The building was not actually demolished as is stated above.
The bakery operated out of it beginning in 1962, shortly after it closed. (I watched 101 Dalmatians there in 1961)
In 1964, there was an attempt to destroy the building resulting in a great deal of damage, but the building was rebuilt and expanded out the back. There are accounts that imply the entire building was destroyed or demolished but that was not the case. In fact, the theatre facade with the masks of tragedy and comedy above the door was still visible for many years and well into the 1970’s if memory serves. A luncheonette operated out of the left side with the glass block windows well into the late 60’s eventually closing and becoming part of the bakery. The building was expanded and a second floor added, and eventually a new facade was erected covering over the remainder of the front. If you pass, you will still see the basic shape of the double doors on the right side of the building. One of the offices is in what was once the projection booth.
The building was not actually demolished as is stated above.
The bakery operated out of it beginning in 1962, shortly after it closed. (I watched 101 Dalmatians there in 1961)
In 1964, there was an attempt to destroy the building resulting in a great deal of damage, but the building was rebuilt and expanded out the back. There are accounts that imply the entire building was destroyed or demolished but that was not the case. In fact, the theatre facade with the masks of tragedy and comedy above the door was still visible for many years and well into the 1970’s if memory serves. A luncheonette operated out of the left side with the glass block windows well into the late 60’s eventually closing and becoming part of the bakery. The building was expanded and a second floor added, and eventually a new facade was erected covering over the remainder of the front. If you pass, you will still see the basic shape of the double doors on the right side of the building. One of the offices is in what was once the projection booth.