Unfortunately, the old Monroe is still a vacant lot, even though the old Cenury Theater site has new homes on it, which is right behind where the Monroe was. HEre’s a street view:
Does anyone know which store now occupies the space of the theater? I remember the theater so well, but the mall has changed so much, that I can’t remember what store is there now.
I saw Ghostbusters there, and that movie was out in 1984, so it “had” to still be open in 1984. I don’t know if that was spring, summer, or fall of 1984, but in any event, it had to be within it’s last year of operation.
I don’t remember it so much. I remember it split up into two theaters at least, as it had a different wall on one side. I saw Ghostbusters in the left had (if facing the screen) orchestra theater. My confusion must be that it had a balcony level that I thought was split in two, which it may not have, I don’t remember.
No, it was never used for anything else after it closed to movies. When they turned out the lights on the movies and closed the doors, it sat their empty ever since, and at this poing it’s in complete shambles.
To see how bad the inside is, see the link in the second comment above, and even those photos were taken some years ago!
I totally agree, the Ridgewood looked much better with that marquee, than the current one. It wasn’t really “removed”, it collapsed in a late 1960s' snowstorm, and fell to the ground. Luckily no one was under it at the time!
Actually, thats what it looks like now, almost 25 years later, except picture 25 years of shambles thrown on it…and pigeons, and absolutely no maintenance.
I would say the Kings is in WAY better shape than the Shore (judging by photos I have seen of either), but would probably say the Keiths is in worse shape than the Shore.
Yes, I do remember it was still open in the early 80.s Great photos. While the marquee didn’t look all that impressive in the daytime, it sure looked nice at night. Nice to see it still with movies on the marquee. Sad what just 10 more years did to the place.
Thanks….my email notifications for that theater aren’t on yet, haha. I will check it out now….I am slowly moving up my list of theaters as the weeks go on, slowly trying to get the notifications turned back on.
The second image is how I remember the Grammercy every day when I walked under it from 1990 to 1993. I remember they often had the actual lettering of the movie’s font on the marquee instead of traditional lettering. I always found that unique on the Grammercy. Most movies played a long time at the Grammercy. I remember Disney’s Fantasia was on the marquee for almost two months back then. Also “Three Men and a Little Lady” for at least 4 or 5 weeks, and again, it was always in the font the movie companies used on their posters.
From photos I have seen in the past, the interior of the theater has severe water damage. Parts of the ceiling above the proscenium have even come down. I assume it is restorable, but it would take big bucks to bring the interior back.
Here’s the google street view image of the Meserole, to compare to the link Lost posted. Sad it’s not a theater, but one of the classiest retail conversions I can think of.
It’s just wonderful that this theater is so well preserved.
Unfortunately, the old Monroe is still a vacant lot, even though the old Cenury Theater site has new homes on it, which is right behind where the Monroe was. HEre’s a street view:
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Here’s a bird’s eye view of the Northport:
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Here’s a google street view of the old Colonial Theater:
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Just renewing my email alerts….
Here’s a google street view of the old Majestic Theater:
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Here’s a street view of the old Casino Theater. Does anyone know if any of the interior features still exist?
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Thanks for your description of the old SunWave. I only vaguely remember it.
Here’s an aeiral image of the old drive in. The screen would have been at top, where the Stop N Shop is now:
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Does anyone know which store now occupies the space of the theater? I remember the theater so well, but the mall has changed so much, that I can’t remember what store is there now.
I saw Ghostbusters there, and that movie was out in 1984, so it “had” to still be open in 1984. I don’t know if that was spring, summer, or fall of 1984, but in any event, it had to be within it’s last year of operation.
I don’t remember it so much. I remember it split up into two theaters at least, as it had a different wall on one side. I saw Ghostbusters in the left had (if facing the screen) orchestra theater. My confusion must be that it had a balcony level that I thought was split in two, which it may not have, I don’t remember.
No, it was never used for anything else after it closed to movies. When they turned out the lights on the movies and closed the doors, it sat their empty ever since, and at this poing it’s in complete shambles.
To see how bad the inside is, see the link in the second comment above, and even those photos were taken some years ago!
I totally agree, the Ridgewood looked much better with that marquee, than the current one. It wasn’t really “removed”, it collapsed in a late 1960s' snowstorm, and fell to the ground. Luckily no one was under it at the time!
Here’s a photo of the Sutter in 1972. not a pretty sight…
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Interestingly, it looks much better today as a church:
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Here’s a photo when it was Cinema Plaza in 1980:
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Actually, thats what it looks like now, almost 25 years later, except picture 25 years of shambles thrown on it…and pigeons, and absolutely no maintenance.
I would say the Kings is in WAY better shape than the Shore (judging by photos I have seen of either), but would probably say the Keiths is in worse shape than the Shore.
Yes, I do remember it was still open in the early 80.s Great photos. While the marquee didn’t look all that impressive in the daytime, it sure looked nice at night. Nice to see it still with movies on the marquee. Sad what just 10 more years did to the place.
Thanks….my email notifications for that theater aren’t on yet, haha. I will check it out now….I am slowly moving up my list of theaters as the weeks go on, slowly trying to get the notifications turned back on.
The second image is how I remember the Grammercy every day when I walked under it from 1990 to 1993. I remember they often had the actual lettering of the movie’s font on the marquee instead of traditional lettering. I always found that unique on the Grammercy. Most movies played a long time at the Grammercy. I remember Disney’s Fantasia was on the marquee for almost two months back then. Also “Three Men and a Little Lady” for at least 4 or 5 weeks, and again, it was always in the font the movie companies used on their posters.
Yeah, I had to save those too. They were too great. I even saved the Odd Lot one…., :)
From photos I have seen in the past, the interior of the theater has severe water damage. Parts of the ceiling above the proscenium have even come down. I assume it is restorable, but it would take big bucks to bring the interior back.
When did the 46th St operate as a concert venue?
Here’s a current google street view image of the old Irving Theater:
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Does anyone know if the theater has been torn down yet?
Here’s the google street view image of the Meserole, to compare to the link Lost posted. Sad it’s not a theater, but one of the classiest retail conversions I can think of.
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