Amusu Theatre

From the February 7, 1914 Real Estate Record and Builders Guide: “New Brooklyn Picture Theatre. Tobias Goldstone, architect, 49 Graham avenue, Brooklyn, has completed plans and specifications for a moving picture theatre to be erected at 577-583 Gates avenue, Brooklyn. The owner is Herman Weingarten, a builder, 676 Humbolt street, Brooklyn. The theatre will be modern in every respect, one story, 33 by 100 feet, with a facade of Tapestry brick and Indiana limestone. The auditorium is planned to accommodate about 450 people. The interior of the theatre will be plastered on expanded metal lath with ornamental plaster panels. The building will be heated by steam and have all necessary sanitary conveniences. As noted elsewhere, the owner will build and will be ready about February 15 to take estimates on subcontracts and materials.”