State Theatre

Here are two 1980 photos:

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The State Theater can be seen in this recent photo.

This is a recent photo of the State Theater at night.

Another exterior view can be seen here.

No problem. Hopefully they will get enough funds to complete the restoration of the organ -in addition to the theater. It’s one of the comparatively few Link organs left in existence (interestingly enough, one of the surviving Links is in a museum in Germany).

The State’s website is now at www.stateofithaca.com There is a good explanation of the Link organ in the “History and Restoration” section.

This is an August 2007 photo.

Lost Memory: The ceiling photo is an excellent photo in that it captures the astronomy formations. My tour included having Mr. Welch take my husband to the organ chamber room where all of the sounds once originated from. The journey involved 2 sets of very steep stairs so I stayed behind while our digital took photos for me to see later.

The State Theatre is a very interesting architectural combination and should be seen to be appreciated. The theatre has its original organ though as yet to be restored. Thanks to Don Welch, head usher I was given a full tour from the projection room to the basement!

TC: The photos posted on Sept. 9, 2005 that show the unrestored marquee are good, but I hope they have been restored by now as I plan to visit this theatre this spring and would like to see them in a restored condition!

A friend and I went up recently to take a tour of the State. We were very impressed with the place and our tour guide was very informative and helpful; it was great that we got a tour arranged even though it was just the two of us. It’s almost literally like stepping back to 1928 as so much of the State is original. We got a glance of the Link organ console, which, except for the color of the case, is nearly identical to the console of the Link organ in the Roberson Museum in Binghamton. I find it very interesting that the auditorium itself is parallel with the street. They even have the original cloud making machine, although it’s not functional at the present time. I definitely wish them the best in the restoration of the theater, a definite jewel in the area.

To Whom it May Concern:–

Why doesn’t somebody do something about the former Loew’s Kings
Theatre on Flatbush Ave., in B'klyn. The theatre has now been closed
for 28 yrs! It’s really is a pitty the way this once beautiful theatre has deteriotated. I’ve passed the theatre a couple of times-and wanted to cry every time.
Several yrs ago, Magic Johnson was supposed to turn the theatre
into a multi-plex. Thank God that didn’t materialize!! I’d rather see the place torn down. And it can’t even be torn down since it’s been declared a “landmark”!! One could only imagine what it looks like inside, after all this time.
So please somebody do something!!!

Sincerely,

Carmine Opramolla