Atlas / New Atlas/ Ritz Picture Theatre, Fletcher Street, Bolton

1914        Opened 26 January 1914. Prop., F. E. Spring.. Capacity 960.
1922        Proprietors: Atlas Picture House Co., Ltd.
1930:       Renamed New Atlas. revamp., reseating and WE sound.
1937        Renamed Ritz  Proprietor, Lancashire Cinema Co Ltd. 850 seats. 1941 - 750 seats.
1960        Closed

Reference    Builder 10 October 1913 Page 375 - plans passed
Reference    Gould Gazetteer
Reference    Bolton Building Regulation No 22167 B 13 August 1913 Picture Theatre Fletcher Street [DF]
Reference    Bolton Building Regulation No 22196 11 September 1913, Picture Theatre Fletcher Street [DF]
Reference    Bolton Evening News - Tuesday 27 January 1914 page 3

ATLAS PICTURE THEATRE - Yet another addition to Bolton's cinematograph shows was opened yesterday, a magnificent house in Fletcher Street attracting a large concourse of people. The hall is a lofty one which will go a long way to make it healthy and has been erected to seat 960 persons, It is in the midst of a populous district. The seating arrangements a good, the best of the tip up variety being in the rear. Every precaution has been taken to ensure the safety and comfort of the patrons. … The architects for the building are Messrs T. E. Smith and Son. [Bolton Evening News - Tuesday 27 January 1914 page 3]