STRAND THEATER - Revision history

Randylyon at 19:16, 13 December 2023

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	Dubinsky Brothers of Chicago took over the ownership in 1976.		Dubinsky Brothers of Chicago took over the ownership in 1976.

	In August 1980, fire gutted the building, leading the owners to attempt on several occasions to sell the building. They applied for a demolition permit in 1983. This was denied in January, 1984. (4) In 1986 the Dubinsky Brothers sold the property to Mr. and Mrs. Jon Kreiss of Galena and Mrs. Kreiss' mother, Millie Boge of Dubuque.		In August 1980, fire gutted the building, leading the owners to attempt on several occasions to sell the building. They applied for a demolition permit in 1983. This was denied in January, 1984. The Historic Preservation Commission felt that the building was "squattier" than those around it, but was historically significant. (4) In 1986 the Dubinsky Brothers sold the property to Mr. and Mrs. Jon Kreiss of Galena and Mrs. Kreiss' mother, Millie Boge of Dubuque.

	In 1987 the new owners planned to convert the building into the Paramount Club, a nightclub complete with live bands playing hit tunes from the 1950s to the 1980s. Financing for the $500,000 project collapsed, and the owners approached [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]] about accepting the property as a gift. The church board voted to turn the land into a parking lot. However, a demolition permit was withheld by the city council for a period of up to ninety days to assess whether the structure had architectural significance or historical importance. Demolition of the building took place during December 1989 and January 1990.		In 1987 the new owners planned to convert the building into the Paramount Club, a nightclub complete with live bands playing hit tunes from the 1950s to the 1980s. Financing for the $500,000 project collapsed, and the owners approached [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]] about accepting the property as a gift. The church board voted to turn the land into a parking lot. However, a demolition permit was withheld by the city council for a period of up to ninety days to assess whether the structure had architectural significance or historical importance. Demolition of the building took place during December 1989 and January 1990.

Randylyon at 19:13, 13 December 2023

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	Dubinsky Brothers of Chicago took over the ownership in 1976.		Dubinsky Brothers of Chicago took over the ownership in 1976.

	In August 1980, fire gutted the building, leading the owners to attempt on several occasions to sell the building. They applied for a demolition permit in 1983. In 1986 the Dubinsky Brothers sold the property to Mr. and Mrs. Jon Kreiss of Galena and Mrs. Kreiss' mother, Millie Boge of Dubuque.		In August 1980, fire gutted the building, leading the owners to attempt on several occasions to sell the building. They applied for a demolition permit in 1983. This was denied in January, 1984. (4) In 1986 the Dubinsky Brothers sold the property to Mr. and Mrs. Jon Kreiss of Galena and Mrs. Kreiss' mother, Millie Boge of Dubuque.

	In 1987 the new owners planned to convert the building into the Paramount Club, a nightclub complete with live bands playing hit tunes from the 1950s to the 1980s. Financing for the $500,000 project collapsed, and the owners approached [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]] about accepting the property as a gift. The church board voted to turn the land into a parking lot. However, a demolition permit was withheld by the city council for a period of up to ninety days to assess whether the structure had architectural significance or historical importance. Demolition of the building took place during December 1989 and January 1990.		In 1987 the new owners planned to convert the building into the Paramount Club, a nightclub complete with live bands playing hit tunes from the 1950s to the 1980s. Financing for the $500,000 project collapsed, and the owners approached [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]] about accepting the property as a gift. The church board voted to turn the land into a parking lot. However, a demolition permit was withheld by the city council for a period of up to ninety days to assess whether the structure had architectural significance or historical importance. Demolition of the building took place during December 1989 and January 1990.
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	1. Chalmers, Diane, e-mail, March 26, 2019		1. Chalmers, Diane, e-mail, March 26, 2019

	1. Day, Mike (editor), '''The '50s: Vol. 1: 1950-1954''', Dubuque: Woodward Communications, 2015, p. 70		2. Day, Mike (editor), '''The '50s: Vol. 1: 1950-1954''', Dubuque: Woodward Communications, 2015, p. 70

	2. Tighe, Mike. "Strand, Grand Theaters Won't Switch to Triple-X," ''Dubuque Telegraph Herald'', August 6, 1972, p. 1A		3. Tighe, Mike. "Strand, Grand Theaters Won't Switch to Triple-X," ''Dubuque Telegraph Herald'', August 6, 1972, p. 1A

			4. Kraske, Steve, "Commission Tries to Save the Strand," ''Telegraph Herald'', p. 3

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Randylyon at 16:17, 28 March 2019

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	[[Image:STRAND.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illustration by Norman Zepeski]]		[[Image:STRAND.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illustration by Norman Zepeski]]
	[[File:strand.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]		[[File:strand.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]
	[[Image:STRAND1.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]STRAND THEATER. Originally the [[MAIN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH]], the building at 1198 Main was converted into a theater in 1919.		[[Image:STRAND1.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]STRAND THEATER. Originally the [[MAIN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH]], the building at 1198 Main was converted into a theater in 1919. The State became one of the Bradley Theaters along with the GRAND THEATRE, [[STATE THEATRE]] and AVON THEATER. (1)

	In the spring of 1953, two models were brought to Dubuque from Des Moines to demonstrate the special Polaroid three-dimensional glasses needed to watch 3-D movies at the Strand beginning the week of April 5th. (1)		In the spring of 1953, two models were brought to Dubuque from Des Moines to demonstrate the special Polaroid three-dimensional glasses needed to watch 3-D movies at the Strand beginning the week of April 5th. (2)

	In 1972 Bradley Theatres sold the ~~[[GRAND THEATRE]]~~ and Strand to Richard L. Davis. Davis had managed the [[DUBUQUE DRIVE-IN]] from 1950 to 1955 and at the time of the Dubuque purchase owned the Pioneer Drive-In and Cinema I and II in Des Moines. He had constructed seven first-run theaters in Des Moines and had brought the first cinerama theater to the state. (2)		In 1972 Bradley Theatres sold the Grand and Strand to Richard L. Davis. Davis had managed the [[DUBUQUE DRIVE-IN]] from 1950 to 1955 and at the time of the Dubuque purchase owned the Pioneer Drive-In and Cinema I and II in Des Moines. He had constructed seven first-run theaters in Des Moines and had brought the first cinerama theater to the state. (3)

	Dubinsky Brothers of Chicago took over the ownership in 1976.		Dubinsky Brothers of Chicago took over the ownership in 1976.
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	In 1987 the new owners planned to convert the building into the Paramount Club, a nightclub complete with live bands playing hit tunes from the 1950s to the 1980s. Financing for the $500,000 project collapsed, and the owners approached [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]] about accepting the property as a gift. The church board voted to turn the land into a parking lot. However, a demolition permit was withheld by the city council for a period of up to ninety days to assess whether the structure had architectural significance or historical importance. Demolition of the building took place during December 1989 and January 1990.		In 1987 the new owners planned to convert the building into the Paramount Club, a nightclub complete with live bands playing hit tunes from the 1950s to the 1980s. Financing for the $500,000 project collapsed, and the owners approached [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]] about accepting the property as a gift. The church board voted to turn the land into a parking lot. However, a demolition permit was withheld by the city council for a period of up to ninety days to assess whether the structure had architectural significance or historical importance. Demolition of the building took place during December 1989 and January 1990.




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			1. Chalmers, Diane, e-mail, March 26, 2019

	1. Day, Mike (editor), '''The '50s: Vol. 1: 1950-1954''', Dubuque: Woodward Communications, 2015, p. 70		1. Day, Mike (editor), '''The '50s: Vol. 1: 1950-1954''', Dubuque: Woodward Communications, 2015, p. 70

Randylyon at 15:55, 28 March 2019

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	In the spring of 1953, two models were brought to Dubuque from Des Moines to demonstrate the special Polaroid three-dimensional glasses needed to watch 3-D movies at the Strand beginning the week of April 5th. (1)		In the spring of 1953, two models were brought to Dubuque from Des Moines to demonstrate the special Polaroid three-dimensional glasses needed to watch 3-D movies at the Strand beginning the week of April 5th. (1)

	In ~~1961 [[YIANNIAS, Nickas J.\|Nickas J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included~~ the ~~[[ORPHEUM]],~~ [[GRAND THEATRE]]~~, [[STATE THEATRE]] and Strand Theater.~~		In 1972 Bradley Theatres sold the [[GRAND THEATRE]] and Strand to Richard L. Davis. Davis had managed the [[DUBUQUE DRIVE-IN]] from 1950 to 1955 and at the time of the Dubuque purchase owned the Pioneer Drive-In and Cinema I and II in Des Moines. He had constructed seven first-run theaters in Des Moines and had brought the first cinerama theater to the state. (2)

	~~In 1972 Bradley Theatres sold the Grand~~ and Strand to Richard L. Davis. Davis had managed the [[DUBUQUE DRIVE-IN]] from 1950 to 1955 and at the time of the Dubuque purchase owned the Pioneer Drive-In and Cinema I and II in Des Moines. He had constructed seven first-run theaters in Des Moines and had brought the first cinerama theater to the state. (2)

	Dubinsky Brothers of Chicago took over the ownership in 1976.		Dubinsky Brothers of Chicago took over the ownership in 1976.

Randylyon at 02:30, 14 February 2019

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	In the spring of 1953, two models were brought to Dubuque from Des Moines to demonstrate the special Polaroid three-dimensional glasses needed to watch 3-D movies at the Strand beginning the week of April 5th. (1)		In the spring of 1953, two models were brought to Dubuque from Des Moines to demonstrate the special Polaroid three-dimensional glasses needed to watch 3-D movies at the Strand beginning the week of April 5th. (1)

	In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, ~~Nicholas~~ J.\|~~Nicholas~~ J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included the [[ORPHEUM ~~THEATER~~]], [[GRAND THEATRE]], [[STATE THEATRE]] and Strand Theater.		In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, Nickas J.\|Nickas J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included the [[ORPHEUM]], [[GRAND THEATRE]], [[STATE THEATRE]] and Strand Theater.

	In 1972 Bradley Theatres sold the Grand and Strand to Richard L. Davis. Davis had managed the [[DUBUQUE DRIVE-IN]] from 1950 to 1955 and at the time of the Dubuque purchase owned the Pioneer Drive-In and Cinema I and II in Des Moines. He had constructed seven first-run theaters in Des Moines and had brought the first cinerama theater to the state. (2)		In 1972 Bradley Theatres sold the Grand and Strand to Richard L. Davis. Davis had managed the [[DUBUQUE DRIVE-IN]] from 1950 to 1955 and at the time of the Dubuque purchase owned the Pioneer Drive-In and Cinema I and II in Des Moines. He had constructed seven first-run theaters in Des Moines and had brought the first cinerama theater to the state. (2)

Randylyon at 03:06, 23 January 2018

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	In 1987 the new owners planned to convert the building into the Paramount Club, a nightclub complete with live bands playing hit tunes from the 1950s to the 1980s. Financing for the $500,000 project collapsed, and the owners approached [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]] about accepting the property as a gift. The church board voted to turn the land into a parking lot. However, a demolition permit was withheld by the city council for a period of up to ninety days to assess whether the structure had architectural significance or historical importance. Demolition of the building took place during December 1989 and January 1990.		In 1987 the new owners planned to convert the building into the Paramount Club, a nightclub complete with live bands playing hit tunes from the 1950s to the 1980s. Financing for the $500,000 project collapsed, and the owners approached [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]] about accepting the property as a gift. The church board voted to turn the land into a parking lot. However, a demolition permit was withheld by the city council for a period of up to ninety days to assess whether the structure had architectural significance or historical importance. Demolition of the building took place during December 1989 and January 1990.




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Randylyon at 03:05, 23 January 2018

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			[[Image:strandhemmer.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and Paul Hemmer]]
	[[Image:STRAND.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illustration by Norman Zepeski]]		[[Image:STRAND.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illustration by Norman Zepeski]]
	[[File:strand.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]		[[File:strand.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]

Randylyon at 05:13, 18 January 2018

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	In the spring of 1953, two models were brought to Dubuque from Des Moines to demonstrate the special Polaroid three-dimensional glasses needed to watch 3-D movies at the Strand beginning the week of April 5th. (1)		In the spring of 1953, two models were brought to Dubuque from Des Moines to demonstrate the special Polaroid three-dimensional glasses needed to watch 3-D movies at the Strand beginning the week of April 5th. (1)

	In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, Nicholas J.\|Nicholas J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included the [[ORPHEUM THEATER]], [[GRAND THEATRE]], [[STATE THEATRE]] and Strand Theater.		In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, Nicholas J.\|Nicholas J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included the [[ORPHEUM THEATER]], [[GRAND THEATRE]], [[STATE THEATRE]] and Strand Theater.

			In 1972 Bradley Theatres sold the Grand and Strand to Richard L. Davis. Davis had managed the [[DUBUQUE DRIVE-IN]] from 1950 to 1955 and at the time of the Dubuque purchase owned the Pioneer Drive-In and Cinema I and II in Des Moines. He had constructed seven first-run theaters in Des Moines and had brought the first cinerama theater to the state. (2)

	Dubinsky Brothers of Chicago took over the ownership in 1976.		Dubinsky Brothers of Chicago took over the ownership in 1976.
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	1. Day, Mike (editor), '''The '50s: Vol. 1: 1950-1954''', Dubuque: Woodward Communications, 2015, p. 70		1. Day, Mike (editor), '''The '50s: Vol. 1: 1950-1954''', Dubuque: Woodward Communications, 2015, p. 70

			2. Tighe, Mike. "Strand, Grand Theaters Won't Switch to Triple-X," ''Dubuque Telegraph Herald'', August 6, 1972, p. 1A

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	[[Category: Zepeski]]		[[Category: Zepeski]]

Randylyon at 19:34, 17 January 2018

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	[[Image:STRAND.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illustration by Norman Zepeski]]		[[Image:STRAND.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illustration by Norman Zepeski]]
	[[File:strand.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]		[[File:strand.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]
	[[Image:STRAND1.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]STRAND THEATER. Originally the [[MAIN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH]],		[[Image:STRAND1.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]STRAND THEATER. Originally the [[MAIN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH]], the building at 1198 Main was converted into a theater in 1919.
	the building at 1198 Main was converted into a theater in 1919.

	In the spring of 1953, two models were brought to Dubuque from Des Moines to demonstrate the special Polaroid three-dimensional glasses needed to watch 3-D movies at the Strand beginning the week of April 5th. (1)		In the spring of 1953, two models were brought to Dubuque from Des Moines to demonstrate the special Polaroid three-dimensional glasses needed to watch 3-D movies at the Strand beginning the week of April 5th. (1)

Randylyon at 19:33, 17 January 2018

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	[[Image:STRAND.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illustration by Norman Zepeski]]		[[Image:STRAND.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illustration by Norman Zepeski]]
	[[File:strand.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]		[[File:strand.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]
	[[Image:STRAND1.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]STRAND THEATER. Originally the [[MAIN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH]].		[[Image:STRAND1.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]STRAND THEATER. Originally the [[MAIN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH]],
	~~The~~ building at 1198 Main was converted into a theater in 1919. In the spring of 1953, two models were brought to Dubuque from Des Moines to demonstrate the special Polaroid three-dimensional glasses needed to watch 3-D movies at the Strand beginning the week of April 5th. (1)		the building at 1198 Main was converted into a theater in 1919.

			In the spring of 1953, two models were brought to Dubuque from Des Moines to demonstrate the special Polaroid three-dimensional glasses needed to watch 3-D movies at the Strand beginning the week of April 5th. (1)

	In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, Nicholas J.\|Nicholas J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included the [[ORPHEUM THEATER]], [[GRAND THEATRE]], [[STATE THEATRE]] and Strand Theater.		In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, Nicholas J.\|Nicholas J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included the [[ORPHEUM THEATER]], [[GRAND THEATRE]], [[STATE THEATRE]] and Strand Theater.

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	[[Image:STRAND.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illustration by Norman Zepeski]]		[[Image:STRAND.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illustration by Norman Zepeski]]
	[[File:strand.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]		[[File:strand.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]

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	[[Image:STRAND.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illustration by Norman Zepeski]]		[[Image:STRAND.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Illustration by Norman Zepeski]]
	[[File:strand.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]		[[File:strand.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]
	[[Image:STRAND1.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]STRAND THEATER. Originally the [[MAIN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH]].		[[Image:STRAND1.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]STRAND THEATER. Originally the [[MAIN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH]],
	~~The~~ building at 1198 Main was converted into a theater in 1919. In the spring of 1953, two models were brought to Dubuque from Des Moines to demonstrate the special Polaroid three-dimensional glasses needed to watch 3-D movies at the Strand beginning the week of April 5th. (1)		the building at 1198 Main was converted into a theater in 1919.

			In the spring of 1953, two models were brought to Dubuque from Des Moines to demonstrate the special Polaroid three-dimensional glasses needed to watch 3-D movies at the Strand beginning the week of April 5th. (1)

	In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, Nicholas J.\|Nicholas J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included the [[ORPHEUM THEATER]], [[GRAND THEATRE]], [[STATE THEATRE]] and Strand Theater.		In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, Nicholas J.\|Nicholas J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included the [[ORPHEUM THEATER]], [[GRAND THEATRE]], [[STATE THEATRE]] and Strand Theater.