Tryon Theatre
72 E. Main Street,
Amsterdam,
NY
12010
72 E. Main Street,
Amsterdam,
NY
12010
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The Tryon Theatre was opened in April 1949. Indiana limestone and face brick have been neatly blended to form a modern front, distinguished by a triangular flag tower. The circular bronze marquee and arcade ceiling are of non-glaring illuminated egg crate. Display frames are recessed in Verde antique green marble.
A yellow verona and rubber tile floor, Craig pink walls and recessed pin lights are found in the lobby. The lighted candy counter stand is of picked oak. From the promemade, a circular staircase in a rotunda leads to the restrooms, manager’s office. Bronze railings lead to the interior “stadium”. Finishes consist of painted cement floor and wainscot. Walls and ceiling are of colored ascoustical plaster with white coved and recessed lights.
The architects were Wechsler and Schimmenti. It was built on a 68' x 160' lot which they also had room for two stores, just the the right of the marquee.
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William Gabel
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This is an excerpt from Boxoffice magazine April 23, 1949.
“The Tryon Theatre, 998-seat stadium-type house on Main street. was opened by Robert Zimmerman, with the Brandt circuit of New York managing, buying and booking for the house. Cost of the Tryon Theatre is said to exceed $300,000.
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Does anyone know the address of this bldg?
Tryon Theatre was located at 72 E Main St. according to the 1959 Manning’s Amsterdam Directory.