Yes, until it sold the theatre and office building to LIU. Then LIU leased the theatre back to Paramount Picture subsidiaries. In 1962, the leaseback expired and even though Paramount wanted to extend the lease, LIU needed the theatre for a gymnasium and then turned the lobby to a lunchroom and the downstairs for student uses. But who knew then that 54 years later, after all the theatre only lasted only 34 years. Long Live the New Paramount and thanks to effort back then when LIU management took care not to destroy the entire place. Good foresight on their account. That’s why the theatre
portion is as intact as it is.
The Wurlitzer Pipe Organ never left the building since it closed in 1962. It has been used at Baseketball Games and at many other occasins as the 50th Anniversary of the Rock ‘n’ Roll shows of the 1950’s with Murray the “K” some years back and several black and white silent films. It still rises on lifts in its' original space.
Yes, until it sold the theatre and office building to LIU. Then LIU leased the theatre back to Paramount Picture subsidiaries. In 1962, the leaseback expired and even though Paramount wanted to extend the lease, LIU needed the theatre for a gymnasium and then turned the lobby to a lunchroom and the downstairs for student uses. But who knew then that 54 years later, after all the theatre only lasted only 34 years. Long Live the New Paramount and thanks to effort back then when LIU management took care not to destroy the entire place. Good foresight on their account. That’s why the theatre
portion is as intact as it is.
Was the Paramount owned by Paramount Pictures?
The Wurlitzer Pipe Organ never left the building since it closed in 1962. It has been used at Baseketball Games and at many other occasins as the 50th Anniversary of the Rock ‘n’ Roll shows of the 1950’s with Murray the “K” some years back and several black and white silent films. It still rises on lifts in its' original space.
Lets hope they will bring back the Wurlitzer pipe organ?