Glenwood Theatre

60-60 Myrtle Avenue,
Ridgewood, NY 11385

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Previously operated by: Fox Circuit

Architects: Louis Allmendinger

Styles: Art Deco

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Glenwood Theatre

Located in the Ridgewood section of Queens, the Glenwood Theatre was opened September 23, 1921. When this theatre closed in the early-1960’s, it was a bowling alley until it was torn down in the 1990’s. A post office was built on the site.

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PKoch
PKoch on May 8, 2008 at 12:42 pm

Thanks for posting your memories, robertwa.

How did you and your classmates enjoy “The Ten Commandments” at the Oasis ?

I saw it at the RKO Madison at age ten in its summer 1966 re-release, and enjoyed it then.

jackahearn
jackahearn on August 26, 2008 at 11:03 pm

I believe the first time I went to the Glenwood Theater, I was accompanied by two Nuns ….(Be a great place to end this, wouldn’t it!)..and about 30 classmates..(Oh, Pheeeew).

It was 1947 and I was in Grade 5-A. on a St. Matthias School ‘Field Trip’. I guess I could say ‘The’ field trip, as it was the only one I remember. The movie we were taken to see, not surprisingly, was “The Bells of St. Mary”. As I recall, also not surprising, we didn’t remain for the second feature. If anyone wonders….yes, we walked, double file. No School Buses back then!

During my High School days, when I didn’t go to the ‘Biggies’ on Myrtle back toward Wyckoff Ave., the Glenwood was really nice to visit. I enjoyed seeing a bunch of good movies and, unlike the Ridgewood, one didn’t get blinded by the sun after leaving a summer matinee!

In my later teens, I took a few dates there on a Friday or Saturday nite. Mostly because those Gals lived either in Glendale or in the nearby area around Fresh Pond Rd.

Hey…I just realized what I like so much about this site!…I don’t even have to think about mentioning, as in the above paragraph, that on neighborhood dates…we walked. So we went to the nearest movies, ice cream parlors, etc. I think readers here, remember and take that as a given. Nice.

As for the theater itself, I remember a feeling of being relaxed. Other movies I saw there during the late 40s and early 50’s were mostly the ones I would have missed seeing at the two, afore referred to, Biggee’s.

A fun (?) thing about the Glenwood was their promotional ‘Dish Nites.” How cruel younger patrons could be; when some person carelessly placed a dish in their lap and then, absent-mindedly got up to buy candy or pop-corn. The accompanying clapping of hands was deafening. I’d wonder (after clapping, tee-hee) if the embarrassed dish collector ever came back to his/her seat.

I noted an above Comment by ‘Murray’, (June 5th, ’04) stating he was Manager during that time. It be interesting if a Group Rate was offered or if his, Jack Benny type telephone story, suggests S.M.S. paid full price?

PeterKoch
PeterKoch on August 27, 2008 at 7:01 am

Thanks for posting your memories of the Glenwood Theatre here, once upon a time. I only knew it as a bowling alley, 1965 or 1966, when I myself was in 5th grade.

Do you recall what was the second feature after “Bells Of St. Mary’s” at the Glenwood on your 1947 St. Matthias field trip ?

jackahearn
jackahearn on August 27, 2008 at 11:31 am

Peter, Thank you for your Comment and the suggestion of my having a Super Memory. Indeed…I’m happy to remember the name of the Movie..I did see! It’s possible that the theater has us in for a special screening of just ‘Bells’,as I don’t seem to remember having a problem with seating. However, Re: my last paragraph, Murray wouldn’t seem to support such a generous act. I do remember we being seated in the rear, left side. Or, being a weekday matinee, they had a light movie house attendance.(light movie house..oxymoron?)Anyway, I yeah still don’t not remember seeun no 2nd feature der. Gads..now I’ve even forgotten how to talk!

Panzer65
Panzer65 on August 27, 2008 at 12:59 pm

once upon a time
I have many memories of the Glenwood, as well as Peter,as a bowling alley.I bowled ther in a league from 1976 till its closing. I have some ultra rare photos of the Glenwood, sadly, they were taken the day after its demolition, circa 1984.
http://s206.photobucket.com/albums/bb60/panzer65/

PeterKoch
PeterKoch on August 27, 2008 at 3:10 pm

Thanks, once upon a time, Panzer65, and Warren.

Once upon a time, I still think you know how to talk, and write ! You’re most welcome to my comment. My pleasure !

Bway
Bway on April 2, 2009 at 3:33 pm

Does anyone know when the Glenwood actually stopped showing movies?

Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on January 19, 2012 at 2:52 am

The Glenwood Theatre was designed by architect Louis Allmendinger. Notice that the construction contract for the project had been let was published in the January 22, 1921, issue of The American Contractor.

Texas2step
Texas2step on April 29, 2018 at 3:15 pm

This one opened on September 23, 1921.

Bway
Bway on November 13, 2018 at 10:52 am

An absolutely STUNNING photo of the Glenwood Theater, when it was still a real theater, before it became a bowling alley. Unbelievably rare photo from the NYC Archives:

http://nycma.lunaimaging.com/luna/servlet/detail/NYCMA~9~9~567095~1114967?sort=borough%2Cblock%2Clot%2Czip_code

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