Saving a childhood memory
Thank you Boone. I was thrilled to read in the Watauga Democrat that Boone was able to purchase the Appalachian Theater.
Oh, the memories of old Boone. I grew up in the 50s and 60s in the Zionville (Mabel) area. Going to the movies was a treat. Admission was 25 cents. A box of popcorn, a candy bar and a coke were also 25 cents for all three. There wasn't really anything else to entertain in Boone. Of course, Appalachian Theater was the place to go on dates.
I would love to see the theater used as a move theater. My husband and I took our kids there and we continued enjoying movies there when toward the end it cost $1, and then $1.50.
I was heartsick when the theater closed. I was afraid what happened to the Daniel Boone Hotel would be the same for the theater.
I used to sit in Dr. Jack Lawrence's dentist chair staring at the hotel. I couldn't believe the fate of such a special landmark.
Too many special businesses have disappeared during the years: Crest 5 & 10, Belk, Newton, Walkers Jewelry, Stallings Carolina Drug Store, Dixie music store, Cato's, Church's. So many have gone.Thank you for saving what has been part of our childhood and our lives.
Cindy Norris EllenZionville
Oh, the memories of old Boone. I grew up in the 50s and 60s in the Zionville (Mabel) area. Going to the movies was a treat. Admission was 25 cents. A box of popcorn, a candy bar and a coke were also 25 cents for all three. There wasn't really anything else to entertain in Boone. Of course, Appalachian Theater was the place to go on dates.
I would love to see the theater used as a move theater. My husband and I took our kids there and we continued enjoying movies there when toward the end it cost $1, and then $1.50.
I was heartsick when the theater closed. I was afraid what happened to the Daniel Boone Hotel would be the same for the theater.
I used to sit in Dr. Jack Lawrence's dentist chair staring at the hotel. I couldn't believe the fate of such a special landmark.
Too many special businesses have disappeared during the years: Crest 5 & 10, Belk, Newton, Walkers Jewelry, Stallings Carolina Drug Store, Dixie music store, Cato's, Church's. So many have gone.Thank you for saving what has been part of our childhood and our lives.
Cindy Norris EllenZionville