Griswold Theater
12 Third Street,
Troy,
NY
12180
12 Third Street,
Troy,
NY
12180
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This location on Third Street has a long history. The Adelphi Theater was built in 1855 but burned down in 1862. A year later, Griswold Hall was built, but this burned down in April 1871. The Griswold Opera House was then built and opened in October 1871.
In 1905 the Proctor interests bought the opera house, remodeled it and called it the Griswold Theater. Local newspaper advertisements in the 1940’s called it the New Griswold Theater. The Grisold Theater was still operating in 1950.
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Ken McIntyre
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The last Griswold Theater burned down in the 50’s, and was demolished. A Woolworth Store replaced it, which in turn was demolished for the Uncle Sam Atrium Mall.
This is the front page of the Troy Record on June 17, 1944, reporting a blaze at the Griswold. Fire seemed to be a problem with this place.
http://tinyurl.com/m9qsyv
It would be great if it was readable.