Loew's Hillside Theatre
90-29 Sutphin Boulevard,
Jamaica,
NY
11435
90-29 Sutphin Boulevard,
Jamaica,
NY
11435
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Located in the Jamaica section of Queens. This large Loew’s theater stood at the western end of the multi-theater strip, which included the Savoy Theatre, the Alden Theatre and the Valencia Theatre, among others.
It has been closed for decades — its windows cut through the theater walls, as it now serves as office space.
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Thank you Don R for the splendid color photo of the Hillside. Now does anyone have any photos of the interior to post? While I frequented the Hillside quite often in the 50’s, my memory of what the interior looked like has started to fade.
The color photo shows the original marquee, which was replaced by a “modern” one with white glass backing after WW2. The original vertical sign was retained, but re-painted to match the trim on the new marquee: nycsubway
The titles on the marquee in that nycsubway photo are listed as having NYC release dates in November, 1960, and January, 1961, respectively. With the snow on the ground, January of 1961 is a good bet. There should be a previous name of just Hillside Theatre for this listing.
The theatre originally opened as Loew’s Hillside and then operated as Hillside when Loew’s exited. How could Hillside be a “previous name?”
Hmmm. Tinseltoes, you remind me of another fellow that used to post here a while back and split similar hairs. Of course, you are correct that I misstated an intention that must have been obvious to anyone who read the comment, but the only place to list other names for any given theater on CT is under “previous names.” I only meant to suggest that Hillside (sans the Loew’s) should be included as an alternate name for this theater. Is that better? I know the convention on this website is to list theaters by the name under which they last operated – although there are exceptions. So, perhaps the listing should be changed to Hillside Theatre, with Loew’s Hillside as a previous name.
Well, the RKO Jefferson became the Jefferson. Most of the Century Long Island theatres on CT are not identified as such, but some are. Fortunately, the new logic makes it easier to find things. If we really want to go into some questionable logic why are theatres on military bases listed? They’re not really for the public. Some of the mental hospitals had theatres, which are well documented, should they be on?
Wonderful photo, Don, and let me add my welcome to this site.
Please take note on Don’s beautiful photo: you can see how Sutphin Boulevard was paved in brick, a childhood memory of mine that I’d nearly lost, until seeing this picture.
Rafael, Glad you liked the photo and that it brought back good memories. My Mom and Dad grew up in the Brooklyn/Jamaica area(1910 thru 1945) My Dad took this photo in 1941….the area must have had some importance to him. They lived at 141-33 84th Dr. thru the 2nd World War and then we moved out on the Island to Oakdale. Both my sister and I were born at Kew Gardens General Hospital but have no recollection of the area. My Dad also took a picture of a Citgo service station somewhere in the area, but I don’t want to post it here. I can send you a copy of it. It may bring back additional memories and maybe you can identify the location. Let me know. Regards, Don Rogers
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