Schoharie in Schoharie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Schoharie Free Movies
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, September 7, 2013
1. Schoharie Free Movies Marker
First Known Free Open-Air
Motion Picture Presentations
Thursday, June 7, 1917 To Sept.
And Each Summer Until Sept. 1930
(See Reverse Side)
Sponsored By The Schoharie Board Of Trade
First Ever Free Open-Air Talking
Motion Picture Presentations
Thur., June 11, 1931 and Continued
Each Summer until Sept. 1942
(See Reverse Side)
Sponsored By The Schoharie Board Of Trade
Erected by The Schoharie Board Of Trade.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is June 7, 1917.
Location. 42° 39.835′ N, 74° 18.711′ W. Marker is in Schoharie, New York, in Schoharie County. Marker is on Main Street (New York State Route 30), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 290 Main Street, Schoharie NY 12157, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Schoharie Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Throop Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Oldest Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First School
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Also see . . . Schoharie Free Street Movies 1917-1942. (Submitted on March 13, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, September 7, 2013
2. Free Open Air Motion Pictures
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, September 7, 2013
3. Free Open-Air Talking Motion Pictures
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, September 7, 2013
4. Schoharie Free Movies Marker
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, September 7, 2013
5. Schoharie Free Movies Marker
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, September 7, 2013
6. Schoharie Free Movies Marker
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, June 8, 2017
7. A Century Under the Stars
On Thursday, June 8th, 2017 Schoharie held a centennial celebration, "A Century Under the Stars", in honor of the Free Street Movies held there from 1917 to 1942. The lawn of the 1870 Schoharie County Courthouse was the center of the program with a screen erected in front of the court house. Main Street was closed down for the benefit of the celebration. The antique autos were pulled up onto the street for the movie presentation.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, June 8, 2017
8. A Century Under the Stars, June 8, 2017
The "A Century Under the Stars" celebration was presented by the Schoharie County Historical Society and the Greenville Drive-In. There was a great turnout for the evening, and a debt of gratitude is due the fine folks who organized this event and made it happen, especially Dwight Grimm and Carle Kopecky. The historic marker can be seen, left of center, in the midst of the gathered audience.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 310 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 13, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 7, 8. submitted on June 9, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
