before the recent transformation.
New operator was Pinet.
New operator was Pinet.