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~ THEATRES ~
Header Photo about 1928>1930
(Album of Allan McCune in the Little Traverse Historical Society Museum)
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When "Talkies" Arrived in Petoskey
1929
1929
~ Alcazar Theatre ~
Petoskey, Michigan
Petoskey, Michigan
Bijou Theatre (Name to Change)
(Also see Majestic below)
Petoskey, Michigan
(Also see Majestic below)
Petoskey, Michigan
~ The Boyne Theatre ~
Boyne City, Michigan
Boyne City, Michigan
Theatre History of owners noted in above article...
Boyne City Theatre owner Boyd S. Heaton, 82, died 19 March 1999 at his home in Boyne City, Michigan.
Boyd's wife, and theatre co-owner, 89, passed 6 May 2010 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.
Boyne City Theatre owner Boyd S. Heaton, 82, died 19 March 1999 at his home in Boyne City, Michigan.
Boyd's wife, and theatre co-owner, 89, passed 6 May 2010 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility.
A 3 June 2020 Petoskey News Review headline stated, “Main Street, city buy historic Boyne Theater, parking lot.”
While some reservation was expressed by commissioners because of timing with COVID–19 still prevalent, the buyers will pay a purchase price of $350,000 for the theatre and $150,000 for the parking lot to Owners Round Lake Group LLC with the parent company of the neighboring Boyne City Taproom owned by Richard Bergman.
Plans include renovation and reopening of the theater–which was built in 1903 and hosted a variety of stage and screen presentations through the century that followed–will take three to five years to complete and will cost about 2.1 million.
While some reservation was expressed by commissioners because of timing with COVID–19 still prevalent, the buyers will pay a purchase price of $350,000 for the theatre and $150,000 for the parking lot to Owners Round Lake Group LLC with the parent company of the neighboring Boyne City Taproom owned by Richard Bergman.
Plans include renovation and reopening of the theater–which was built in 1903 and hosted a variety of stage and screen presentations through the century that followed–will take three to five years to complete and will cost about 2.1 million.
One Photo Above and Two Photos Below: The Boyne Theatre sign stated:
"Celebrate the Holidays in Boyne City Welcome Santa."
The HUGE SANTA was just around the corner from the theatre.
"Celebrate the Holidays in Boyne City Welcome Santa."
The HUGE SANTA was just around the corner from the theatre.
~ Casino Theatre ~
Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan
Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan
The Casino in Petoskey, 1909. Art Wright was the Operator.
M. Leach, Owner. Minnie Fryman was the Pianist, and J. Will Callahan, Singer.
Admission was five cents.
M. Leach, Owner. Minnie Fryman was the Pianist, and J. Will Callahan, Singer.
Admission was five cents.
Additional information about J. Will Callahan may be found on this same web site on the Bay View web page
by clicking HERE.
by clicking HERE.
~ Chief Theatre ~
Mackinaw City, Michigan
Mackinaw City, Michigan
~ Cinema III ~
Charlevoix, Michigan
Charlevoix, Michigan
~ Gaslight Cinema ~
302-304 Petoskey Street (Corner of Petoskey Street and Lake Street)
(Previously Temple Theatre; more info below about Temple Theatre)
Petoskey, Michigan
302-304 Petoskey Street (Corner of Petoskey Street and Lake Street)
(Previously Temple Theatre; more info below about Temple Theatre)
Petoskey, Michigan
Martha Alice Curtis, daughter of Heber and Emma (Burns) Curtis
worked as a cashier and usher at the Gaslight Theatre.
worked as a cashier and usher at the Gaslight Theatre.
The Gaslight Cinema remained on the Corner of Petoskey and Lake streets until being razed in 2006,
and remaining vacant as part of "The Hole" into 2023 at least.
Click HERE to access information on this same web site about the 1940s Pop Corn King and the Northpole Arcade
both located next to the Temple Theatre at 306 and 308 Petoskey Street.
The Northpole Cone Station had evolved from William Chrysler's 1919 box ball bowling.
In 1930 Chrysler opens a shooting gallery for 22 rifles.
Ralph Dean owned and ran these Petoskey Street properties as noted above,
until about 1963 when Dean replaced those businesses with Midway Auto Sales.
and remaining vacant as part of "The Hole" into 2023 at least.
Click HERE to access information on this same web site about the 1940s Pop Corn King and the Northpole Arcade
both located next to the Temple Theatre at 306 and 308 Petoskey Street.
The Northpole Cone Station had evolved from William Chrysler's 1919 box ball bowling.
In 1930 Chrysler opens a shooting gallery for 22 rifles.
Ralph Dean owned and ran these Petoskey Street properties as noted above,
until about 1963 when Dean replaced those businesses with Midway Auto Sales.
~ Hollywood Theatre~
325 East Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan
D. Charles Levinson's obituary stated that he owned and operated the Hollywood Theatre and
that his father Charles Levinson had founded the theatre.
The Hollywood Theatre opened for summers only in 1922.
Herman Feldman and Al Stein purchased the Palace Theatre,
along with the Hollywood in December 1962.
Herman Feldman died in 1963.
Fred Nelson, in partnership with Al Stein, in 1964, had the Hollywood and the Temple theatres.
In 1969 at the time when Fred Nelson owned both the Hollywood and the Temple,
Fred also purchased the Northland Drive-In.
325 East Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan
D. Charles Levinson's obituary stated that he owned and operated the Hollywood Theatre and
that his father Charles Levinson had founded the theatre.
The Hollywood Theatre opened for summers only in 1922.
Herman Feldman and Al Stein purchased the Palace Theatre,
along with the Hollywood in December 1962.
Herman Feldman died in 1963.
Fred Nelson, in partnership with Al Stein, in 1964, had the Hollywood and the Temple theatres.
In 1969 at the time when Fred Nelson owned both the Hollywood and the Temple,
Fred also purchased the Northland Drive-In.
* D. Charles Levinson's obituary stated that he owned and operated the Hollywood Theatre. With Charles' father Julius Hl. Levinson, the Levinson Department store was founded and was operated on the site of the Hollywood Theater until 1925 when the theater was constructed.
* The Hollywood Theatre opened for summers only in 1922. (How is this possible if the theatre was not constructed until 1925?)
* Herman Feldman and Al Stein purchased the Palace Theatre, along with the Hollywood in December 1962. Herman Feldman died in 1963.
* In 1969 at the time when Fred Nelson owned both the Hollywood and the Temple, Fred also purchased the Northland Drive-In.
* The Hollywood Theatre opened for summers only in 1922. (How is this possible if the theatre was not constructed until 1925?)
* Herman Feldman and Al Stein purchased the Palace Theatre, along with the Hollywood in December 1962. Herman Feldman died in 1963.
* In 1969 at the time when Fred Nelson owned both the Hollywood and the Temple, Fred also purchased the Northland Drive-In.
1996 Article Below: The Hollywood theater building owner, through the "Petoskey Facade Loan Program," had received a "great deal" on a local bank loan for fixing up its storefront. The owner of the Hollywood building stated, "Basically we wanted to restore the building to its original character." If anyone remembered, however, the front facade of the Hollywood theatre was white subway style tile, which is obvious in all of the OLD above photos. Sadly, those tiles were chipped off the front, and damaged in the process, and replaced with something less original.
Evidence of the Hollywood Theatre remains with the sign still hanging, but the theatre no longer exists.
Photo Below: Alex Childress' additional work also may be viewed at Alex Childress Photo.
Three Photos Below: Fred Nelson owned the Hollywood theatre, the Temple theatre, and the Northland Drive-In theatre. Fred's daughter Kristine married Randy Ferguson. In early 2021 Randy passed along an original light sconce from the Hollywood theatre to Dave Russell, a "Keeper of Pertinent and Local Memorabilia." Dave has a massive collection of lighting items, like the many shades shown in the photos below, as well as lighting fixtures that hang from the ceiling, or sit on shelves, in Dave's "Russell's Boot and Shoe" store just west of, and up the street, from the Hollywood location. After Randy gave Dave, the original metal sconce and shade (below right top photo), one of Dave's employees meticulously reproduced the shade as seen in the two photos below left, and bottom right. What an exquisite piece of restored and preserved history!
Allen Sevener who worked as a projectionist at the Hollywood Theater passed away 23 May 2018.
~ Indian River Theatre~
Indian River, Michigan
Indian River, Michigan
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~ Lyric Theatre ~
Harbor Springs, Michigan
Harbor Springs, Michigan
Henry "Hank" Huesing owned the Lyric Theater for one year
and then bought Water Wonderland Roller Skating Rink in 1976.
and then bought Water Wonderland Roller Skating Rink in 1976.
The new Lyric Theatre is located at 275 Main Street, Harbor Springs, Michigan.
The 27 July 2016 location is not the same location as the original Lyric Theatre.
The original location was 153 East Main Street in Harbor Springs (location of The Outfitter in 2016).
The new Lyric is a non-profit business (using volunteers),
showing new movies, classics and documentaries, on any of the three screens.
The 27 July 2016 location is not the same location as the original Lyric Theatre.
The original location was 153 East Main Street in Harbor Springs (location of The Outfitter in 2016).
The new Lyric is a non-profit business (using volunteers),
showing new movies, classics and documentaries, on any of the three screens.
~ Majestic Theatre ~
(Also known as Nicklo/Nickelo, and Bijou with additional Bijou information above)
Howard Street, Petoskey, Michigan
(Also known as Nicklo/Nickelo, and Bijou with additional Bijou information above)
Howard Street, Petoskey, Michigan
~ Northland Drive-In Theatre~
Petoskey, Michigan
Petoskey, Michigan
The Northland Drive-In Theatre opened 13 May 1953 and closed 6 July 1986.
~ Northland Drive-In Purchased by
Mr. and Mrs. John Bellany from Mr. and Mrs. James Koslow ~
1957
Mr. and Mrs. John Bellany from Mr. and Mrs. James Koslow ~
1957
~ Northland Drive-In Open Three Nights on Weekends ~
1960
1960
~ Fred Nelson's Corp. Buys Northland Drive-In ~
1969
1969
~ Fred Nelson calls it quits for the Northland Drive-In Theatre ~
1986
1986
1994 Photo Below: Northland Drive-In still very evident beside U.S. 31...
In the times of the 2020 COVID–19 pandemic, Drive-in Theatres are making a comeback, especially with the "social distancing" restrictions. At this 2020 time, America has a little over 300 Drive-in Theatres. Shankweiler's DRIVE-IN THEATRE is "America's Oldest Drive-in". Shankweiler's is located at Route 309, Orefield, Pennsylvania. Access the Shankweiler's theatre history by clicking HERE.
~ Opera House ~
On Bay Street across from Perry Hotel, Petoskey, Michigan
Operated for years by Guy M. Harwood who had established the FIRST drugstore in Petoskey...
"The old Opera House couldn't stand the competition of the movie houses
which were popular in the early part of this century,
so in time it became a roller rink and later on auto sales business. During WWI it was torn down."
On Bay Street across from Perry Hotel, Petoskey, Michigan
Operated for years by Guy M. Harwood who had established the FIRST drugstore in Petoskey...
"The old Opera House couldn't stand the competition of the movie houses
which were popular in the early part of this century,
so in time it became a roller rink and later on auto sales business. During WWI it was torn down."
Garland Petoskey, the young son of Louis Petoskey, grandson of Chief Petoskey, was a roller skater who toured the country in the late 1800's. In January of 1885 Garland Petoskey was giving a performing exhibition in the Opera House rink.
~ Palace Theatre ~
Petoskey, Michigan
Petoskey, Michigan
The Palace Theatre was founded by the Galster Family.
It was located at 316 Howard Street, Petoskey, Michigan (Beside Reid's Alley in 2019).
The Palace Theatre opened 1 July 1916 and remained open until the 1950s.
The Galster Family for many years operated the Palace Theater Co.
which had the Palace and New Temple theaters.
Herman Feldman and Al Stein purchased the Palace Theatre,
along with the Hollywood in December 1962.
Herman Feldman died in 1963.
It was located at 316 Howard Street, Petoskey, Michigan (Beside Reid's Alley in 2019).
The Palace Theatre opened 1 July 1916 and remained open until the 1950s.
The Galster Family for many years operated the Palace Theater Co.
which had the Palace and New Temple theaters.
Herman Feldman and Al Stein purchased the Palace Theatre,
along with the Hollywood in December 1962.
Herman Feldman died in 1963.
Photo Below: Galster Building with Palace Theatre (on right) and Eckle Drug Co.
Obituaries Below: Connection between the Palace Theatre location as being the Galster Building on Howard Street, Petoskey, Michigan... Both Elizabeth Moon and Anna Regan who had theatre connections were daughters of John Galsster.
PALACE THEATRE EMPLOYEE:
Theresa (Miller) Ford passed away 4 September 2021.
Theresa (Miller) Ford passed away 4 September 2021.
~ People's Theatre ~
~ Palace Theatre ~
Charlevoix, Michigan
Charlevoix, Michigan
~ Temple Theatre ~
Corner of Petoskey and Lake Streets, Petoskey, Michigan
(300-302 Petoskey Street, Petoskey, Michigan)
Location of part of The Hole in 2020!
Corner of Petoskey and Lake Streets, Petoskey, Michigan
(300-302 Petoskey Street, Petoskey, Michigan)
Location of part of The Hole in 2020!
About 1911, Capt. and Mrs. Walter E. Chrysler began operation of a bowling alley and shooting gallery near the corner of Lake and Petoskey streets. Captain Chrysler and his father ran a fleet of steamers on Little Traverse Bay; especially the "Gracie Barker." Additional information about the steamers on the bay may be accessed on this same web site by clicking HERE and scrolling toward the bottom of that web page. Captain Chrysler's wife was Elizabeth Alberta (Oakley) Chrysler. She was the daughter of Petoskey Public School's FIRST teacher Rachel Oakley.
In the 26 January 1954 Petoskey News Review & Northern Michigan Review article about
Preston Feather celebrating his 77th birthday, he remembered in 1913 he erected the Temple Theatre.
The 2014 article of "50 Years Ago" however, stated the Temple was built in 1918 by the late Cap Chrysler for the late Josephe Feldman, father Herman. It was sold to the late John L.A. Galster and Henry Galster and was managed by Les Taylor from 1934 to 1963. Taylor was general manager
of the Palace Theatre Co., which owned the Temple and the now closed Palace.
Preston Feather celebrating his 77th birthday, he remembered in 1913 he erected the Temple Theatre.
The 2014 article of "50 Years Ago" however, stated the Temple was built in 1918 by the late Cap Chrysler for the late Josephe Feldman, father Herman. It was sold to the late John L.A. Galster and Henry Galster and was managed by Les Taylor from 1934 to 1963. Taylor was general manager
of the Palace Theatre Co., which owned the Temple and the now closed Palace.
The first owner of Petoskey's Temple Theatre was Norman Feldman in 1913 (see obituary below).
He sold the theatre to John H. Galster in 1916.
The Galster Family for many years operated the Palace Theater Co.
which had the Palace and New Temple theaters.
By 1965 Fred Nelson owned the Temple Theatre.
He sold the theatre to John H. Galster in 1916.
The Galster Family for many years operated the Palace Theater Co.
which had the Palace and New Temple theaters.
By 1965 Fred Nelson owned the Temple Theatre.
Article Below: FIRST Big Show in the Temple
1913
1913
1916 Advertisement below associated with
Temple Theatre: METRO Pictures was a film distribution company founded in 1915. Article Below: Patsy Ruth Miller, a former Petoskey resorter starred in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." Patsy Ruth Miller played the heroine Esméralda part along with Lon Chaney's portrayal of the hunchback. The movie was being shown at the Temple Theatre in 1924. Click HERE for additional information about Patricia Ruth Miller (1904~1995).
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Photo/Text Below: Santa left a New Temple theatre ticket to the boy on the extreme right.
1937
1937
Photo Below: In the 1940s the Northpole Cone Station (later called the Northpole Arcade) was a small building next to the Temple which all ages enjoyed with food treats and pinball machines. In the early 1960s Ralph Dean who had owned the property, turned it into Mid-Way Auto Sales.
Photo Below: Northpole Storm Cave-In
Advertised as "Next To Temple Theatre"
In 1994 the Dawson Family bought the single screen Temple and converted it to five screens with about 950 seats. They sold the theatre to Lake Street Petoskey Associates about 2001... later to become part of "The Hole." Then, the Dawson Family built an eight-screen Petoskey Cinema in Bear Creek Township at 1540 Anderson Road, Petoskey, Michigan.
The Temple Theatre building was razed in 2006 when the entire block upon which the theatre sat was demolished
in preparation for Petoskey Pointe to proceed.
Access "The PIt" "The Hole" & PDP on this website for more information about Petoskey DISappointe.
TEMPLE THEATRE EMPLOYEES:
Allen Sevener who worked as a projectionist at the Temple Theater passed away 23 May 2018.
Theresa (Miller) Ford passed away 4 September 2021.
Allen Sevener who worked as a projectionist at the Temple Theater passed away 23 May 2018.
Theresa (Miller) Ford passed away 4 September 2021.
~ Vaudette Theatre ~
Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan
Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan