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  • <p>November 2002</p>
  • <p>November 2002</p>
  • <p>November 2002</p>
  • <p>November 2002</p>
  • <p>The Eltinge Burlesque Theatre in the early-1930’s, playing burlesque & ‘talkies’.</p>
  • <p>The General Cinema Bay Plaza 10, photographed just prior to opening in 1989.</p>
  • <p>http://archive.org/stream/motionpicturenew112unse#page/110/mode/2up</p>
  • <p>March 24th, 2000 grand opening ad</p>
  • <p>In 1949, the Coliseum received a major makeover and this was the new concession area. Very space-aged look.</p>
  • <p>In 1949, the Coliseum received a major makeover. Here’s a look at the lobby.</p>
  • <p>A major remodel for the RKO Coliseum in 1949 provided a new look. And here’s the ticket booth circa 1949.</p>
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  • <p>A major renovation of the Coliseum took place in 1949 and the lobby looked markedly different.</p>
  • <p>1940 photo courtesy of Al Ponte’s Time Machine - New York Facebook page.</p>
  • <p>As Marshall’s, photo courtesy of Al Ponte’s Time Machine - New York Facebook page.</p>
  • <p>It’s Dec. 26, 1939 and time for the American Theatre to launch in the Bronx with “Escape” and “Over the Moon.” There’s a parade to celebrate the opening.</p>
  • <p>Original interior of the American Theatre at opening Dec. 26, 1939.</p>
  • <p>Entrance as Laffmovie</p>