Comments from jurayj - Cinema Treasures

jurayj commented about What are the ten most endangered theaters? on Nov 27, 2007 at 5:59 am

/theaters/1075/
here is the link for cinema 1 and 2
this is a must for your list

jurayj commented about What are the ten most endangered theaters? on Nov 27, 2007 at 5:59 am

jurayj commented about What are the ten most endangered theaters? on Nov 27, 2007 at 5:54 am

I would like to see Cinema 1 and 2 in new york city at Third Avenue and East 59th STreet added to the list. Would that be possible?
It is one of the most important International Style movie houses in the U.S. and I think the first piggy back duplex designed and built. Currently the owner which is the same owner of the Angelica Theater on Houston in NY has covered over the blue tile facade with stucco in a successful bid to prevent landmarking. The only hope is for the current owner or a new owner to see the value in what the have and restore it to its glamorous mid 1960’s style.

jurayj commented about Jackson Heights Cinema on Mar 20, 2006 at 6:36 pm

could someone please post current photos of the jacksons exterior facade including entrance details, and any current interior shots
to show its condition, I am looking for highly intact new york movie houses to present to the landmarks commission

jurayj commented about Cinema 1, 2 & 3 by Angelika on Mar 21, 2005 at 8:57 am

could dave-bronx please contact me about what is happening with this theater. I amongst others have been lobbying to have it protected

my email is
THANKS
john

jurayj commented about Cinema 1, 2, 3 Also Set To Close on Mar 21, 2005 at 8:53 am

does anyone know whether they stuccoed over the blue tile work or whether is was torn off first

I need to find out and any on site observation would be helpful

my email is

thanks
john

jurayj commented about Trylon Theater Endangered! on Apr 28, 2004 at 6:11 am

if you email Chair Bob Tierney, please carbon copy my at This way I have an idea of how many emails the Landmarks Commission is receiving.

thanks
John Jurayj

jurayj commented about Trylon Theater on Apr 26, 2004 at 9:14 am

does anyone know the name of the architect who designed the Trylon Theater? I know it was built in 1939

please email me if you have the name

jurayj commented about Trylon Theater on Apr 14, 2004 at 1:00 pm

also does anyone know the name of the community group that has plans to alter and use this building? Who owns it?

jurayj commented about Trylon Theater on Apr 14, 2004 at 1:00 pm

arnold feel free to contact me about efforst to save the trylon theater my number is 718-782-2007. My apologies to anyone who has called so far, could you please recall as I have lost all the info on my voice mail.

also If people could start writing Chair Bob Tierney of the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission as well as writing City Council Member Melinda Katz , asking them to landmark at least the exterior of the trylon.

thanks
john juray

jurayj commented about Regal UA Midway on Mar 3, 2004 at 9:40 am

does anyone have an historic picture of this theater?
if so please contact me at

jurayj on Feb 25, 2004 at 9:10 am

If you are interested in saving the trylon please contact john jurayj at or 718-782-2007

thanks

jurayj commented about Trylon Theater on Feb 25, 2004 at 9:08 am

If you are interested in saving the trylon and trying to get is preserved and landmarked please call me at 718-782-2007 my name is John Jurayj and I am with the Historic Districts Council and the Modern Architecture Working Group