I know what you mean, Panzer65, but perhaps you can take heart from the current state of Loew’s Jersey in Jersey City, and Loew’s Paradise in The Bronx.
Thanks for your post, David Zornig. That’s good to know about “With Six You Get Eggroll”.“The Warriors” had similar trouble in NYC. I think either a policeman or a theatre employee was pistol-whipped.
It reads like CCBB was a cliffhanger serial in the bargain.
Had I known the State Lake was soon to close, I would have seen “Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom” there when I was on vacation in Chicago May 18-25 1984.
I, too, would suspend judgment, and would not label the owners of RKO Keith’s Richmond Hill as “greedy”. In our free enterprise system and capitalist economy, virtually everything must make a profit to stay in business. That includes the RKO Keith’s Richmond Hill, whether or not it functions as a theatre once again, or as a bingo hall + flea market.
Panzer65, why do you see the cinema as a “soon extinct pastime” ? Movies are bigger and better business than ever in multiplex cinemas all over the USA and probably the rest of the world as well. And cinema is still a legitimate art form.
LuisV, Warren, Panzer65, you have all made good points. Perhaps the wisest thing to do is to continue to keep our Internet “eye” on this theater, and to do what we can to help preserve it as a theatre.
Good question, Panzer65. The borough of Queens seems to have no respect for its historic buildings, whether they be Neiderstein’s Restaurant, the Ridgewood and RKO Madison Theatres, or the RKO Keith’s Flushing and Richmond Hill Theatres, to name a few.
LuisV, it still looked like a theater inside, when I was last inside on Saturday July 8 2006.
True, Richmond Hill is a quiet neighborhood, but the Keith is located at a transportation hub and major crossroads in downtown Richmond Hill. I think it stopped showing movies about 1970, but is still thriving as a bingo hall and a flea market.
Thank you, once upon a time. I think your long post of Aug 12 2008 posted at 12:07 PM, about Myrtle-Wyckoff and the Parthenon should be printed in the Times Newsweekly Old Timer column. I know it would be most welcome and enjoyed at the Bushwick Buddies website. There are many images of the Parthenon Theatre there. May I please have your permission to copy your wonderful post and post it under an image of the Parthenon Theatre on Bushwick Buddies ?
You make several important points in your post of Aug 13, 2008 at 2:54pm, one of which is that theatres do not exist in a vacuum. They are part of a community. Therefore, some discussion of the communities that these theatres exist, or existed in, including their restaurants and businesses, is inevitable, and should be welcomed here, because it underscores the importance of the theatre to the community it exists in.
Another thing to keep in mind is that people do not go to movie theatres to sit in plush velvet seats, eat popcorn and candy, drink soda, and stare at a blank screen. They go there to see MOVIES. Therefore, some discussion of movies on Cinema Treasures is inevitable, and should be welcome here, particularly when it relates to, and enhances, the history of the movie theater they were shown at.
As I type these words, yet another historic theatre, the RKO Keith’s in Richmond Hill (# 3972), is in danger of being obliterated and forgotten. That makes posts of irreplaceable theatre recollections, such as yours of Aug 12 2008 @ 12:07 PM, all the more invaluable.
Thanks for posting this, Warren. So, to some extent, the changes in the Valencia and the Jamaica church compensated for each other. Odds are, the multi-purpose performance space at the new arts center will include a movie screen.
Thanks, Lost Memory. I just printed myself a copy. Somehow I missed this installment of “The Old Timer”. It’s quite a memory-jogger, all right.
Dr. Greenspoon was the other optometrist I remember from Ridgewood besides Bonafide Opticians. Dr. G’s office was on the south side of Myrtle Avenue, just west of Putnam Avenue, and, I think, next door to The Little Garden Restaurant. Dr. Greenspoon was still there as late as January or June 1975, I think.
once upon a time, once again, you are most welcome to my response. My distinct pleasure.
My dad also remembers the Ridgewood Rathskeller as the Hofbrau, so you’re in good company.
The NYC subway is now $ 2 per fare, but it’s not that bad nowadays, and most of the cars are air conditioned. The only graffiti left is the “scratchiti” on the windows. Even that …. ugh !
I believe you that those pretzels were sold for a nickel. BTW, I’m finishing my $ 1.50 pretzel, purchased at a stand at Worth and Centre Sts. a few minutes ago, as I type this.
Yes, I must confess to having bought suburban multiplex movie tickets with a credit card.
Do you remember an Exchange Buffet eatery near Myrtle and Wyckoff ?
Thanks, Panzer65. Never went there, but looks like an interesting place !
Thanks, Panzer65 !
A gun half-in, half-out, of the performer’s pocket ! Sort of an Altamont-in-reverse, Staten Island Ellie !
I know what you mean, Panzer65, but perhaps you can take heart from the current state of Loew’s Jersey in Jersey City, and Loew’s Paradise in The Bronx.
BTW, is it pronounced “Low’s” or “Low-ease” ?
Thanks for your post, David Zornig. That’s good to know about “With Six You Get Eggroll”.“The Warriors” had similar trouble in NYC. I think either a policeman or a theatre employee was pistol-whipped.
It reads like CCBB was a cliffhanger serial in the bargain.
Had I known the State Lake was soon to close, I would have seen “Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom” there when I was on vacation in Chicago May 18-25 1984.
Thanks, Lost Memory.
I, too, would suspend judgment, and would not label the owners of RKO Keith’s Richmond Hill as “greedy”. In our free enterprise system and capitalist economy, virtually everything must make a profit to stay in business. That includes the RKO Keith’s Richmond Hill, whether or not it functions as a theatre once again, or as a bingo hall + flea market.
Panzer65, why do you see the cinema as a “soon extinct pastime” ? Movies are bigger and better business than ever in multiplex cinemas all over the USA and probably the rest of the world as well. And cinema is still a legitimate art form.
LuisV, Warren, Panzer65, you have all made good points. Perhaps the wisest thing to do is to continue to keep our Internet “eye” on this theater, and to do what we can to help preserve it as a theatre.
Thanks for your post, Warren. Yet another old theatre has become a church.
I don’t know if it’s too late to landmark this theatre, George Tobor, but thanks for your input … and welcome to Cinema Treasures !
Good question, Panzer65. The borough of Queens seems to have no respect for its historic buildings, whether they be Neiderstein’s Restaurant, the Ridgewood and RKO Madison Theatres, or the RKO Keith’s Flushing and Richmond Hill Theatres, to name a few.
Thanks, once upon a time. I shall do so NOW. I think the Bushwick Buddies will enjoy your August 12th Parthenon article.
Thanks again, Lost Memory.
Thanks, Lost Memory.
I hope not, RobertR.
Where were the Rivoli and Sutton Theatres located ?
Thanks, Lost Memory.
Thanks, KenRoe, and thanks for all your photography of Queens, NYC theatres, particularly the Ridgewood Theatre.
LuisV, it still looked like a theater inside, when I was last inside on Saturday July 8 2006.
True, Richmond Hill is a quiet neighborhood, but the Keith is located at a transportation hub and major crossroads in downtown Richmond Hill. I think it stopped showing movies about 1970, but is still thriving as a bingo hall and a flea market.
Thank you, once upon a time. I think your long post of Aug 12 2008 posted at 12:07 PM, about Myrtle-Wyckoff and the Parthenon should be printed in the Times Newsweekly Old Timer column. I know it would be most welcome and enjoyed at the Bushwick Buddies website. There are many images of the Parthenon Theatre there. May I please have your permission to copy your wonderful post and post it under an image of the Parthenon Theatre on Bushwick Buddies ?
You make several important points in your post of Aug 13, 2008 at 2:54pm, one of which is that theatres do not exist in a vacuum. They are part of a community. Therefore, some discussion of the communities that these theatres exist, or existed in, including their restaurants and businesses, is inevitable, and should be welcomed here, because it underscores the importance of the theatre to the community it exists in.
Another thing to keep in mind is that people do not go to movie theatres to sit in plush velvet seats, eat popcorn and candy, drink soda, and stare at a blank screen. They go there to see MOVIES. Therefore, some discussion of movies on Cinema Treasures is inevitable, and should be welcome here, particularly when it relates to, and enhances, the history of the movie theater they were shown at.
As I type these words, yet another historic theatre, the RKO Keith’s in Richmond Hill (# 3972), is in danger of being obliterated and forgotten. That makes posts of irreplaceable theatre recollections, such as yours of Aug 12 2008 @ 12:07 PM, all the more invaluable.
I just read this on-line in the Daily News itself. Very sad.
Is there anything that the Cinema Treasures on-line community can do ?
Good thought, LuisV.
Thanks for posting this, Warren. So, to some extent, the changes in the Valencia and the Jamaica church compensated for each other. Odds are, the multi-purpose performance space at the new arts center will include a movie screen.
Yes ! I’m beet-red-faced burning with shame !
Thanks, Lost Memory. I just printed myself a copy. Somehow I missed this installment of “The Old Timer”. It’s quite a memory-jogger, all right.
Dr. Greenspoon was the other optometrist I remember from Ridgewood besides Bonafide Opticians. Dr. G’s office was on the south side of Myrtle Avenue, just west of Putnam Avenue, and, I think, next door to The Little Garden Restaurant. Dr. Greenspoon was still there as late as January or June 1975, I think.
Good one, once. I remember both Nedicks and Chock Full-O-Nuts very well !
once upon a time, once again, you are most welcome to my response. My distinct pleasure.
My dad also remembers the Ridgewood Rathskeller as the Hofbrau, so you’re in good company.
The NYC subway is now $ 2 per fare, but it’s not that bad nowadays, and most of the cars are air conditioned. The only graffiti left is the “scratchiti” on the windows. Even that …. ugh !
I believe you that those pretzels were sold for a nickel. BTW, I’m finishing my $ 1.50 pretzel, purchased at a stand at Worth and Centre Sts. a few minutes ago, as I type this.
Yes, I must confess to having bought suburban multiplex movie tickets with a credit card.
Do you remember an Exchange Buffet eatery near Myrtle and Wyckoff ?