View source for Sharonville, OH (1429 E Kemper Rd)

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! style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; width:35%;" | Type
| Locations
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! style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; width:35%;" | Start date
| 1981-10-21
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! style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; width:35%;" | Store number
| 738
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! style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; width:35%;" | Floor space
| 10,406
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! style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; width:35%;" | Coordinates
| 39.28390862, -84.44942663
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! style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; width:35%;" | Tags
| ShowBiz Pizza Place
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! style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; width:35%;" | Contributors
| CyberSnout
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'''''Sharonville, OH (1429 E Kemper Rd) #738''''' originally opened up on October 21, 1981, as a ShowBiz Pizza Place <ref name="cep1">[https://www.showbizpizza.com/info/documents/spp/spp_sales_company_8-81_8-82.pdf showbizpizza.com]</ref> and then closed its doors on January 8, 1984. <ref name="cep2">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-post/121527379/ newspapers.com]</ref> The store would then re-open on September 8, 1992, as a Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza, still open to this day now as a Chuck E. Cheese.<ref name="cep3">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-sharonville-open/180547982/ newspapers.com]</ref>

== History ==

On June 18, 1981 'The Sharonville City Council gave final approval Thursday to an ordinance that will Showbiz Pizza to apply for $1.35 million in Ohio industrial revenue bonds for land, equipment and construction of a 10,000 squre-foot building at 1330 E. Kemper Road". <ref name="cep31">Informed via CEC Employee in 2020</ref> Construction would soon begin on the property with the ShowBiz Pizza Place opening up on October 21, 1981, as the 1st ShowBiz Pizza in Ohio. The store featured The Rock-afire Explosion [[Classic Stage]], New Games, Oven-Fresh Pizza, Sandwiches, Salad Bar, and more. In 1982, to support the Bengals getting into Super Bowl XVI, ShowBiz Pizza ran a promotion at Sharonville, OH, and [[Cincinnati, OH (8801 Colerain Ave)]]. The event would happen January 24th, in which you'd watch the event on a 'Wide Screen TV' and also bring in cans of soup in return for "Four Free Game Tokens and the soup goes to charity". <ref name="cep4">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-uncle-klunk-cin/180548476/ newspapers.com]</ref> In 1983 as part of [[The Amazing Uncle Klunk Traveling Show (Event)]] they would receive Uncle Klunk.<ref name="cep5">Internal Creative Engineering, INC document</ref> They would also retain Klunk, retrofitting him into Santa as part of [[Santa On Stage Show 1983 (Event)]]<ref name="cep6">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-showbiz-souperbo/180548399/ newspapers.com]</ref>. On January 8, 1984, the ShowBiz Pizza Place would close as "part of a series of 40 closings and sales designed to trim operations in 'over-saturated' markets". <ref name="cep2" /> The Rock-afire Explosion would be sent back to Creative Engineering, Inc. to be re-used for the Miami, FL (19191-A S Dixie Hwy) <ref name="cep7">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-post-sneakers-open/180492612/ newspapers.com]</ref>

=== Post-Closure ===
In 1985, a nightclub named Sneaker's (also known as Sneaker's Nite Club) opened up inside the former ShowBiz Pizza Place. <ref name="cep8">[https://www.newspapers.com/image/102188782/ newspapers.com]</ref> In 1987, 'Sneakers of Cincinnati' would close due to failing to pay rent. An auction would be held on December 29, 1987, at 10:00 am. The items sold were 'Doors, rug, telephones, broken chairs, store bus, records, mike stand, sander, jars, heavy duty Sawz-all, 3 backgammon boards & dice, 2 malt makers, 18 unit locker, 4 chairs, volleyball, display cases, trivia pursuit game, 2 large rolls of drapery fabric'.<ref name="cep9">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-sneakers-closed/180492255/ newspapers.com]</ref>

The property would sit vacant until January 1991 when the property would be put up for sale being advertised as '''''''TRI-COUNTY 1429 E. Kemper, formerly Sneakers Nite Club, 10,000+ S.F. on 1.66 acres, F.F. & E. included Excellent retail opportunity in heart of Tri-County'.<ref name="cep10">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-sharonville-cec/180492183/ newspapers.com]</ref> later that year in August 1991 'ShowBiz Pizza Time, Inc' would purchase the property for $675,000<ref name="cep11">[https://youtu.be/KEQlkbmODjk youtu.be]</ref>

=== 1990's ===
On September 8, 1992, the Sharonville, OH, Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza would open. The store was one of the first to receive [[SPT 1990's Remodel Program]]. The store also featured the [[2-Stage]]. It would retain the layout of the ShowBiz Pizza Place, with minor changes done by Sneakers of Cincinnati, such as installing a walkway into the kitchen on the left of what was originally the Salad Bar. This would mean the Food Tray would be installed in the kitchen instead of out front for guest access.  <ref name="cep12">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-showbiz-souperbo/180548399/ newspapers.com]</ref>. On November 23rd, 1993 (10 am-7 pm), an 'Informational Open House' was held by 'Chuck E. Cheese's/ShowBiz' to tell restaurant management the facts about their growth in 1993 and their 'livable' schedules.  <ref name="cep13">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-informational-op/180550189/ newspapers.com]</ref> In 1996, they would receive [[Phase 1 (1994)]]. The store would also receive new artwork, such as magazines and sports fixtures. During this revamp, the 'Kiddie Ride' area would have the Munch (1991 Portrait), Jasper (1991 Portrait). {{< wiki-link"Helen (1991 Portrait)" >}}, Chuck E. Cheese (1991 Portrait). & Ball Bath Sign removed for new artwork/sports fixtures such as Munch Empire State Building (SPT Décor), Toddler Town Sign (SPT Signage), Red Crayon, Blue Crayon, Ruler, Star (6') x2, [[Rolling Stone (Magazine)]], [[GQ Chuck E. Charming (Magazine)]], [[Soccer (Magazine)]], Hollywood (1991 Postcard), & Wild West (1991 Postcard).  <ref name="cep14">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HIw6Vg6iNU youtube.com]</ref><ref name="cep15">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqJdMVXj6hU youtube.com]</ref> Between 1997 and 1999, they would then receive [[Phase 2 (1997)]]. 

=== 2000's ===
Lastly, between 2000 - 2003, they would receive [[Phase 3 (2000)]] with the Toddler Zone installed next to the kitchen in the former 'Toddler Town' section. Between 2002-2005, The Tuxedo would be removed for his 'Cool Chuck' attire.<ref name="cep16">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-showbiz-souperbo/180548399/ newspapers.com]</ref> In Fall 2005, Sharonville would receive the [[CEC 2000's Remodel Program]], being one of the first in the country to receive the remodel. Due to that, the store would keep its dim lighting<ref name="cep17">[https://www.instagram.com/p/B4tVIm3H6ef/ instagram.com]</ref>. Between 2006 - 2009, the stage would receive more changes, such as replacing Helen's dress, removing the old patch design, and Pasqually's eyelids being repainted from brown to peach.<ref name="cep18">[https://www.flickr.com/photos/29597274@N00/70469644/ flickr.com]</ref><ref name="cep19">[https://cheeseepedia.org/photos/rblmt-wywjbsvsjqyq8pavif/ cheeseepedia.org]</ref>.

=== 2010's ===
Between 2010-2013, Sharonville would receive a minor update to the store, replacing all the dim lighting with fluorescent lighting. Addition of several pieces of artwork, such as two pieces from the [[CEC Warhol - Quad (CEC Décor)]] set, 'Celebration' (CEC Décor) and 'Family' (CEC Décor).  Between 2013-2014, Helen would receive a new mask.<ref name="cep20">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6wpycBNJKk youtube.com]</ref><ref name="cep21">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7UI9Qe38vI youtube.com]</ref>. In April 2016, the Skytubes were removed, allowing for an increase in games, the signage for the Toddler Zone was removed, and received a Game Package. <ref name="cep22">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-showbiz-souperbo/180548399/ newspapers.com]</ref> In December 2017, the back wall of the Toddler Zone was painted the same green as seen in the 2015 Update. One of the Cool Chuck Logo (CEC Signage) would be removed &amp; the Toddler Zone fort would be moved to the back wall during this. <ref name="cep23">[https://www.instagram.com/p/7ZEItQIc6b/ instagram.com]</ref> In March 2018, the CRT would be replaced with a flat screen<ref name="cep24">Cincinnati CEC Location updated all at once. Experienced Personally</ref>. In September 2018, the Cool Chuck shorts would be replaced with the Rockstar Jeans<ref name="cep25">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-showbiz-souperbo/180548399/ newspapers.com]</ref>. After [[Cincinnati, OH (8801 Colerain Ave)]] closed Sharonville would receive an unused roll of carpet, Train Ride Statue, Tik Tak Chuck Statue, One of the [[CEC Warhol - Quad (CEC Décor)]] posters, 'Good Behavior Guideline' sign, and The menus were sent to Sharonville<ref name="cep26">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrManuWkJmA youtube.com]</ref>. 

On October 8, 2019, Sharonville started its 2.0 remodel this would involve removing all pre-existing artwork, removing 2-Stage, removing pre-existing carpet, removing tiles, removing old fixtures installing new artwork, painting walls white, black, and some grey stripes, installing new booths, chairs, and tables, Installation of Dance Floor and Video Ring, and complete revamp of the exterior. The Video Ring would be installed on October 14, 2019, and the Dance Floor would be installed on October 30, 2019. The 2-Stage would be removed that night. The Head and Shoulders of Chuck E. Cheese, Helen, Munch, Jasper, and Pasqually would be sent to [[Florence, KY (7635 Mall Rd)]] in November 2019 for parts. November 30, 2019, would mark another new game package for Sharonville. One of the new rides was Chuck E. Cheese's Color Photo Ride (Avenger, 2019), which was a manufacturing error leading to brand new Avenger Chuck statues being installed in 2019. When replacing the bathroom doors, one of the doors was saved and reused for doors for the control room. The Grand Re-Opening would take place on December 12, 2019. <ref name="cep27">Informed via CEC Employee in 2018</ref>

=== 2020's ===
In January 2020, the Chuck E. Cheese 2.0 Logo art piece was installed above the counter. Photos of the exterior pre and post 2.0 were installed on the control room doors. In February 2020, the Train Ride Statue from [[Cincinnati, OH (8801 Colerain Ave)]] was put on display on the Prize Counter. Then, in late 2020, the Tik Tak Chuck statue replaced the Train Ride Statue. <ref name="cep28">Informed via CEC Employee in 2018</ref> The statue would be removed sometime in 2022. <ref name="cep29">Personally Experienced</ref>

On August 12, 2024, Sharonville would begin its 'Entertainment Upgrade' throughout the week. This would involve installing [[Video Wall]], upgrading the Dance Floor to the 2021 Model, replacing the old 'Character Portrait' posters with new posters to fit the new size limitations, and new games. On August 27, 2024, Sharonville installed its Trampoline Zone and the Trampoline Zone Chuck E. Cheese and Mr. Munch posters. <ref name="cep30">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRjHjw41hfE youtube.com]</ref>

== Videos ==

{| class="wikitable"
! Link !! Description !! Footage Date
|-
| [https://youtu.be/7ZC3teXTaxw YouTube] || Shows the stage playing Birthday 2009 || 2009
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| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7UI9Qe38vI YouTube] || Shows the stage in 2013, playing April 2013 Segment 6 || April 16, 2013
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| [https://youtu.be/WwbqtFRVxR4 YouTube] || Shows the stage in 2016 playing 'In The Future' || March 30, 2016
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| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzi9ZbuKo-0 YouTube] || Shows the stage in 2017 playing 'Chuck E.'s Place' || May 13, 2017
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| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEQlkbmODjk YouTube] || Store Tour showcasing the store less than a year before 2.0 || August 11, 2018
|-
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgyiSoNSVWQ YouTube] || Shows the stage in 2019 playing 'Gamin' Time' || May 4, 2019
|-
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRjHjw41hfE YouTube] || Documentation of the store during the remodel || October-December 2019
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| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGzY4lbWz9M YouTube] || Footage of the grand re-opening, store tour, and live show. || December 12, 2019
|}

=== Remodels & initiatives ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Name !! Start !! End !! Serial !! Notes
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| [[SPT 1990's Remodel Program]] || 1992-09-08 ||  ||  || 
|-
| [[CEC 2000's Remodel Program]] || 2005 ||  ||  || 
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| [[CEC 2.0 Remodel Program]] || 2019-12-12 ||  ||  || 
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| SPP Standard Layout || 1981-10-21 || 1984-01-08 ||  || 
|}

=== Stages ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Name !! Start !! End !! Serial !! Notes
|-
| [[Classic Stage]] || 1981-10-21 || 1984-01-08 ||  || 
|-
| [[2-Stage]] || 1992-09-08 || 2019-10-30 ||  || Replaced by Dance Floor. Last 2-Stage in the state.
|-
| [[Chuck E. Live Stage (Dance Floor)]] || 2019-10-30 || 2024-08-12 ||  || 2019 Model
|-
| [[Chuck E. Live Stage (Dance Floor)]] || 2024-08-13 ||  ||  || 2019 Model
|}

=== Animatronics ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Name !! Start !! End !! Serial !! Notes
|-
| [[Rolfe Dewolfe & Earl Schmerle (Animatronic)]] || 1981-10-21 || 1984-01-08 || 4-81 1-5 || Sent to Miami, FL (19191 S Dixie Hwy)
|-
| [[Dook Larue (Animatronic)]] || 1981-10-21 || 1984-01-08 || 4-81 2-5 || Sent to Miami, FL (19191 S Dixie Hwy)
|-
| [[Fatz Geronimo (Animatronic)]] || 1981-10-21 || 1984-01-08 || 4-81 3-5 || Sent to Miami, FL (19191 S Dixie Hwy)
|-
| [[Beach Bear (Animatronic)]] || 1981-10-21 || 1984-01-08 || 4-81 4-5 || Sent to Miami, FL (19191 S Dixie Hwy)
|-
| [[Mitzi Mozzarella (Animatronic)]] || 1981-10-21 || 1984-01-08 || 4-81 5-5 || Sent to Miami, FL (19191 S Dixie Hwy)
|-
| [[Billy Bob (Animatronic)]] || 1981-10-21 || 1984-01-08 || 4-81 6-5 || Sent to Miami, FL (19191 S Dixie Hwy)
|-
| [[Looney Bird (Animatronic)]] || 1981-10-21 || 1984-01-08 || 4-81 7-5 || Sent to Miami, FL (19191 S Dixie Hwy)
|-
| [[Choo Choo (Animatronic)]] || 1981-10-21 || 1984-01-08 || 4-81 8-5 || Sent to Miami, FL (19191 S Dixie Hwy)
|-
| [[Sun (Animatronic)]] || 1981-10-21 || 1984-01-08 || 4-81 11-5 || Sent to Miami, FL (19191 S Dixie Hwy)
|-
| [[Moon (Animatronic)]] || 1981-10-21 || 1984-01-08 || 4-81 11-5 || Sent to Miami, FL (19191 S Dixie Hwy)
|-
| [[Antioch (Animatronic)]] || 1981-10-21 || 1984-01-08 || N/A || Sent to Miami, FL (19191 S Dixie Hwy)
|-
| [[Uncle Klunk (Animatronic)]] || 1983 || 1984-01-08 || N/A || Unknown
|-
| [[Chuck E. Cheese (Cyberamic)]] || 1992-09-08 || 2019-10-30 || Unknown || Sent to Florence, KY (7635 Mall Rd) for parts
|-
| [[Guest Star / Helen Henny (Cyberamic)]] || 1992-09-08 || 2019-10-30 || Unknown || Sent to Florence, KY (7635 Mall Rd) for parts
|-
| [[Mr. Munch (Cyberamic)]] || 1992-09-08 || 2019-10-30 || Unknown || Sent to Florence, KY (7635 Mall Rd) for parts
|-
| [[Jasper T. Jowls (Cyberamic)]] || 1992-09-08 || 2019-10-30 || Unknown || Sent to Florence, KY (7635 Mall Rd) for parts
|-
| [[Pasqually (Cyberamic)]] || 1992-09-08 || 2019-10-30 || Unknown || Sent to Florence, KY (7635 Mall Rd) for parts
|-
| [[Wink]] || 1992-09-08 || 2019-10-30 || N/A || Unknown
|}

=== Attractions ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Name !! Start !! End !! Serial !! Notes
|-
| Trampoline Zone || 2024-08-27 ||  ||  || 
|}

== References ==
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== Import provenance ==
Imported from [https://github.com/The64thGamer/cheeseepedia/tree/274f085c7132d784f81b7a4cbd96e7a0922db854 Cheese-E-Pedia] at source revision <code>274f085c7132d784f81b7a4cbd96e7a0922db854</code>. Source material is provided under [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ CC BY-SA 4.0].