Pavilion Theatre
188 Prospect Park West,
Park Slope,
Brooklyn,
NY
11215
188 Prospect Park West,
Park Slope,
Brooklyn,
NY
11215
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Located in the Park Slope district, and built on the site of the Marathon Theatre (1908-1927). The Sanders Theatre was opened in August 1928 with 1,516 seats. The interior design was carried out in a Moorish style, and it was equipped with a Wurlitzer 2 manual 7 rank organ. It was closed in 1978, and stood unused for over a decade.
It was taken over by a new operator in September 1995, and was eventually repaired and reopened as the Pavilion Theatre in 1996, with 3-screens. By October 2004, it had been converted into a 9-screen cinema.
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John Chappell, Suzanne Moore
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Another night shot of The Pavilion.
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Great photo. Thanks.
Here’s a video showing conversion to digital: View link
This is an October 31, 1995 article about the Sanders.
Older channel 7 news report on the restoration.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIAzftRwjyA
That is great! Thanks!
Vintage and recent photos of the exterior can be seen near the end of this new article about “fishbowl” buses: View link
This theater is getting new seats and some other upgrades: View link.
When I was a young kid my uncle lived at 1 Prospect Park Southwest.The Pavilion was right across the street. I remember the theatre being closed for awhile. There are times I still call it the Sanders because of my uncle and parents. I still go to the Pavilion because of it’s classic look and feel and the fact that Farrell’s is a block away doesn’t hurt.
The management of the Pavilion is seeking permission to serve alcohol as a way of boosting patronage: View article