Can anyone remember the name of the movie theater in Moline?
Believe it went by Morris and/or Moline. Could be wrong! :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :laugh: :laugh:
Thanks,
Teresa posted a photo sometime ago showing it in 1937 with a name on the marquee of Deluxe Theater.
The Elk County History book calls it the Cozy Theater.
I was thinking I could remember the name if someone came up with it but I drew a blank on Morris.
Course, we always called it the Moline theater. I never saw a movie there, though.
Could be all of the names over the years.
Hopefully you can see it in this picture. It was called the Deluxe Theater at one point. It was there in 1915 according to my map. Right next to a cafe that I'm not sure of the name of. On closer inspection it was in between cafe's. My Mom owns the building now. At one point it had a bowling alley in it according to Cleo Beu.
(http://www.sktc.net/~lisat/deluxe.jpg)
Found another picture I think this one came from the forum. If anyone recognizes it or knows where the original is I'd really like a better copy.
(http://www.sktc.net/~lisat/deluxe2.jpg)
Both the Howard and Moline Theater advertised in their respective newspapers.
Both also had flyers printed on thin paper advertising all the shows for the week or two weeks.
You could pick up these flyers in some of the stores.
Howard Theater had a balcony. I dont know about Moline.
That's an interesting wagon. Is that corn and sorghum on it or what am I looking at?
They used to have a town celebration called the Kaffir Korn Karnival. That is probably Kaffir Corn. Now our celebration is called Crazy Days and is held toward the end of June. It is a weekend party starting with a free bean feed in the park that is followed by a baked goods auction. If you want to see what a $100.00 pie looks like stay for the fun. The moneys raised are used for town improvements such as park facilities. Hope this is right, if incorrect jump right in there and let us know.
:o :angel: I remember the balcony in the Plaza at Howard ;)
So do I. :o :o :o :o
Me too!!!!!!!!
Sure seems there must be some stories in there! ??? :D :angel:?
Some of the Howard theater seats, still connected, went to Waldo's Barber Shop for customers and visitors.
There were also two first class air line seats for customer also.
A month ago, I could see the air line seats inside as they were tearing the premises up for Julie's expansion.
Quote from: Mom70x7 on May 14, 2008, 11:24:08 PM
Sure seems there must be some stories in there! ??? :D :angel:?
Could be, :-X but I'm not talkin :angel:
OH, the memories!! ;) ;) ;)
MOTHER!! :o :o LOL
Was there some smoochin' goin' on?
Quote from: sixdogsmom on May 14, 2008, 06:56:58 PM
They used to have a town celebration called the Kaffir Korn Karnival. That is probably Kaffir Corn. Now our celebration is called Crazy Days and is held toward the end of June. It is a weekend party starting with a free bean feed in the park that is followed by a baked goods auction. If you want to see what a $100.00 pie looks like stay for the fun. The moneys raised are used for town improvements such as park facilities. Hope this is right, if incorrect jump right in there and let us know.
Actually a certain coconut creme pie usually goes for around $900 and a couple 2 or 3 years ago it went for $1200.00. The same fella always buys it.
I have more pictures of the Korn Karnival time period if anyone wants me to put them up.
Yes, please do. I would like to see them.
Me, too. I use to decorate my bike for the parade.