Roxy Theater
Nesquehoning,
PA
18240
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Architects: William Harold Lee
Previous Names: Strand Theatre
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Opened in 1925 as the Strand Theatre, it was designed by architect William Harold Lee. It was equipped with sound in 1929 and was renamed Roxy Theatre. It was closed on June 28, 1957 with Donald O'Connor in “The Buster Keaton Story”.
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It had around 500 seats, opened in the early 1930’s and closed in the early 1950’s. Perhaps the locals would know more about this cinema.
According to the trade press, W.H. Lee was the architect of this venue, originally, the Strand Theatre launching in 1925 for Benny Freed on a 30-year lease. It competed with the existing and smaller Newton Theatre in the silent era. The theatre converted to sound in 1929 becoming the Roxy Theatre. At the end of its lease, the theatre was renewed and was given a major makeover including new lobby, new seating, new projection and screen to accommodate widescreen CinemaScope presentations and air conditioning.
Closed on June 28, 1957 with Donald O'Connor in “The Buster Keaton Story”.