RKO Broad Theatre
950 S. Broad Street,
Trenton,
NJ
08611
950 S. Broad Street,
Trenton,
NJ
08611
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For years on the north-facing part of the building, one could see the faded RKO BROAD ad painted onto the bricks. This was the city’s third largest movie house in seating capacity. The Lincoln and Capitol (seating capacity changed after several renovations) in downtown were larger. This theater had a small balcony which has been remodeled into offices.
The marquee restoration looks like it’s finished, complete with what appears to be red and blue neon piping (hard to be sure driving by in daylight). A very nice job.
Times of Trenton story says they are restoring the marquee; a conscious decision was made to restore it rather than replace it to preserve the historical integrity of the building (what we like to hear). Story here.
The attraction boards have been taken off the north side of the marquee. Don’t know if it’s for repair or what.
This theatre was listed in the 1923 and 1925 Trenton City Directories as the S. Broad Street Theatre. By 1936 it was called the Broad Street Theatre.
By the way, the CYO opened on 6/13/1964. See the attached history link:
http://www.cyomercer.org/history_CYO.html
Still listed as part of RKO in the 1961 Film Daily Yearbook.
The RKO Broad Theatre is located at 950 S. Broad Street.