I just returned from Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Conservancy is central in making the community aware of the need to preserve the old vaudeville and movie houses theaters on Broadway in LA. Is there any such organization in Brooklyn or New York that does this? Some of these LA theaters show classic films on designated evenings. Other theaters are privately owned and rented out for various functions and/or location shootings for commercials, etc. Some are being used as churches, and others still have their exteriors, but the interior floor space is used for commercial use.
Some are in great shape, and others are in varying states of deterioration. As a former Boro Park resident and one who went every Sat. in the 1950’s and early 60’s to the Lowes 46th Street, I am so saddened that as New Yorkers we have abandoned our treasures. At least can we organize or work with an organization to get landmark status so what remains is not demolished and lost to us and future generations?
I just returned from Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Conservancy is central in making the community aware of the need to preserve the old vaudeville and movie houses theaters on Broadway in LA. Is there any such organization in Brooklyn or New York that does this? Some of these LA theaters show classic films on designated evenings. Other theaters are privately owned and rented out for various functions and/or location shootings for commercials, etc. Some are being used as churches, and others still have their exteriors, but the interior floor space is used for commercial use.
Some are in great shape, and others are in varying states of deterioration. As a former Boro Park resident and one who went every Sat. in the 1950’s and early 60’s to the Lowes 46th Street, I am so saddened that as New Yorkers we have abandoned our treasures. At least can we organize or work with an organization to get landmark status so what remains is not demolished and lost to us and future generations?