Regent Theatre
65 East Avenue,
Rochester,
NY
14604
65 East Avenue,
Rochester,
NY
14604
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The Regent Theatre opened in 1914, and was most likely Rochester’s first deluxe movie house (as opposed to a nickelodeon). It was located in the first block of East Avenue, just around the corner from the Eastman Theatre, and a few blocks up from the Little Theatre.
During some cleaning that took place in the 1950’s, a mural was uncovered above the proscenium, and was restored to its original appearance. The theatre disappeared in 1973 and was replaced by (what else?) a parking lot.
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Carl Laitenberger
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The address for the Regent Theatre should be 65 East Avenue.
The Regent closed early 1973 and was demolished in November 1973. The No. 40 Wurlitzer Hope-Jones organ was saved from the theatre as it was being torn down and was put into storage by the Rochester Theatre Organ Society.
When it closed it was part of the Martina Theatres chain. After closing it was used by the Rochester Film Festival occasionally. Saw “Weekend of a Champion” about racer Jackie Stewart here. It was a small older theatre but very nice in its day.
I have a transom stained glass window that came from a theatre in Rochester. My father bought it in the 70’s. I’m wondering if it’s from this theatre, or possibly another still-standing theatre. It has a cornucopia design. If anyone has any info about this, please respond. Thank you.
Every theater that was purchased by the Martina Chain,was downgraded into a secondary show house and eventually closed as a result of poor management.