Fox Theatre
10 Flatbush Avenue,
Brooklyn,
NY
11217
10 Flatbush Avenue,
Brooklyn,
NY
11217
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The Fox Theater was once a centerpiece of “Downtown Brooklyn”. It opened on August 31, 1928. In the early-1960’s, it became a popular concert venue for rock ‘n’ roll shows emceed by Murray Kaufman ( Murray The “K”).
Despite its popularity, it was torn down in early-1971 and The Consolidated Edison company of New York was built in its place.
Contributed by
Joseph Cascio, William Gabel
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Did anyone notice on last night’s episode of “American Pickers†that they bought one of the lobby card cases from The Fox theater in Brooklyn. They got it from a warehouse in Staten Island.
Hadn’t realized that there were el tracks running on Flatbush Ave as shown in the 1933 photo listed above. Can anyone shed any light on which line that was and where it ended after going south on Flatbush? Can only make out a portion of those tracks in the 1929 photo as they appear to merge with the Fulton St. line.
Try this site: It is a fan site and not owned by MTA but is a wealth of information. My ex worked for MTA and told me about it:
http://www.nycsubway.org/
Thanks NittyRanks. What a terrific site. I was able to identify that the tracks shown in the 1933 photo belonged to the 5th Ave. elevated line that linked with the Fulton St. line in the north, and connected to the West End & 3rd Ave. lines going south. Had not been aware that these el lines existed.
Yeah it is a great site. I used to go there more but it is pretty extensive with the pictures and all.
I have a promo album of Murray the K doing an Easter or holiday show from the Fox. Gene Pitney and a number of other great early rock stars are featured.
Check some new old photos I just posted of the FOX staff. check ou photo section.
Click here for an exterior view of the Fox Theatre in 1929.
Go to page 8 : http://www.flavorwire.com/351944/the-most-beautiful-buildings-in-new-york-that-no-longer-exist
Excellent thanks for that link!