Whitman Theatre
160 Walt Whitman Road,
Huntington Station,
NY
11746
160 Walt Whitman Road,
Huntington Station,
NY
11746
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One of the earliest local mall movie theaters, the Whitman Theatre was part of the Century Theater circuit, which is still visible on the theater’s facade. It was later taken over by Cineplex Odeon, and finally Loews Cineplex.
During the last few years, Loews Cineplex ran it into the ground, using it as a ‘drop screen’ for its nearby 8 screen multiplex.
The Whitman Theatre closed in 2002 and was gutted afterward for more retail space.
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The pylon is still there and not, amazingly, vandalized. The only time I was in the theatre was the day it closed. Everything had been removed from the lobby, candy stand,etc. Can’t believe they were that anxious to repurpose it. A handful of people were watching some movie, not the one on the marquee which they had’t even bothered to change in who knows how long.
Way back when Bloop mentioned the blue decor in the lobby. The large Century’s sign on the facade of the building was red with the theatre name in blue.
2012 — we nee a pylon update – does it still live??
Yep…it still lives!
The Mall management probably has forgotten about it. It’s sort of blends in with the background (which probably also has kept down vandalism).
I always look for it when I drive that part of Route 110.
It’s so rare to see old signs ANYWHERE on Long Island these days. Happy it’s still there & funny that it’s not worth vandalizing ?
I so remember the big iron comedy / tragedy wall sculptures on the inside of the theater. As kids, while waiting for the movie to start, we would ponder “Geez, imagine if they fell off the wall onto the packed house?” Thankfully , no Sensurround movies ever played there.
Not the only Century to have them. Wonder what became of them.
Hey Bloop! Good to see you still posting here. How’s your newletter?