Dattola Theatre
1021 Fifth Avenue,
New Kensington,
PA
15068
1021 Fifth Avenue,
New Kensington,
PA
15068
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The New Dattola Theatre was opened in 1942.
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Rick Aubrey
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Thats my Dad :)
Oh my, small world. He would of graduated with my brother and I was 2 years behind them.
Where does he live now and what does he do?
Is your grandmother still around?
She would be a great resource.
Glad to hear that. Although my family has moved out of the area, we still feel very connected to New Kensington. Please keep me upadated, we would love to see the building be open again.
My grandmother, Laura Biamonte, actually just moved out of NewKen about 3 years ago, as she could no longer live on her own. She is in assisted living.
However, my Aunt, Maria Biamonte Warhola, would be a great source, as she remebers from the 50’s and 60’s a a kid/teenager. I am trying to get her more involved, and hopefully will have her signed up on here soon.
This is awesome information. RA, my offer to help still stands. You know that I was involved in a previous attempt, and I’d be happy to work with whomever to see something good happen in that area. Your comments on building pricing are spot-on, too. I’ve had a few ideas for things that I’d like to start downtown, but for the work that I’d have to do to the buildings to make them inhabitable, it quickly becomes cost-prohibitive.
Hello everyone, my name is Tom and i am currently involved in restoring the Dattola Theatre. Check out our progress at Dattolatheatre.com We will be hosting a community awareness fundraiser Sunday August 30th just across the street from the theatre featuring Johnny Angel and the Halos as well as New Ken’s own Barbary Wine. We are looking for volunteers to help us with our event as well as with the rennovations. I’ve posted up to date photos on the website. I am currently looking for a history of the theatre to post on the website. I look forward to hearing from you.
There is an article about the Dattola Theatre in Boxoffice, October 10, 1942. There are four photos, though the scans are a bit fuzzy.
hivizguy, thanks for the link to the Dattola, there is a great history and photos on the site. Musch appreciated.
Chuck: I agree…a great site with interesting history that I just read and digested..thank you Bart Dattola!
I read on the Dattola website that the re-opening is projected for May 15, 2010. I hope to be there and that many others can keep that date open as well though it is a “projected” date. It would be a great way to meet…wear a Cinema Treasures name tag with your screen name on it!