Lowell, MA (199 Plain St)
199 Plain St, Store #457, is a Chuck E. Cheese's location that opened on May 27th, 1993, and is still around today. It is located in the Meadow Brook Center.
History
Lowell opened May 27th, 1993, in Meadow Brook Center, with a 1-Stage. The Show was produced by Kinetix Group Inc. All 5 of the opening day masks were from Corporate's Road Stage, designed by Jul Kamen.
Lowell would be the first 1-Stage to have a blank brick wall for Pasqually, as the other early 1-Stages would feature the "Pasqually's Amateur Hour" Art. Lowell also features minor differences in the cityscape backdrops that were changed for later versions, such as the edges of the far corners of the buildings being all green instead of the standard red that most 1-Stages would receive.
In 2001, Pasqually would receive a new mask. In 2002, Lowell would replace their Side Curtains with Lift Curtains. In the early 2000's, Helen received a new mask. Munch's hat would also be removed as early as 2001. Chuck got the Cool Chuck outfit in 2002. In 2003-2004, the Side to Side Curtains would be replaced with Up and Down Curtains.
Helen later got her third new mask and Chuck got the Avenger cap. Chuck's mask was replaced in January 2012. In May 2012, Lowell removed their Lift Curtains.
In August 2012, Lowell would receive the 2005 Remodel, also known as the 2003 "Cool Chuck" Reconfiguration / Major Remodel Initiative and expand, rebuilding the stage in the process. This also included a major exterior remodel as well. The address would also be changed from 209 Plain St to 199 Plain St. Chuck's khakis went missing for a period at this time, before being placed back on. The Avenger cap was removed in September 2013.
In 2017, Jasper and Pasqually would receive new masks, and Chuck got a new snout and jaw. In April 2018, Lowell would receive stage parts from Newington, New Hampshire, including Helen and Munch's masks, Munch's keyboard front, Pasqually's drum set, and Pasqually's shoes, which would be placed on Jasper. One of Chuck's ears was replaced with a 2005 ear in 2019.
In October 2021, Lowell's original Chuck, Helen, and Jasper top halves would be removed, and replaced with Worcester's top halves. This would mark the next, and possibly final major change to the stage.
Animatronics
Animatronic | Manufacturing date | Status |
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Chuck E. Cheese (Cyberamic) | 1993 | Top half replaced with Worcester's. Original Top Half destroyed. |
Helen Henny (Cyberamic) | 1993 | Top half replaced with Worcester's. Original Top Half destroyed. |
Mr. Munch (Cyberamic) | 1993 | In store. |
Jasper T. Jowls (Cyberamic) | 1993 | Top half replaced with Worcester's. Original Top Half destroyed. |
Pasqually (Cyberamic) | 1993 | In store. |
Wink | 1993 | In store. |
Gallery
(WIP)
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A photo of the store's exterior back in 2001 (PC: showbizpizza.com)
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A photo of the store's 1-Stage back in 2001 (PC: showbizpizza.com)
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A screenshot from a YouTube video of the store's 1-Stage back in Early 2012 before they relocated the Showroom (PC: chuckecheeseshows on YouTube)
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A photo of the store's 1-Stage on August 28th, 2017 (PC: Alicia on Google Maps)
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Two mice peeking out of one of the back room doors. Lowell has had rodent issues since 2001.
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The Rare Five Character Name Stars at Lowell, Circa 2011. Staten Island was the only other location known to have them.
Videos
Link | Description | Year |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XK8Az2zKNsw&t=2809s | Lowell's location installation mentioned in a CEC TV '93 ID spot. | September 14, 1993 |
https://youtu.be/VeFmFxGvAks | Lowell performing Birthday 1995, it is the earliest footage of the stage and features all original Corporate Office Masks. | 1995 |
https://youtu.be/0X_KHqjEra0 | Lowell during the Summer 2005 Show. | July 30th, 2005 |
https://youtu.be/f9mr3w2d2Qw | Lowell during the April 2012 Show. | June 21st, 2012 |
https://youtu.be/U9zy3pSeMKI | Lowell during the January 2013 Show, after receiving the 2005 Remodel. | January 6th, 2013 |
https://youtu.be/1oqM2m-VlMs | Lowell in 2019, after receiving new/reused masks in 2017 and 2018 respectively. | 2019 |
https://youtu.be/LNWe3Wm02M4 | Lowell in 2022, after replacing the top halves of Chuck, Helen, and Jasper with Worcester's in 2021. | November 10th, 2022 |
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kq8ANoVPdMc | Short Clip of "Let's Have a Party" from Show 1 2016 being performed on Lowell's 1-Stage. | May 11th, 2023 |
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/f_yrTvmK-QA | Short Clip of "In the Future" from Show 3 2015 being performed on Lowell's 1-Stage. | May 11th, 2023 |
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XhcZxS_eMPA | Short Clip of "Chuck E.'s Middle Name" from Show 2 2021 being performed on Lowell's 1-Stage. | May 11th, 2023 |
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/D5JVMmYxUV4 | Short Clip of "The Tail of Jasper T." from Show 1 2019 being performed on Lowell's 1-Stage. | May 11th, 2023 |
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/s9k_SnGpsL8 | Short Clip of "Gamin' Time" from Show 3 2016 being performed on Lowell's 1-Stage. | May 11th, 2023 |
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XP8qEswyOpY | Short Clip of "Crochet All Day" from Show 2 2021 being performed on Lowell's 1-Stage. | May 11th, 2023 |
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qBbZvPqlt5I | Short Clip of "Lend a Helping Hand" from Show 5 2018 being performed on Lowell's 1-Stage. | May 11th, 2023 |