Oxford Theatre
2246 Jerome Avenue,
Bronx,
NY
10453
2246 Jerome Avenue,
Bronx,
NY
10453
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The 1,950-seat Oxford Theatre opened in 1927 on Jerome Avenue near 182nd Street. The theater closed in 1951 and was converted into office space. Today, the building houses a public school.
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The Oxford Theatre was built for the Consolidated Theatres chain and designed by architect Israel Crausman. It opened in September 1927 and closed in September 1951. The seats were arranged in a stadium style (with no overhanging balcony). After closing the building was gutted for office space.
The Oxford Theatre is currently used as a school; PS 315. The address on the building is 2246 Jerome Ave, Bronx, NY.
A Wurlitzer organ Opus 1666 Style E was installed in the Oxford Theater on 7/12/1927.
During the very early 1970’s, the building was used for housing the computer classes and business courses of Bronx Community College.
Three photographs of the Oxford Theatre that I took in June 2005:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/226554602/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/226555027/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/226555435/
One more photograph I took of the Oxford Theatre’s auditorium block, looking South from the Elevated platform of the 183rd Street Metro Station:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/226573930/
MAIDMAN GETS BRONX THEATRE; Plans to Alter the Oxford on Jerome Avenue to Business Building
NY Times May 8, 1952
he Oxford Theatre and a two-story taxpayer at 2246-80 Jerome Avenue, the Bronx, have been purchased by Irving Maidman operator, from Albert A. Beregh. The property, assessed at $235,000, fronts 167 feet on Jerome Avenue.
Part of the Oxford Theater is visible in this photo.