One of the more rewarding "perks" in this never ending research project is uncovering a small insignificant article buried deep within the pages of a newspaper that hasn't been read in many many years. Such is the case with this graphic reporting on the numerous persons, places, and things in the Chambersburg during the spring of 1914. I have highlighted the little article telling of the construction of the planned "Venetian Garden" theater. Who knew that the fabled "Park" theater that would take up that triangular lot on Anderson Street and Whittaker Avenue in Chambersburg had such an interesting genealogy? The lower graphic is from the opening day of the new outdoor theater, May 21, 1914.
One of the more rewarding "perks" in this never ending research project is uncovering a small insignificant article buried deep within the pages of a newspaper that hasn't been read in many many years. Such is the case with this graphic reporting on the numerous persons, places, and things in the Chambersburg during the spring of 1914. I have highlighted the little article telling of the construction of the planned "Venetian Garden" theater. Who knew that the fabled "Park" theater that would take up that triangular lot on Anderson Street and Whittaker Avenue in Chambersburg had such an interesting genealogy? The lower graphic is from the opening day of the new outdoor theater, May 21, 1914.
Ralph Lucarella said...
HI TOM....I CAN RECALL A MOVIE THEATRE CALLED THE BEBE IN THE BURG THAT FEATURED ITALIAN MOVIES SOMETIME IN THE 1920'S. MY MOTHER TOOK ME THERE OFTEN AND IT WAS VERY BORING CAUSE IT WAS'NT IN ENGLISH. I BELIEVE THE THEATRE WAS NEAR THE OLD WASHINGTON SCHOOL. REGARDS.
ReplyDeleteHi Tom and Ralph:)
ReplyDeleteThe Bebe I think was on 723Chestnut Avenue where that art deco cleaners building is now.
A great find Tom. This is stuff we
never knew. Thanks for the good work as always:)
Tom, I will ask two questions. Could the other article have been the Genesis of the Swan Street Ice House of Burg fame? It was pretty much around the corner from the story about the two energetic brothers.
ReplyDeleteThe other is about a column from about a week ago. Was the intersection of Nottingham and Mulberry the location of what my parents called "The Baby Pond" .. ??
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