Salvage as much as possible at the very least, but try convincing developer to build around it or even move the building. If the theater in part or in whole is donated to a non-profit, the owner would be eligible for a tzx write-off. It’s not too late. Keep trying even when the end seems near. Good luck!
The the article ays the theater’s upper facade is intact, but please realize the terra cotta on the lower facade is as well, beneath the display cases and aluminum siding which can be removed easily.
I have contacted Patrick Crowley directly, and hope he will post the press release I composed with Al on the homepage. Landmarking is another issue, and I understand that someone could have submitted it.
I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest that may “save the day” for an endangered early 20th century theater by the prolific Thomas Lamb in Queens, NY. It is available for lease and possibly for purchase. Please e-mail at your earliest convenience, and I will share more information. Thanks!
I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest that may “save the day” for an endangered early 20th century theater by the prolific Thomas Lamb in Queens, NY. It is available for lease and possibly for purchase. Please e-mail at your earliest convenience, and I will share more information. Thanks!
Ridgewoodguy123: Can you please tell me who owned it before and who the owner is right now. Did you speak with the current owner? The owner can generate lots of income if he leased some of the theaters to a theater/performing arts non-profit. It can be a star venue in Ridgewood, and still show films in some of the theaters. Why in the world would he prefer retail? Isn’t there enough stores on that block and along Myrtle Ave? The Ridgewood Theatre is a distinctive historical building, and this is a UNIQUE opportunity. Many of us feel it should be treated as such.
I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest that may “save the day” for an endangered early 20th century theater by the prolific Thomas Lamb in Queens, NY. It is available for lease and possibly for purchase. Please e-mail at your earliest convenience, and I will share more information. Thanks!
I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest that may “save the day” for an endangered early 20th century theater by the prolific Thomas Lamb in Queens, NY. It is available for lease and possibly for purchase. Please e-mail at your earliest convenience, and I will share more information. Thanks!
I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest that may “save the day” for an endangered early 20th century theater by the prolific Thomas Lamb in Queens, NY. It is available for lease and possibly for purchase. Please e-mail at your earliest convenience, and I will share more information. Thanks!
Hi Todd (TDeluca), I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest that may “save the day” for an endangered early 20th century theater by Thomas Lamb in Queens, NY. It is available for lease and possibly for purchase. Please e-mail and I will share more information. Thanks!
I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest who will “save the day” for an endangered early 20th century theater of great historic merit in Queens, NY by Thomas Lamb. The theater is available for lease and possibly for purchase. Please e-mail me at your earliest convenience. I can be reached at for more information. Thanks!
I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest who will “save the day” for an endangered early 20th century theater of great historic merit in Queens, NY by Thomas Lamb. The theater is available for lease and possibly for purchase. If you know of someone who may be interested, please e-mail me at your earliest convenience. I can be reached at for more information. Thanks!
I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest who will “save the day” for an endangered early 20th century theater of great historic merit in Queens, NY by the prolific Thomas Lamb. The theater is available for lease and possibly for purchase. I know NY is a bit of a stretch, but if you are interested or know of someone who may be, please e-mail me at your earliest convenience. I can be reached at for more information. Thanks!
Hi David! I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest who will “save the day” for an endangered early 20th century theater of great historic merit in Queens, NY by Thomas Lamb. The theater is available for lease and possibly for purchase. Please e-mail me at your earliest convenience. I can be reached at for more information. Thanks!
I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest who will save the day for an endangered early 20th century theater of great historic merit in Queens, NY by Thomas Lamb. The theater is available for lease and possibly for purchase. Please e-mail me at your earliest convenience. I can be reached at for more information. Thanks!
I sent you an e-mail yesterday with all the specifics, but I’m posting here to make sure you see it. I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest who will save the day for an endangered early 20th century theater of great historic merit in Queens, NY by Thomas Lamb. The theater is available for lease and possibly for purchase. Please e-mail me at your earliest convenience. I can be reached at for more information. Thanks!
By any chance, do you know of anyone who is interested in leasing and possibly purchasing a historic early 20th century theater in NY by Thomas Lamb? It is endangered, and I am a preservationist who’s hoping to find someone ASAP. I will provide more info via e-mail: Thanks!
I am a preservationist, who is seeking parties of interest that may “save the day” for an endangered early 20th century theater by the prolific Thomas Lamb in Queens, NY. The theater may be available for lease or purchase. If you are interested, please contact me at your earliest convenience for more information via e-mail. Timing is crucial! Thanks!
For my joint press release with Al & our appeal to potential parties of interest and the general public:
http://cinematreasures.org/news/18787_0_1_0_C/
Please e-mail me at and I will be happy to share my thoughts this evening. I have to head back to work. Mention who you are in the subject line.
Great! Perhaps the facade can be salvaged and donated as well. It can be reused, rather than feeding a landfill.
Please still try to encourage the developer to donate some facade elements then.
Salvage as much as possible at the very least, but try convincing developer to build around it or even move the building. If the theater in part or in whole is donated to a non-profit, the owner would be eligible for a tzx write-off. It’s not too late. Keep trying even when the end seems near. Good luck!
The the article ays the theater’s upper facade is intact, but please realize the terra cotta on the lower facade is as well, beneath the display cases and aluminum siding which can be removed easily.
I have contacted Patrick Crowley directly, and hope he will post the press release I composed with Al on the homepage. Landmarking is another issue, and I understand that someone could have submitted it.
I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest that may “save the day” for an endangered early 20th century theater by the prolific Thomas Lamb in Queens, NY. It is available for lease and possibly for purchase. Please e-mail at your earliest convenience, and I will share more information. Thanks!
Hi Steve Patrick,
I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest that may “save the day” for an endangered early 20th century theater by the prolific Thomas Lamb in Queens, NY. It is available for lease and possibly for purchase. Please e-mail at your earliest convenience, and I will share more information. Thanks!
Any updates on this once cherished theater?
Thanks, Lost Memory!
Ridgewoodguy123: Can you please tell me who owned it before and who the owner is right now. Did you speak with the current owner? The owner can generate lots of income if he leased some of the theaters to a theater/performing arts non-profit. It can be a star venue in Ridgewood, and still show films in some of the theaters. Why in the world would he prefer retail? Isn’t there enough stores on that block and along Myrtle Ave? The Ridgewood Theatre is a distinctive historical building, and this is a UNIQUE opportunity. Many of us feel it should be treated as such.
Can someone please post a photo with a workable link?
Where is the Jackson Theatre?
To James Searles:
I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest that may “save the day” for an endangered early 20th century theater by the prolific Thomas Lamb in Queens, NY. It is available for lease and possibly for purchase. Please e-mail at your earliest convenience, and I will share more information. Thanks!
I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest that may “save the day” for an endangered early 20th century theater by the prolific Thomas Lamb in Queens, NY. It is available for lease and possibly for purchase. Please e-mail at your earliest convenience, and I will share more information. Thanks!
I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest that may “save the day” for an endangered early 20th century theater by the prolific Thomas Lamb in Queens, NY. It is available for lease and possibly for purchase. Please e-mail at your earliest convenience, and I will share more information. Thanks!
Hi Todd (TDeluca), I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest that may “save the day” for an endangered early 20th century theater by Thomas Lamb in Queens, NY. It is available for lease and possibly for purchase. Please e-mail and I will share more information. Thanks!
I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest who will “save the day” for an endangered early 20th century theater of great historic merit in Queens, NY by Thomas Lamb. The theater is available for lease and possibly for purchase. Please e-mail me at your earliest convenience. I can be reached at for more information. Thanks!
I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest who will “save the day” for an endangered early 20th century theater of great historic merit in Queens, NY by Thomas Lamb. The theater is available for lease and possibly for purchase. If you know of someone who may be interested, please e-mail me at your earliest convenience. I can be reached at for more information. Thanks!
Hi Ajay!
I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest who will “save the day” for an endangered early 20th century theater of great historic merit in Queens, NY by the prolific Thomas Lamb. The theater is available for lease and possibly for purchase. I know NY is a bit of a stretch, but if you are interested or know of someone who may be, please e-mail me at your earliest convenience. I can be reached at for more information. Thanks!
Hi David! I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest who will “save the day” for an endangered early 20th century theater of great historic merit in Queens, NY by Thomas Lamb. The theater is available for lease and possibly for purchase. Please e-mail me at your earliest convenience. I can be reached at for more information. Thanks!
Hi Jenny,
I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest who will save the day for an endangered early 20th century theater of great historic merit in Queens, NY by Thomas Lamb. The theater is available for lease and possibly for purchase. Please e-mail me at your earliest convenience. I can be reached at for more information. Thanks!
Hi Jimmie,
I sent you an e-mail yesterday with all the specifics, but I’m posting here to make sure you see it. I am a preservationist who is seeking parties of interest who will save the day for an endangered early 20th century theater of great historic merit in Queens, NY by Thomas Lamb. The theater is available for lease and possibly for purchase. Please e-mail me at your earliest convenience. I can be reached at for more information. Thanks!
Hi “Agent86,”
By any chance, do you know of anyone who is interested in leasing and possibly purchasing a historic early 20th century theater in NY by Thomas Lamb? It is endangered, and I am a preservationist who’s hoping to find someone ASAP. I will provide more info via e-mail: Thanks!
Hi Lainnman,
I am a preservationist, who is seeking parties of interest that may “save the day” for an endangered early 20th century theater by the prolific Thomas Lamb in Queens, NY. The theater may be available for lease or purchase. If you are interested, please contact me at your earliest convenience for more information via e-mail. Timing is crucial! Thanks!