Strand Theater

The Strand was next to the Palace Theater. It was the first building to the left of the Palace. Yes, two theaters and two Marquees right next to each other. It was demolished in the late 60's I think. A small open air park with a fountain was built in it's place. Lady Byrd Johnson dedicated the park. When the Palace was expanded several years ago, the park was removed, and the space is now a walkway which leads over to the Majestic Theater on Summer St. ext. In the mid 60's, when the theater was closed but still standing, I walked thru the front door, which lead to a hallway. The theater was to the left, much like the old Plaza Theater setup. It was too dark to make out any detail in the theater.
Al Cooke

The Strand theater had a Kilgen organ Opus 4108 Size 3/9 installed in 1928.

Here is a 1950 photo of the Strand and the Palace:
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According to the Film Annual Review of 1936, the Strand seated 1,300.

The Strand opened in 1917 according to the Stamford City Directory at 71-73 Atlantic Street. In 1922 it's known as the Strand/Burlington Arcade at the same address until 1925. Last listing is in 1951.

Also known as Vuono's Strand (listed in 1934-1936.)

In 1950 the Strand Theater had 1,178 seats.