I would say the most “unsafe” thing about the Ridgewood Theatre was the fairly recent murder within. I forget the date, but it’s on this page some place.
My dad went shopping with his mom for Easter suits for him at Pitkin and Rockaway Avenues in the 1930’s, on Sundays, after church. There was quite a thriving garment district there. I’m glad the stores on Pitkin, and the Loew’s Pitkin itself, lasted into the 1960’s.
Joe G., you’ve got great taste in Harryhausen movies ! My son, now age 13, asked to see “7th Voyage Of Sinbad” on DVD this past weekend. We also have “20 Million Miles To Earth” on DVD but not “Jason And The Argonauts” although my son and I both know the film.
Bway : cartoons before movies : that leads to another question : when did multiple features in NYC and vicinity first run movie theaters end ? 1979 or 1980 ?
I think the last double features I saw were in summer 1978.
roybarry, it would indeed be ironic if the matron was named Marion, as Marion Street is one block away from the Colonial Theatre.
I don’t know if the Colonial showed Saturday morning cartoon specials. That was before my time.
Please post your memories of the Decatur and Monroe Theatres on the pages for those theatres on this site. I would LOVE to read them, as would others. Thanks in advance.
Did the Decatur Theatre live up (or down) to its reputation as “The Itch” ?
roybarry, I would like to invite you to Bushwick Buddies, if you are interested, for some chat and some great images of our old neighborhood. There are several pages devoted to Cooper Street alone !
Understood, roybarry. I will comply. I think I’ve already posted everything I can post, on the Colonial Theater. The next step forward would be to post an image of the Colonial when it was still functioning as a theater. Can you assist with this ? Thanks in advance.
Thanks for this information, Joe G. Perhaps you could post a link to that NY Times article about the burning down of Our Lady Of Lourdes.
In retrospect, I wish I had spoken with Bro. Cyprian about his time at Lourdes. I apologize if I have offended you with anything I have said about him.
Thanks for posting your memories of the Glenwood Theatre here, once upon a time. I only knew it as a bowling alley, 1965 or 1966, when I myself was in 5th grade.
Do you recall what was the second feature after “Bells Of St. Mary’s” at the Glenwood on your 1947 St. Matthias field trip ?
KayO, I have known Brother Jude Byrne, OSF, for many years, since fall 1972. He was, and is, a good friend of mine.
I am sorry that I cannot help you with Anton Grimm or Florence Pourgal, but if you would love to hear from anyone from those great times, I cordially invite you to join Bushwick Buddies at :
You may be right, LuisV. However, anything (being made into a Duane Reade) would be better than the fate of the Flushing Keith’s : sitting there as a derelict, dangerous hulk, while developers do nothing with it.
Michael, I don’t think I could hand out paper petitions in front of the Ridgewood Theatre. But are you aware of what’s been going on with RKO Keith’s Richmond Hill ?
Joe G, I think Brother Cyprian’s Park Slope parish and parochial school was St. Francis Xavier. His long rant about blacks was enabled by my junior class, 301, academic year 1971-72, being all-white.
Thanks, J.F.Lundy. Does the “New Ideal Theater” have a page on CT yet ?
MrBill :
Done !
Glad you found it, Bway !
Thanks for the sad news, BrooklynJim. It’s good to read that you were in the old ‘hood this past Saturday.
While the painted block letters spelling out RKO MADISON THEATER on the west wall grow ever fainter (except in our memories) …
While the graffiti below it grows ever more bold !
See you (hopefully) on Bushwick Buddies !
That’s right, Bway, and thank you.
I would say the most “unsafe” thing about the Ridgewood Theatre was the fairly recent murder within. I forget the date, but it’s on this page some place.
Thanks, JoeG, Bway, and roybarry.
My dad went shopping with his mom for Easter suits for him at Pitkin and Rockaway Avenues in the 1930’s, on Sundays, after church. There was quite a thriving garment district there. I’m glad the stores on Pitkin, and the Loew’s Pitkin itself, lasted into the 1960’s.
Joe G., you’ve got great taste in Harryhausen movies ! My son, now age 13, asked to see “7th Voyage Of Sinbad” on DVD this past weekend. We also have “20 Million Miles To Earth” on DVD but not “Jason And The Argonauts” although my son and I both know the film.
Bway : cartoons before movies : that leads to another question : when did multiple features in NYC and vicinity first run movie theaters end ? 1979 or 1980 ?
I think the last double features I saw were in summer 1978.
Good for you, hardbop !
That’s some over-schedulling, dantop500 !
roybarry, it would indeed be ironic if the matron was named Marion, as Marion Street is one block away from the Colonial Theatre.
I don’t know if the Colonial showed Saturday morning cartoon specials. That was before my time.
Please post your memories of the Decatur and Monroe Theatres on the pages for those theatres on this site. I would LOVE to read them, as would others. Thanks in advance.
Did the Decatur Theatre live up (or down) to its reputation as “The Itch” ?
roybarry, I would like to invite you to Bushwick Buddies, if you are interested, for some chat and some great images of our old neighborhood. There are several pages devoted to Cooper Street alone !
www.bushwickbuddies.com
Bway and I hope to see you there !
Thanks, Joe G.
Understood, roybarry. I will comply. I think I’ve already posted everything I can post, on the Colonial Theater. The next step forward would be to post an image of the Colonial when it was still functioning as a theater. Can you assist with this ? Thanks in advance.
Thanks, Bway and Lost Memory, for posting this information.
Thanks for this information, Joe G. Perhaps you could post a link to that NY Times article about the burning down of Our Lady Of Lourdes.
In retrospect, I wish I had spoken with Bro. Cyprian about his time at Lourdes. I apologize if I have offended you with anything I have said about him.
Thanks, once upon a time, Panzer65, and Warren.
Once upon a time, I still think you know how to talk, and write ! You’re most welcome to my comment. My pleasure !
Thanks for posting your memories of the Glenwood Theatre here, once upon a time. I only knew it as a bowling alley, 1965 or 1966, when I myself was in 5th grade.
Do you recall what was the second feature after “Bells Of St. Mary’s” at the Glenwood on your 1947 St. Matthias field trip ?
Thanks, alicia.
You’re also welcome to check out Bushwick Buddies.
Another good idea, Lost Memory. I appreciate your humor.
I think that’s more realistic than asking that it be made into a theater again.
Agreed, Bway. Let’s hope it isn’t sledghammered away, like the Eagle / Luxor Theatre is, right now.
KayO, I have known Brother Jude Byrne, OSF, for many years, since fall 1972. He was, and is, a good friend of mine.
I am sorry that I cannot help you with Anton Grimm or Florence Pourgal, but if you would love to hear from anyone from those great times, I cordially invite you to join Bushwick Buddies at :
www.bushwickbuddies.com
Bway and I hope to see you there soon.
Good point, Bway. Thanks.
You’re welcome, Michael.
Good ideas, Lost Memory.
I will let you know, Mike, although I think all who may be interested may have already read your post.
I’m glad you’re aware of RKO Keith’s Richmond Hill’s name having been removed from the marquee.
You may be right, LuisV. However, anything (being made into a Duane Reade) would be better than the fate of the Flushing Keith’s : sitting there as a derelict, dangerous hulk, while developers do nothing with it.
Michael, I don’t think I could hand out paper petitions in front of the Ridgewood Theatre. But are you aware of what’s been going on with RKO Keith’s Richmond Hill ?
How can we implement a petition ? I’m sure Michael Perlman (“Native Forest Hiller” here on CT)already knows of this.
Joe G, I think Brother Cyprian’s Park Slope parish and parochial school was St. Francis Xavier. His long rant about blacks was enabled by my junior class, 301, academic year 1971-72, being all-white.