Did you know that the stage lifts at the Loew’s Kings (built in 1929) were copied by the Radio City Music Hall. During World War II Secret Service Agents were stationed backstage and at the base of the stage steps. They were trying to protect the technology first used at the Kings. Why? Think
about an aircraft carrier and how the planes are hoisted from below deck. This technology came
from the stage lifts at the Kings!
Life: I have no idea what a business plan should cover and don’t feel qualified to create one. However, your idea makes sense to me! Could you create the business plan or do you know somebody that is proficient in such things. Naturally, they would have to appreciate all the possibilities the Kings has to offer and not expect to be paid for their efforts.
Through the years that I have tried to Save The Kings, I contacted various real estate developers and tried to interest them. One really seemed impressed and saw the potential and even came out with me to the theater and toured the neighborhood. However, more recently he did not return my calls.
It’s really very frustrating!
Richard organized the last meeting, but I have been unable to reach him. If there are people that are interested in a second meeting, please let me know.
In the meantime, what you describe for the Alpine might work nicely at the Kings. I would hate to see the auditorium divided up, but at this point saving the theater has to be the paramount goal. However, the Loew’s Kings has a unique advantage over most houses. In the basement is a basketball court and that could be used as a theater space.
Of late, I have been hearing that the Brooklyn Borough President is talking up the Loew’s Kings to various real estate developers! In the meantime, the NY Post is looking to do a follow up story — when and if something happens with the NYC Economic Development Corp. I have been in touch with a television documentry producer and he wants to shoot some interviews and footage within the building.
Astyanax-I don’t want to put words in Marty’s mouth, but very few things would make him happier than seeing the Loew’s Kings as the Kings County Center for the Performing Arts.
Did you know that the stage lifts at the Loew’s Kings (built in 1929) were copied by the Radio City Music Hall. During World War II Secret Service Agents were stationed backstage and at the base of the stage steps. They were trying to protect the technology first used at the Kings. Why? Think
about an aircraft carrier and how the planes are hoisted from below deck. This technology came
from the stage lifts at the Kings!
Life: I have no idea what a business plan should cover and don’t feel qualified to create one. However, your idea makes sense to me! Could you create the business plan or do you know somebody that is proficient in such things. Naturally, they would have to appreciate all the possibilities the Kings has to offer and not expect to be paid for their efforts.
Through the years that I have tried to Save The Kings, I contacted various real estate developers and tried to interest them. One really seemed impressed and saw the potential and even came out with me to the theater and toured the neighborhood. However, more recently he did not return my calls.
It’s really very frustrating!
Is anybody interested in a second meeting?
Richard organized the last meeting, but I have been unable to reach him. If there are people that are interested in a second meeting, please let me know.
In the meantime, what you describe for the Alpine might work nicely at the Kings. I would hate to see the auditorium divided up, but at this point saving the theater has to be the paramount goal. However, the Loew’s Kings has a unique advantage over most houses. In the basement is a basketball court and that could be used as a theater space.
Of late, I have been hearing that the Brooklyn Borough President is talking up the Loew’s Kings to various real estate developers! In the meantime, the NY Post is looking to do a follow up story — when and if something happens with the NYC Economic Development Corp. I have been in touch with a television documentry producer and he wants to shoot some interviews and footage within the building.
So write to Borough President Marty Markowitz at Brooklyn Borough Hall, Brooklyn NY
Astyanax-I don’t want to put words in Marty’s mouth, but very few things would make him happier than seeing the Loew’s Kings as the Kings County Center for the Performing Arts.