PKoch,
Re: “The Rink to the Sink”, thats a very clever way to describe the once thriving corner in Richmond Hill. There were so many great establishments there, the only one now left being Salerno’s restaurant.There are many interesting photos of this corner if you log on to Richmond Hill Historical Societies' website. Forgive me for going off topic, but does any one have recollections of the bowling alley across the street on Myrtle ave. from Triangle Hofbrau and when it closed? I waited for the bus in front of it many times in the 80’s but never went inside, perhaps because it was already closed.
LuisV
I had the Kitchen Sink once and was a memorable ice cream experience to say the least, especially the flavors I never had, $43 was on target for the times, but as times change,so do diets, which probably spelled the death knell for Jahn’s. Regarding the the Triangle Hofbrau, which is another dying establishment,the German restaurant (and deli), I believe it closed in the 80’s, making way for medical offices. The Keith’s theater next door is still intact,according to previous posts,they have bingo and flea markets there on weekends. One must wonder why upon selling the Jahn’s property,the Richmond Hill Historical society did not try to buy and/or save it.
Warren, Thank you for your reply concerning theater phone booths.
The Valencia, as you stated,had 9 phone booths altogether, which really is not a lot, considering Valencia’s capacity, the cell phone was far from being reality back then.
In case any one does not know, the famous ice cream parlor adjacent to the RKO Keith’s Richmond Hill, Jahn’s has closed. Such sad news, I went there so many times when I was in high school in the 80’s. Jahn’s was on my route home from school and I would always treat myself to their excellent ice cream and old fashioned atmosphere. The one thing I always marveled at was their player piano, which after inserting a coin would play classic music while I enjoyed my sundae. I understand the fixtures there were already auctioned off, at least they will be saved for future generations to enjoy. To my knowledge, the only ice cream parlor in the area is Eddie’s on Metropolitan Ave. Jahn’s will be sorely missed.
I attended the Sunrise many times as a teenager and enjoyed it very much. Some years after, I started dating a woman from Nassau county who enjoyed the movie going experience as much as I did. As a native New York City boy,and not knowing Long Island very well, I made a date with her one night and she suggested we go to the drive in. I took a minute to recall my memories and said to her, “where”? The Westbury was only two exits away, and we started going to the drive in on several dates after that. Unfortunately, after two years of dating, the Westbury closed, kind of ruining our relationship. I managed to see one more movie there with another woman, “Air Force One”,in a rainstorm no less.How I miss the drive in!
Thank you Warren for that interesting posting of The former Sunrise drive in, you are quite correct about the movies shown there, many of them were in their fourth or fifth runs. I recall seeing all of The Planet of the Apes series there. Despite that, it was always a treat to visit the drive in and see a movie with the family in the familiar surroundings of our car.
Ed Solero, Re:, The second feature being risque, being a pre teen at that time, If I was lucky to stay awake towards the end of the first feature, my mother would pass back the blankets and pillow, great memories indeed.
Warren, I did notice that the space above the proscenium arch is blocked, thanks for pointing that out, however, I did notice that the stage curtain has either a seal or the Republic’s logo on top. Also the top portion of the two sides of the opera boxes , which appear to be either a facade or a curtain of some type also have the same seal or logo. The one on the right looks a lot like the presidential seal.
Since the theater’s name is Republic, is it possible they represent a theme resembling these seals or logos?.
Warren,
Thank you for your reply and photo of Republic’s original interior.In comparison to Madison and Capitol,this theater does share the domed ceiling, and opera box configurations. But the one feature that really sets this theater apart, is the somewhat vaulted ceiling that starts at the proscenium and then sweeps up into the dome, giving the chandelier its character.
I appreciate the photo Warren, my curiosity about Republic has been satisfied, thanks to your vast theater knowledge.
I viewed JF Lundy’s picture of the Republic posted on February 15, 2007, and was impressed with the design of the exterior,and its somewhat conservative style. According to the heading, Republic’s architect was Eugene DeRosa, the same designer of the fabled RKO Madison on Myrtle ave. The design does not resemble Madison’s in any way,so I’m wondering what the interior looked like, if it resembles any other venue (Madison’s and the Capitol’s were similar)or has its own style.Furthermore, Repulic’s lot is triangular,the building appears rectangular, allowing other buildings to adjoin its lot.Two memorable triangular shaped building’s stand in my mind after seeing this configuration,RKO Bushwick and non theater Flatiron building.
Does anyone know the exact year when the Republic closed? I pass by this site often and never knew till recently that there was a movie house there, along with several residential dwellings.
Finger to the eye: poke ohhh!
When The Three Stooges shorts began to appear on local children’s shows in the late 1950s, there was a wave of kids poking each other in the eyes. When Moe heard about this, it was The Stooges who came to the rescue. They went on many local television shows, as well as national TV, and showed how the eye-pokes were done in a way that nobody got hurt. To the kids watching, it was like learning a magic trick.
courtesy of imdb .com
PKoch,
Thank you for your reply concerning RKO Bushwick’s vaudeville act,The Three Stooges.
Your welcome, it’s interesting to note that the Three Stooges were part of the entertainment industry’s most versatile acts, acknowledging the fact that RKO Bushwick had many live appearances, it should be noted that Moe, Larry ,Curly, Shemp ,and Joe &Joe, did Vaudeville, Television and Movies. Not many acts of today can claim that.
PKoch I believe it was called the Triangle Bowl,the RHHS web site as mentioned above, has a picture of it from the 50’s.
PKoch,
Re: “The Rink to the Sink”, thats a very clever way to describe the once thriving corner in Richmond Hill. There were so many great establishments there, the only one now left being Salerno’s restaurant.There are many interesting photos of this corner if you log on to Richmond Hill Historical Societies' website. Forgive me for going off topic, but does any one have recollections of the bowling alley across the street on Myrtle ave. from Triangle Hofbrau and when it closed? I waited for the bus in front of it many times in the 80’s but never went inside, perhaps because it was already closed.
LuisV my sentiments exactly.
LuisV
I had the Kitchen Sink once and was a memorable ice cream experience to say the least, especially the flavors I never had, $43 was on target for the times, but as times change,so do diets, which probably spelled the death knell for Jahn’s. Regarding the the Triangle Hofbrau, which is another dying establishment,the German restaurant (and deli), I believe it closed in the 80’s, making way for medical offices. The Keith’s theater next door is still intact,according to previous posts,they have bingo and flea markets there on weekends. One must wonder why upon selling the Jahn’s property,the Richmond Hill Historical society did not try to buy and/or save it.
Some fond memories of Jahn’s interior.
View link
Warren, Thank you for your reply concerning theater phone booths.
The Valencia, as you stated,had 9 phone booths altogether, which really is not a lot, considering Valencia’s capacity, the cell phone was far from being reality back then.
Sad indeed PKoch and LuisV, a relic from the past is gone, not many remain, just like the single screen theaters.
In case any one does not know, the famous ice cream parlor adjacent to the RKO Keith’s Richmond Hill, Jahn’s has closed. Such sad news, I went there so many times when I was in high school in the 80’s. Jahn’s was on my route home from school and I would always treat myself to their excellent ice cream and old fashioned atmosphere. The one thing I always marveled at was their player piano, which after inserting a coin would play classic music while I enjoyed my sundae. I understand the fixtures there were already auctioned off, at least they will be saved for future generations to enjoy. To my knowledge, the only ice cream parlor in the area is Eddie’s on Metropolitan Ave. Jahn’s will be sorely missed.
Nice ad Warren.
I loved the sentence,
“$0.35 per person, your auto free"
I wonder how many people arrived in the trunk?
I attended the Sunrise many times as a teenager and enjoyed it very much. Some years after, I started dating a woman from Nassau county who enjoyed the movie going experience as much as I did. As a native New York City boy,and not knowing Long Island very well, I made a date with her one night and she suggested we go to the drive in. I took a minute to recall my memories and said to her, “where”? The Westbury was only two exits away, and we started going to the drive in on several dates after that. Unfortunately, after two years of dating, the Westbury closed, kind of ruining our relationship. I managed to see one more movie there with another woman, “Air Force One”,in a rainstorm no less.How I miss the drive in!
Thank you Warren for that interesting posting of The former Sunrise drive in, you are quite correct about the movies shown there, many of them were in their fourth or fifth runs. I recall seeing all of The Planet of the Apes series there. Despite that, it was always a treat to visit the drive in and see a movie with the family in the familiar surroundings of our car.
Ed Solero, Re:, The second feature being risque, being a pre teen at that time, If I was lucky to stay awake towards the end of the first feature, my mother would pass back the blankets and pillow, great memories indeed.
Appreciate the invite Baby Boomer, Hello PKoch..been a while!
Indeed, 1923 seems far fetched, from 1927.
Show em,chow mein, ex seller.
Warren,
Thank you for your reply concerning Republic’s interior.
Warren, I did notice that the space above the proscenium arch is blocked, thanks for pointing that out, however, I did notice that the stage curtain has either a seal or the Republic’s logo on top. Also the top portion of the two sides of the opera boxes , which appear to be either a facade or a curtain of some type also have the same seal or logo. The one on the right looks a lot like the presidential seal.
Since the theater’s name is Republic, is it possible they represent a theme resembling these seals or logos?.
Warren,
Thank you for your reply and photo of Republic’s original interior.In comparison to Madison and Capitol,this theater does share the domed ceiling, and opera box configurations. But the one feature that really sets this theater apart, is the somewhat vaulted ceiling that starts at the proscenium and then sweeps up into the dome, giving the chandelier its character.
I appreciate the photo Warren, my curiosity about Republic has been satisfied, thanks to your vast theater knowledge.
anniegirl and PKoch,
Warren and I have some recent postings on the Republic page that may interest both of you.
A photo of the non theater Flatiron building,a landmark, which is a triangular shaped building, located in Manhattan at Broadway and 23 st.
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I viewed JF Lundy’s picture of the Republic posted on February 15, 2007, and was impressed with the design of the exterior,and its somewhat conservative style. According to the heading, Republic’s architect was Eugene DeRosa, the same designer of the fabled RKO Madison on Myrtle ave. The design does not resemble Madison’s in any way,so I’m wondering what the interior looked like, if it resembles any other venue (Madison’s and the Capitol’s were similar)or has its own style.Furthermore, Repulic’s lot is triangular,the building appears rectangular, allowing other buildings to adjoin its lot.Two memorable triangular shaped building’s stand in my mind after seeing this configuration,RKO Bushwick and non theater Flatiron building.
Thank you Warren.
Does anyone know the exact year when the Republic closed? I pass by this site often and never knew till recently that there was a movie house there, along with several residential dwellings.
Thanks anniegirl for your reply.
Finger to the eye: poke ohhh!
When The Three Stooges shorts began to appear on local children’s shows in the late 1950s, there was a wave of kids poking each other in the eyes. When Moe heard about this, it was The Stooges who came to the rescue. They went on many local television shows, as well as national TV, and showed how the eye-pokes were done in a way that nobody got hurt. To the kids watching, it was like learning a magic trick.
courtesy of imdb .com
PKoch,
Thank you for your reply concerning RKO Bushwick’s vaudeville act,The Three Stooges.
Your welcome, it’s interesting to note that the Three Stooges were part of the entertainment industry’s most versatile acts, acknowledging the fact that RKO Bushwick had many live appearances, it should be noted that Moe, Larry ,Curly, Shemp ,and Joe &Joe, did Vaudeville, Television and Movies. Not many acts of today can claim that.
anniegirl
Thanks for your reply concerning the Republic, Any thoughts or memories of this theater you wish to share?