RKO Proctor's Quad
572 Main Street,
New Rochelle,
NY
10801
572 Main Street,
New Rochelle,
NY
10801
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Previously operated by: Proctor's, RKO
Architects: Thomas White Lamb
Functions: Office Space, Retail
Styles: Adam
Previous Names: Proctor's Theatre, RKO Proctor's Theatre
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The Proctor’s Theatre was built in 1927. By 1935 it had been renamed RKO Proctor’s Theatre. In later years it had been sub-divided into four screens and was renamed RKO Quad. Around 1969 the former stage space was converted into the Main Street Cinema, with its own separate entrance on Main Street (and its own entry on Cinema Treasures).
The RKO Quad operated into the early-1990’s. It has since been gutted internally and is now used for retail and office space. The exterior has sadly lost its marquee.
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Here are photos from 1968 and 1983:
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This is practically across the street from the Proctor’s. Narrow lobby, then turn 45 degrees to the right, the auditorium is set at a diagonal. At the Proctor’s, you’d enter and go straight back and then go to the right into the auditorium.
Growing up in New Rochelle in the 50s and 60s, I attended many movies at both Lowes and RKO which were magnificent theaters. The wrought iron work in the RKO made it something special. It’s a shame they were lost to capitalism, they should have been preserved for posterity. Given the resources I would re-build it in a heartbeat!
On Friday 29 December 1950, Bela “Dracula” Lugosi presented his in person Horror and Magic Stage show at RKO Proctor’s. Currently I am conducting research on all things Lugosi; if anyone out there actually saw this show and/or has memorabilia (poster, handbill, photos) related to this show, please contact Bill at Thanks in advance for any assistance!
Please, could you someone give me some link or information that how RKO Proctor’s Theater interior looks and it is use now. Have they kept the seats and scenario ? thanks!
The New Rochelle RKO Proctor’s no longer functions as a theatre. Several years ago it was gutted and converted into retail and office space. The exterior remains basically intact.
Actually, the first floor is retail/office space and the upper floors is leased to a private School known has Hallen which has been at this location going on 20 years.
Early photo uploaded where the vertical said Proctors rather than RKO.
Uploaded photo bearing RKO and Proctor names.
I find it really odd that a number of entries mentioning the Main Street Cinemas and photos are on this RKO sit but no one ever created one for the Main Street itself. I will do so now.