Especially for Fred DeRosa – May I email you at the address listed in your 7/30/07 post? My father owned the Dyker theatre in Brooklyn. I am delighted to introduce myself to you and thank you so very much for all the information about the architect, Eugene DeRosa and your family!! Please read my series of comments for The Dyker starting on the date 6/8/07 and combined with The Lafayette theatre, another DeRosa design)! [url=/theaters/3873/
Warren -
Thanks for the reminder! I am new to all things “digital” and in fact, my son-in-law submitted The Dyker picture to this site before we remembered all photos should be displayed through a link. My apology to the cinematreasures founders.
Also, in reply to your other comments – I am delighted again to learn more about The Dyker, and really wish I could be more helpful. Refer to my original post dated 6/8/07, where I basically wrote everything I know about this theater! I was hoping my oldest sisters would recall something else, but they only have a recollection of attending “Shore Road Academy,” and that my family lived on the 6th floor at “1992 Bayridge (Blvd?) near the Narrows.” Our father was Frederick Huebner, and he did own The Dyker with his partner, Eugene Pulch.
I did go inside, but the photo I took of the stage and curtain was unusable. Other than the partitioned room, the theater itself is small and plain. I regret not taking pics of the lobby as that was somewhat more decorated, but according to the manager may not have been the original interior structure. The manager did recommend a Ron Kase book titled Images of America RAMSEY, published by Arcadia in 2001 and captioned the following photo:
No date given, but hopefully someone will be able to determine when these feature films were playing?
The marquee says: Shirley Mason & a star cast in The Wreck.
Sensation Seekers
Please look at photos added to the Lafayette theatre,
and especially note additions to another cinema treasure:
the Ramsey Cinema.
To LostMemory and others –
Not sure if I am getting off-topic; but my sister sent the following info: (Keep in mind this is regarding the Lafayette Theatre building and businesses in the block during the 1940’s and early 50’s).
“The manager’s name was Fred ? Lichtman , he had one daughter. I think before it was Lafayette Avenue, the street was just Route 59. The dress shop at the other end was operated by Ethel Salling, one son, Lloyd. Next to my florist when I moved into it, was a Real Estate shop operated by Carl Marcum. On the other side of the street was the Bright Spot, Carmen’s Beauty Parlor and Cheerful Furniture and Rug Shop. There also was a small jewelry shop next to the beauty shop.”
Lost Memory – Thanks for the reply.
Also PeterApruzzese – Here is a long overdue post for you! Thank you…and others for all the hard work and dedication to keep the Lafayette a “treasure”! I am so glad I found this site.
I will try to find out as much information as I can regarding the Lafayette vs. Suffern Lafayette. Both of you, really have me curious now as well. I’m especially hopeful my sister can bring a new perspective, assuming “her memory” is not lost!!
BoxOfficeBill – Thanks for the reply! About 20 years ago, while at work, a gentleman “recognized” my Brooklyn accent and after some conversation told me he – as a teenager, spent many years in the balcony of the Dyker, but couldn’t recall the movies!!
Lost Memory – Thanks for the photos. Besides my sister’s florist, the other businesses in this theater building during the early 50’s were a womans' dress shop,(sorry I can’t recall the name), Haddad Photography Studio and a Christian Science Reading Room. In 1957, my sister rented the space next-door (which had been the reading room), broke thru the walls and added a “gift shop” to her florist. I spent many after-school days just hanging around. I also took “oil painting lessons” from a woman named Miss Adams, I think, who had an art studio located in one of the upstairs areas. This particular space was later leased to a lawyer. Next month I’m hoping to visit with my sister and look thru some old family photo albums. I would like to find additional pics and info.
Warren – I see you are on-line. My planned trip to NJ and Suffern) next month will include a search thru old family photo albums. I hope to find a picture of The Dyker.
Continued thoughts! Here is a copy of a post I just made for the Dyker theater — along with summer travel plans!!
Especially for BoxOfficeBill. You haven’t posted lately, but I hope you are still keeping in touch. I re-read your comments here, and looked for others concerning Cinema Treasures. You have renewed my interest in theaters; and from what you wrote, I see we are the same age. If, just if…my family had stayed in Bay Ridge, I could have easily experienced all the same “memories” of the Dyker. So, a special thanks to you (and others) for making this theater come to life through your wonderful descriptions and narratives. BTW…I am planning a drive to Suffern, NY, in August intentionally to visit the Lafayette. I emailed my sister about this site and my posting. She sent the following reply:
Yes the Dyker and Lafayette Theatres pictures and comments were interesting,…in 1945 I opened up my florist just before Christmas, must have sold the business around 1967. It is a very beautiful theatre and I have gone several times last year and heard the big organ being played.
Especially for BoxOfficeBill. You haven’t posted lately, but I hope you are still keeping in touch. I re-read your comments here, and looked for others concerning Cinema Treasures. You have renewed my interest in theaters; and from what you wrote, I see we are the same age. If, just if…my family had stayed in Bay Ridge, I could have easily experienced all the same “memories” of the Dyker. So, a special thanks to you (and others) for making this theater come to life through your wonderful descriptions and narratives. BTW…I am planning a drive to Suffern, NY, in August intentionally to visit the Lafayette. I emailed my sister about this site and my posting. She sent the following reply:
“Yes the Dyker and Lafayette Theatres pictures and comments were interesting,…in 1945 I opened up my florist just before Christmas, must have sold the business around 1967. It is a very beautiful theatre and I have gone several times last year and heard the big organ being played.”
Hello again – Please add to my comment above: For 25-30 cents, not only did we see the Saturday Serial presentation, but we also enjoyed a cartoon or two, the latest world “Newsreel” and… the featured film!
Hello – I just found this site, and I am delighted to read the comments and to view some of the photos. Before I write about the Lafayette theater, I would like to relay some information which I also posted for another “Cinema Treasures” – the Dyker Theater. My father, along with one partner, owned the Dyker Theater. I never had the opportunity to visit this building as my family had moved from Brooklyn to Northern NJ in 1934 – eight years before I was born. My father took care of the day-to-day management until his “retirement” at this time, but continued to lease the theater to RKO until his death in 1968. I had always thought the Dyker was sold immediately, torn down and made into a parking lot!! So, it is especially nice to know many people still enjoyed the movies for a few years after and loved this theater building as much as my father did.
As it turns out, our home in NJ was very near Suffern, NY, where the Lafayette is located, still in operation and designed by the same architect as for the Dyker. We went to the Lafayette frequently and especially for the weekly Saturday serials in the late 40’s and early 50’s. For 25 or 30 cents, you could see the continuing adventures of The Lone Ranger and Superman. Also, does anyone remember the Halloween “costume” contests at the Lafayette during those years, too? All the children received prizes of games and toys!! Another fact: My older sister, a florist, rented a shop for her business (from 1945 till ~1965) that was located at one end of this theater building, “Joyce Flowers.” So, although I never got to see The Dyker, I remember the Lafayette Theater well and look forward to a visit!.
Hello – I just found this site, and I am truly delighted to read the comments and to view some of the photos. My father, along with one partner, owned the Dyker Theater. I never had the opportunity to visit this building as my family had moved from Brooklyn to Northern NJ in 1934 – eight years before I was born. My father took care of the day-to-day management until his “retirement” at this time, but continued to lease the theater to RKO until his death in 1968. I had always thought the Dyker was sold immediately, torn down and made into a parking lot!! So, it is especially nice to know many people still enjoyed the movies for a few years after and loved this theater building as much as my father did.
As it turns out, our home in NJ was very near Suffern, NY, where another interesting “Cinema Treasures” is located and still in operation – the Lafayette Theater – designed by the same architect as for the Dyker. We went to the Lafayette frequently and especially for the weekly Saturday serials in the late 40’s and early 50’s. For 25 or 30 cents, you could see the continuing adventures of The Lone Ranger and Superman. Also, does anyone remember the Halloween “costume” contests at the Lafayette during those years, too? All the children received prizes of games and toys!! Another fact, my older sister, a florist, rented a shop for her business (from 1945 till ~1965) that was located at one end of this theater building, “Joyce Flowers.” So, although I never got to see The Dyker, I remember the Lafayette Theater well.
Especially for Fred DeRosa – May I email you at the address listed in your 7/30/07 post? My father owned the Dyker theatre in Brooklyn. I am delighted to introduce myself to you and thank you so very much for all the information about the architect, Eugene DeRosa and your family!! Please read my series of comments for The Dyker starting on the date 6/8/07 and combined with The Lafayette theatre, another DeRosa design)! [url=/theaters/3873/
Warren -
Thanks for the reminder! I am new to all things “digital” and in fact, my son-in-law submitted The Dyker picture to this site before we remembered all photos should be displayed through a link. My apology to the cinematreasures founders.
Also, in reply to your other comments – I am delighted again to learn more about The Dyker, and really wish I could be more helpful. Refer to my original post dated 6/8/07, where I basically wrote everything I know about this theater! I was hoping my oldest sisters would recall something else, but they only have a recollection of attending “Shore Road Academy,” and that my family lived on the 6th floor at “1992 Bayridge (Blvd?) near the Narrows.” Our father was Frederick Huebner, and he did own The Dyker with his partner, Eugene Pulch.
Hello – I am very happy to tell you I visited this theater last month and took a photo of the exterior of the building:
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I did go inside, but the photo I took of the stage and curtain was unusable. Other than the partitioned room, the theater itself is small and plain. I regret not taking pics of the lobby as that was somewhat more decorated, but according to the manager may not have been the original interior structure. The manager did recommend a Ron Kase book titled Images of America RAMSEY, published by Arcadia in 2001 and captioned the following photo:
View link
The Ramsey Theatre is shown as it appeared in 1940. The marquee was taken down in the 1980’s, but the theater’s front remains the same.
Correction to above post:
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Hello – My sister’s family photo album revealed this wonderful photo of The Lafayette during the 1940’s:
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Her flower shop is the “featured star”!! Unsure of the date, but along with the film, Shocking Miss Pilgrim, maybe the car will provide a clue?
More recent photo taken Aug. ‘07.
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Hello Everyone – As promised. Family Photos!! Here is the only picture of the Dyker in my sister’s album:
View link
No date given, but hopefully someone will be able to determine when these feature films were playing?
The marquee says: Shirley Mason & a star cast in The Wreck.
Sensation Seekers
Please look at photos added to the Lafayette theatre,
and especially note additions to another cinema treasure:
the Ramsey Cinema.
To LostMemory and others –
Not sure if I am getting off-topic; but my sister sent the following info: (Keep in mind this is regarding the Lafayette Theatre building and businesses in the block during the 1940’s and early 50’s).
“The manager’s name was Fred ? Lichtman , he had one daughter. I think before it was Lafayette Avenue, the street was just Route 59. The dress shop at the other end was operated by Ethel Salling, one son, Lloyd. Next to my florist when I moved into it, was a Real Estate shop operated by Carl Marcum. On the other side of the street was the Bright Spot, Carmen’s Beauty Parlor and Cheerful Furniture and Rug Shop. There also was a small jewelry shop next to the beauty shop.”
Lost Memory – Thanks for the reply.
Also PeterApruzzese – Here is a long overdue post for you! Thank you…and others for all the hard work and dedication to keep the Lafayette a “treasure”! I am so glad I found this site.
I will try to find out as much information as I can regarding the Lafayette vs. Suffern Lafayette. Both of you, really have me curious now as well. I’m especially hopeful my sister can bring a new perspective, assuming “her memory” is not lost!!
BoxOfficeBill – Thanks for the reply! About 20 years ago, while at work, a gentleman “recognized” my Brooklyn accent and after some conversation told me he – as a teenager, spent many years in the balcony of the Dyker, but couldn’t recall the movies!!
Lost Memory – Thanks for the photos. Besides my sister’s florist, the other businesses in this theater building during the early 50’s were a womans' dress shop,(sorry I can’t recall the name), Haddad Photography Studio and a Christian Science Reading Room. In 1957, my sister rented the space next-door (which had been the reading room), broke thru the walls and added a “gift shop” to her florist. I spent many after-school days just hanging around. I also took “oil painting lessons” from a woman named Miss Adams, I think, who had an art studio located in one of the upstairs areas. This particular space was later leased to a lawyer. Next month I’m hoping to visit with my sister and look thru some old family photo albums. I would like to find additional pics and info.
Warren – I see you are on-line. My planned trip to NJ and Suffern) next month will include a search thru old family photo albums. I hope to find a picture of The Dyker.
Continued thoughts! Here is a copy of a post I just made for the Dyker theater — along with summer travel plans!!
Especially for BoxOfficeBill. You haven’t posted lately, but I hope you are still keeping in touch. I re-read your comments here, and looked for others concerning Cinema Treasures. You have renewed my interest in theaters; and from what you wrote, I see we are the same age. If, just if…my family had stayed in Bay Ridge, I could have easily experienced all the same “memories” of the Dyker. So, a special thanks to you (and others) for making this theater come to life through your wonderful descriptions and narratives. BTW…I am planning a drive to Suffern, NY, in August intentionally to visit the Lafayette. I emailed my sister about this site and my posting. She sent the following reply:
Yes the Dyker and Lafayette Theatres pictures and comments were interesting,…in 1945 I opened up my florist just before Christmas, must have sold the business around 1967. It is a very beautiful theatre and I have gone several times last year and heard the big organ being played.
Especially for BoxOfficeBill. You haven’t posted lately, but I hope you are still keeping in touch. I re-read your comments here, and looked for others concerning Cinema Treasures. You have renewed my interest in theaters; and from what you wrote, I see we are the same age. If, just if…my family had stayed in Bay Ridge, I could have easily experienced all the same “memories” of the Dyker. So, a special thanks to you (and others) for making this theater come to life through your wonderful descriptions and narratives. BTW…I am planning a drive to Suffern, NY, in August intentionally to visit the Lafayette. I emailed my sister about this site and my posting. She sent the following reply:
“Yes the Dyker and Lafayette Theatres pictures and comments were interesting,…in 1945 I opened up my florist just before Christmas, must have sold the business around 1967. It is a very beautiful theatre and I have gone several times last year and heard the big organ being played.”
Hello again – Please add to my comment above: For 25-30 cents, not only did we see the Saturday Serial presentation, but we also enjoyed a cartoon or two, the latest world “Newsreel” and… the featured film!
Hello – I just found this site, and I am delighted to read the comments and to view some of the photos. Before I write about the Lafayette theater, I would like to relay some information which I also posted for another “Cinema Treasures” – the Dyker Theater. My father, along with one partner, owned the Dyker Theater. I never had the opportunity to visit this building as my family had moved from Brooklyn to Northern NJ in 1934 – eight years before I was born. My father took care of the day-to-day management until his “retirement” at this time, but continued to lease the theater to RKO until his death in 1968. I had always thought the Dyker was sold immediately, torn down and made into a parking lot!! So, it is especially nice to know many people still enjoyed the movies for a few years after and loved this theater building as much as my father did.
As it turns out, our home in NJ was very near Suffern, NY, where the Lafayette is located, still in operation and designed by the same architect as for the Dyker. We went to the Lafayette frequently and especially for the weekly Saturday serials in the late 40’s and early 50’s. For 25 or 30 cents, you could see the continuing adventures of The Lone Ranger and Superman. Also, does anyone remember the Halloween “costume” contests at the Lafayette during those years, too? All the children received prizes of games and toys!! Another fact: My older sister, a florist, rented a shop for her business (from 1945 till ~1965) that was located at one end of this theater building, “Joyce Flowers.” So, although I never got to see The Dyker, I remember the Lafayette Theater well and look forward to a visit!.
Hello – I just found this site, and I am truly delighted to read the comments and to view some of the photos. My father, along with one partner, owned the Dyker Theater. I never had the opportunity to visit this building as my family had moved from Brooklyn to Northern NJ in 1934 – eight years before I was born. My father took care of the day-to-day management until his “retirement” at this time, but continued to lease the theater to RKO until his death in 1968. I had always thought the Dyker was sold immediately, torn down and made into a parking lot!! So, it is especially nice to know many people still enjoyed the movies for a few years after and loved this theater building as much as my father did.
As it turns out, our home in NJ was very near Suffern, NY, where another interesting “Cinema Treasures” is located and still in operation – the Lafayette Theater – designed by the same architect as for the Dyker. We went to the Lafayette frequently and especially for the weekly Saturday serials in the late 40’s and early 50’s. For 25 or 30 cents, you could see the continuing adventures of The Lone Ranger and Superman. Also, does anyone remember the Halloween “costume” contests at the Lafayette during those years, too? All the children received prizes of games and toys!! Another fact, my older sister, a florist, rented a shop for her business (from 1945 till ~1965) that was located at one end of this theater building, “Joyce Flowers.” So, although I never got to see The Dyker, I remember the Lafayette Theater well.