Uploaded a 1940 photo from the Minnesota Historical Society showing the Park. However the caption incorrectly reads Main Street. There was also a Park Theatre in Park Rapids, MN which IS on Main Street, which is also on Cinema Treasures, an early photo of which verifies my contention of the incorrect caption by the Historical Society of the one I have uploaded.
The Sunset Theater opens today with an official ribbon cutting as I am entering this. The new seats are leather recliners. Capacity is down to 284 with the two auditoriums seating 143 and 141. Offices and storage have been removed from the second floor and a full bar with a separate entrance has been added. Wonder how they’ll work out the bathroom situation since the theater bathrooms were on the second floor.
Admission is $18.50. Up considerably. I used to go on $5 nights.
I called the number listed for the theater and was connected to the bar.???
I’ve uploaded photos of one of the auditoriums and the lobby from the theater’s Facebook page.
I believe this Broadway Theatre was located at 200 North Broad Street in the former Commercial Bank of Clinton building. The latter dated back to 1910.
I have also uploaded an ad which appeared in the May 19, 1938 Clinton
Chronicle.
According to it’s Facebook page the theatre will have three additional auditoriums. From the illustration accompanying this statement is a view of the future which would indicate that the site of the adjacent liquor store is where the expansion would take place.
Currently open are the IMAX Auditorium 1 and Dolby Atmos Auditorium 2. Auditorium 3 is expected to open in a few weeks and Auditorium 4 sometime in the late spring.
When Enthusiasm LLC purchased the theater last April for 1.15 million dollars they projected an opening date of February 2025. However, due to structural issues uncovered during the renovations it is now hoped that the theater will be operational by summer.
I’ve uploaded a photo of the facade being prepared for the “new look” and a proposal of what that may look like.
Just saw an anniversary booklet from the Greenport Fire Department. There was a picture of a 1978 fire at the Drive-In which appeared to involve the screen. Wonder if that’s why and when it closed. Have to do more research.
Just saw an anniversary booklet from the Greenport Fire Department. There was a picture of a 1978 fire at the Drive-In which appeared to involve the screen. Wonder if that’s why and when it closed. Have to do more research.
Apparently the campaign to save the theater didn’t generate any private interest. Accordingly, the Town of Smithtown has announced its plan to purchase the theater and lease it to an arts organization. There was an article in Newday on December 10th.
I’ve been in the theater and the footprint is not particularly large. In addition, at some point, the floor from the projection booth was extended totally over the auditorium. Neither of the two floors resulting have ceilings higher than a normal house which places limits on what can be accommodated. There could be no performances unless the auditorium was restored. And, quite frankly, there are already a dozen or so existing performance venue in Nassau and Suffolk.
There is a proposal to incorporate the structure into a condo complex retaining the existing frontage on Main Street. The project is called Islip Theater Lofts. Proposed plans can be accessed via Google.
This is actually the second time Cardinale has stepped up to revive the theatre. The first time was quite awhile back. The Newsday article describing it was titled, I think, “The awakening of the Mattituck Theatre”. I believe he put $125,000 into it at that time.
Have to eyeball it one day. The auditorium on the left was space later acquired and added to the original footprint.
The films mentioned in the article were playing at Greenport the previous week. Has to see how this plays out.
Turner Classics just showed a documentary, “Movie Man”, about the owner. It would seem only one auditorium is showing films. The rest house the ever expanding museum.
The opening ad does not specifically state Mattituck 3 so, perhaps, additional screens will open down the road. Next time I’m out that way I’ll try and eyeball the situation.
Haven’t seen or heard anything more about the supposed redevelopment by the Mogil Reality Group since the announcement last autumn.
Uploaded images of the entrance and interior by Jon Uleis.
Purchased by the city for $7,500.00 in 1963 to house the former City Fire Hall.
Uploaded a 1940 photo from the Minnesota Historical Society showing the Park. However the caption incorrectly reads Main Street. There was also a Park Theatre in Park Rapids, MN which IS on Main Street, which is also on Cinema Treasures, an early photo of which verifies my contention of the incorrect caption by the Historical Society of the one I have uploaded.
The Sunset Theater opens today with an official ribbon cutting as I am entering this. The new seats are leather recliners. Capacity is down to 284 with the two auditoriums seating 143 and 141. Offices and storage have been removed from the second floor and a full bar with a separate entrance has been added. Wonder how they’ll work out the bathroom situation since the theater bathrooms were on the second floor.
Admission is $18.50. Up considerably. I used to go on $5 nights.
I called the number listed for the theater and was connected to the bar.???
I’ve uploaded photos of one of the auditoriums and the lobby from the theater’s Facebook page.
So glad this theatre and others on Long Island’s east end have reopened: Southampton, Mattituck, Sunset (Hampton Arts).
So glad that the Southampton and other eastern Long Island theatres have reopened: Greenport, Mattituck, Sunset (Hampton Arts).
So glad that the Mattituck and other eastern Long Island theatres have reopened: Southampton, Greenport, Sunset (Hampton Arts).
So glad so many eastern Long Island theatres have reopened: Southampton, Mattituck, Greenport.
Reopening April 25th as the Sunset Theater. Have to get particulars about updated seating, etc..
The theatre was housed in a former grocery store. After it closed the space reverted to retail.
I believe this Broadway Theatre was located at 200 North Broad Street in the former Commercial Bank of Clinton building. The latter dated back to 1910.
I have also uploaded an ad which appeared in the May 19, 1938 Clinton Chronicle.
According to it’s Facebook page the theatre will have three additional auditoriums. From the illustration accompanying this statement is a view of the future which would indicate that the site of the adjacent liquor store is where the expansion would take place.
Currently open are the IMAX Auditorium 1 and Dolby Atmos Auditorium 2. Auditorium 3 is expected to open in a few weeks and Auditorium 4 sometime in the late spring.
When they removed some of the wall panels in the lobby they uncovered arches which suggest a sunset. Hence the new name for the venue.
When Enthusiasm LLC purchased the theater last April for 1.15 million dollars they projected an opening date of February 2025. However, due to structural issues uncovered during the renovations it is now hoped that the theater will be operational by summer.
I’ve uploaded a photo of the facade being prepared for the “new look” and a proposal of what that may look like.
Damage from a hurricane in 1975 caused damages totally $20,000 including the 40 x 80 foot replacement screen.
Sources confirm the 1975 sale date to St. Peters Lutheran Church so it was non-functional when the fire occurred.
Uploaded a picture of the decaying screen and the pylon advertising the church. Pylon is still used actively by the church.
Dispute over closing date. Some say 1974. All mention a hurricane.
Just saw an anniversary booklet from the Greenport Fire Department. There was a picture of a 1978 fire at the Drive-In which appeared to involve the screen. Wonder if that’s why and when it closed. Have to do more research.
Just saw an anniversary booklet from the Greenport Fire Department. There was a picture of a 1978 fire at the Drive-In which appeared to involve the screen. Wonder if that’s why and when it closed. Have to do more research.
Apparently the campaign to save the theater didn’t generate any private interest. Accordingly, the Town of Smithtown has announced its plan to purchase the theater and lease it to an arts organization. There was an article in Newday on December 10th.
I’ve been in the theater and the footprint is not particularly large. In addition, at some point, the floor from the projection booth was extended totally over the auditorium. Neither of the two floors resulting have ceilings higher than a normal house which places limits on what can be accommodated. There could be no performances unless the auditorium was restored. And, quite frankly, there are already a dozen or so existing performance venue in Nassau and Suffolk.
There is a proposal to incorporate the structure into a condo complex retaining the existing frontage on Main Street. The project is called Islip Theater Lofts. Proposed plans can be accessed via Google.
This is actually the second time Cardinale has stepped up to revive the theatre. The first time was quite awhile back. The Newsday article describing it was titled, I think, “The awakening of the Mattituck Theatre”. I believe he put $125,000 into it at that time.
Have to eyeball it one day. The auditorium on the left was space later acquired and added to the original footprint.
The films mentioned in the article were playing at Greenport the previous week. Has to see how this plays out.
Turner Classics just showed a documentary, “Movie Man”, about the owner. It would seem only one auditorium is showing films. The rest house the ever expanding museum.
The opening ad does not specifically state Mattituck 3 so, perhaps, additional screens will open down the road. Next time I’m out that way I’ll try and eyeball the situation.