Showmen's Trade Review (Apr-Jun 1939)

Page 26 SHOW^IEN'S TRADE REVIEW May 27, 1939 Theatre Construction Work has begun on the new RicheHeu Theatre at Tarpon Springs, Fla. The house has already taken shape with structural steel in place, and with electrical work under way. The theatre will be completely modern when finished and will have a seating capacity of 600. Charles H. Richelieu is owner of the building, the work on which is being done by John Klepach. The theatre will probably open around July 1. Plans have been made for the construction of a one-story theatre and store building at Cliffside Park, Hoboken, N. J. The rear part of the property will be used for parking, and chain-store organizations have leased shops from the plans. Preliminary action was taken recently by the directors of the Casino Theatre and Casino Pier Company, Wildwood, N. J., toward the construction of a new theatre to replace the one which burned down several weeks ago. Construction bids will be received in June. Plans are being prepared by W. H. Lee, Philadelphia architect. At the United States Veterans' Administration Hospital on the Cold Springs road near Indianapolis, Ind., plans are going forward for the construction of a recreation building, including a theatre, following word from Washington. The theatre of the proposed building would seat between 300 and 500 persons. An 850-seat theatre, plans for which have been prepared for a company in which Jack O'Connell of the Loop and other theatres is the principal, is to be constructed in Toledo, Ohio, on the site of the Odd Fellows Temple, 3015 Detroit Avenue. Architects Hahn & Hayes have prepared plans for the structure. Ground has been broken at Santa Rosa, Calif., for the new Vogue Theatre, to be erected by the Rosenberg interests for the Intercoast Amusement Co. Work has started on a new theatre in China Grove, N. C, to be erected on the site of the Grove Theatre which was recently destroyed by fire. Costing $8,000, the new building will conform in every detail to state regulations. Excavation has been completed at Des Moines, Iowa, for the construction of a new neighborhood motion picture theatre. Costing $20,000, it will be completed August 1, and has been leased to the Tri-States Theatre Corp. It will have a glazed tile modernistic front and will be finished in instinctive colors! for every requirement — in MOTION PICTURE TICKETS Highest Quality Right Prices KELLER-ANSELL TICKET CO. Suite 608, 723 7th Ave., N.Y.C. Bryant 9-7532 modernistic style inside. In addition to the theatre with its seating capacity of 600, the building will include a store room. The house is to be air-conditioned and wired for the use of special hearing aids for the hard-of-hearing. It will also have a regular stage. Eight motion pictures theatres are operated in Des Moines by Tri-States. An up-to-date theatre, work on which is scheduled to begin within the next few weeks, is to be constructed at Champaign, 111., by George Barber, owner of the Star Theatre and partner in the Gem Amusement Co. The building formerly housed a garage. Opening is scheduled for sometime during the Fall. Construction has begun on a new neighborhod theatre and store building in Fresno, Calif. Scheduled to be ready by October 1, the house will be operated by Fox West Coast Theatres, Inc. It will cost approximately $200,000. One of the most beautiful and modern theatres ever to be presented to Lehigh Valley movie patrons will be the new Capitol, to be erected soon in Northampton, Pa., by Henry A. Miller and leased by the Northampton Theatre Co. The front and interior construction and design will feature colorful structural glass and metal. It will have about 800 luxurious and comfortable seats and will be completely air-conditioned. David Supowitz is the architect. Plans are being made for the construction of a new 600-seat theatre on the south side of Roosevelt Avenue between 89th and 90th streets in Elmhurst, L. I. Construction of the Crescent Amusement Co.'s new $75,000 theatre to replace its present Savoy has been started at Princeton, Ky., by the Princeton Lumber Co., contractors on the new house. Said to have been prepared by one of the South's leading architects, the plans call for a theatre with a seating capacity of approximately 1,000, a spacious lobby and foyer, ladies' and men's lounges on the mezzanine floor, and modern heating and cooling equipment. Cut stone and beautifully colored structural glass with stainless steel trim in a modern design will make up the facade. The theatre will be the first completely fireproof building constructed in Princeton. Arrangements are being made for the construction of a new $500,000 theatre at Main and Edwards street in Buffalo. Construction has been started on the new Astor Theatre at Attica, N. Y., by the Martina Circuit. Cost of the theatre has been set at $50,000, and it will be ready for opening September 1. It will be fireproof, of cement block and steel construction and will have a glass front. George H. Ketcham of Syracuse is the architect, and Carl Espersen of Batavia the contractor. Renovations and Openings A new addition and remodeling of the present auditorium is planned for the Majestic Theatre, Phillipsburg, Pa., and work has started in that direction. The seating capacity of 430 will be nearly doubled, according to Frederick Schollar, the architect in charge of the work. The present entrance is to be revamped, and a 4S-foot extension is to be added to the rear of the theatre. There will be no balconj'. Large, new rest rooms will be built in and a lobby drinking fountain will be installed. A new feature to be added is the "cry room," where mothers may take their crying babies, watch the performance and not annoy other patrons. General Manager Garth Lindsay expects to open the remodeled house around July L Completed by the Martina Circuit at a cost of $60,000, the New Family Theatre opened recently at Mt. Morris, N. Y. The new house is modern in every detail. The historic Forest Theatre at Carmel, Calif., is to be rebuilt as a WPA project. Officials hope to have the work completed in time for summer productions. The Lincoln Theatre, Aiken, S. C, which has been closed for several weeks, will be reopened soon following extensive renovations including an extension to the building. The name of tht theatre will be changed. Enlargement of the Rialto Theatre, Wilbington, Del, at a cost of about $80,000 has been announced by A. J. Blair, proprietor. The seating capacity will be increased from 450 to 750. Hellinger, Inc., Philadelphia, are the general contractors, and plans have been drawn up by W. H. Lee, Philadelphia architect. Concealed violet ray lighting which nullifies bacteria will be installed in the ceiling. Similar equipment will be placed in the men's smoking room and ladies' lounge. Air conditioning will be extended throughout the enlarged theatre. There will be more room between rows of seats, and wider aisles. Lobby, foyer and entrance spaces will all be enlarged. At present below the street level, the rest rooms will be moved to the second floor. The projection room, which will be nearer the center of the theatre space, will have such features as soundproofing, air conditioning, a washroom and lavatory, running hot water, cooled drinking water and facilities necessary for the comfort and convenience of the projectionists. The Royal Theatre, Tarpon Springs, Fla., is being rebuilt for Charles A. Richelieu. When completed it will have a seating capacity of 562. The building will be extended 18 feet to provide additional space. The en Get Our Ideas . . . Have our staff of experts plan your improvements. A representative Is in your territory regularly. See him. 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