Ridgewood Theatre
55-27 Myrtle Avenue,
Ridgewood,
NY
11385
55-27 Myrtle Avenue,
Ridgewood,
NY
11385
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I was finally able to make a site visit yesterday. Based on what RebertR said on Aug. 17th, I was expecting to see a real mess, with the alteration project going full blast. But not much has changed. As far as I could tell – though I couldn’t see much – the lobby still seems intact. The sign directing patrons to see Vantage Point is still there. Probably the odding thing that I saw was on the old awning, which now advertises something called “Bushwick Twin” I have absolutely no idea what that means …… Walking around the block, I saw no telltale evidence of any ongoing renovation work. So, things still seem to be at a standstill here.
Do you have any pictures to share? Please send them to me at I know some of the later installed walls were taken out, to see what historic detail survives, and much does, from what I saw in 2010.
Sad news indeed, RobertR. Thank you, though.
The sad part is they tore the walls apart and now the place downstairs is a mess. I fear it wont be long till vandals destroy it or a fire breaks out like the Madison. Too bad Bow Tie Cinemas thought it was too much of an investment to reopen.
The Shadow knows !
Heh heh heh …..
It is interesting that nothing has happened here in light of the advertized plans to develop this site. Perhaps the deleveloper could not come up with the money to make the deal – or perhaps we will only now see the second shoe dropping. Who knows?
Probably but thanks any way.
I last walked by Aug 4 2011 at about 10 a.m.
No change since my last visit.
No, let’s wait and see.
Nothing ever happens at that theater Time to throw in the spomge!
Thanks Chris. It’s good to BE back. MY PC was taken down by a virus 3 weeks ago. I got it back last Wednesday the 15th.
I am still restoring some connections like this one.
I expect to be back on Bushwick Buddies soon also. But I am a bit wary of clicking on non-work-related stuff.
Great to see you back Peter!
I walked by the Ridgewood Theater about 9:35 the morning of Monday June 20 2011. There was no change since I last walked by there on Monday June 6th 2011. The following is still on the western side of the marquee, facing west towards Madison Street :
THE BUSHWICK
TWIN-S
I observed no details of the inner lobby nor the box office.
I walked by the Ridgewood Theater about 10:35 the morning of Friday April 22 2011. There was no change since I last walked by there on Friday March 18th 2011. The following is still on the western side of the marquee, facing west towards Madison Street :
THE BUSHWICK
TWIN-S
I observed no details of the inner lobby nor the box office.
Stunning set of photographs – and quite heartbreaking. Although, a number of them – starting with the first three images – seem to depict school auditoriums or other non-theatrical meeting halls, given the large windows running along the sidewalls.
Thanks Panzer, though it is maddening to see the photos and not have the theater names attached to them. We can at least take #49 off the list. The Loews Kings is most definitely being restored to the tune of $70MM. The photo shoud be replaced by Chicago’s Uptown, or Philadelphia’s Boyd.
This is a great, but bittersweet compilation of many historic theaters that are left abandoned throughout the US. Everyone, please take a few moments to examine the above photos (link), & visualize the time it took to produce such craftsmanship, & the generations-worth who were entertained. If only walls could talk! Hopefully someone will purchase & restore them all over time. Nothing is impossible. We need visionaries!
Hi Peter,
After seeing the happy news that the Loews Kings is being saved, and marveling at all its interior photos, I can say YES! The Kings is #49!
Sad seeing all those abandoned theaters, Panzer65. Do you know which one # 49 Brooklyn NY is ? Perhaps Loews Kings ?
Panzer65, I know exactly how you feel about the Ridgewood Theatre slowly eroding away.
Link from prior post:
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I’m very saddened to see the time go by and slowly erode the beloved theater I attended as a teenager in my hometown. Even if it is saved, its apparent that little respect is given to a building that brought simple pleasures of seeing a movie in a classic setting such as the experience of going to the movies. Perhaps movies will once again play at Ridgewood, and I found it quite difficult to even consider posting this link, but as much as it hurts to see these photos, it does send a message that we look away from such grand examples of American movie houses, even if they are the more humble type from before the age of the movie palace.http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/75-abandoned-theaters-from-around-the-usa
I think John’s Bargain Store still had a store on West 14th Street in Manhattan as late as the early 90’s.
Typo… I meant LolaLovesCookies as your username.
To Laura a.k.a. LauraLovesCookies: I responded to your posting above, and I would like to correspond via email to discuss your ideas further. My e-mail is I can also be found on Facebook. Search “Friends of The Ridgewood Theatre” under groups, and you’ll see me as the creator. Thanks so much for your creative energy!
The Ridgewood Theater Murder Case: says online “ someone was apprehended and then acquitted” …that’s all I could find.
The Ridgewood Theater Murder Case: says online “ someone was apprehended and then acquitted” …that’s all I could find.