Perhaps I overreacted a bit in my previous message. Your assistance is much appreciated Peter.K. I sincerely hope it is not too late to save this RKO Keith’s from the fate that the RKO Keith’s Theatre in Flushing sustained.
George
LuisV, I find it rather odd that the Richmond Hill Historical Society has not seen fit to answer your email. Perhaps they know something that we don’t. If they were privy to information about the RKO Keith’s Richmond Hill do you believe that they would hide information from the public? Have any permits been issued recently? Peter.K, it would be wonderful if NativeForestHiller could initiate a petition.
George
Peter.K, I did not intend to put you on the spot. My apologies. Perhaps NativeForestHiller will be kind enough to put a petition together for the RKO Keith’s Richmond Hill. I must also agree with mp775 that the community at large must support the RKO Keith’s returning to theatre use or the buildings future will be a dim one.
George
Peter.K, an excellent suggestion. Perhaps yourself or Michael Perlman could initiate a petition for all to sign. I am most fearful that this building will be lost in the not too distant future.
George
I must commend LuisV for taking the initiative in composing his wonderful letter. Please keep us informed of any response. Yes, asking why the letters were taken down is an excellent question. Perhaps the manager will give an honest answer. The condition of the marquee given by Panzer65 is troubling to me. A decaying marquee could collapse with the first snow storm. That would be one more step towards the destruction of this building. Does anyone here have the knowledge to start a petition for this theatre?
George
Panzer65, thank you for sharing your marvelous photographs. Had you noticed if the floor has been leveled? Your photographs should leave no doubt in anyones mind that this building must be saved and not gutted for retail use. A petition should be forth coming.
George
Requiring a permit to remove the marquee is a step in the right direction. Your comment is much appreciated Bway. Please keep us informed of any changes that you may notice in the building structure. Perhaps a petition should be initiated to landmark the exterior of this building. That could prevent this building from being razed.
George
Luis, your position is much clearer to me now. Forgive me if I misunderstood you. I do agree with you that a CVS would be preferable to demolition. The RKO Keith’s is close to major transportation including bus and train service. I do believe that some sort of theatrical venue could exist at this location. I fear that the marquee will be removed next and it will be too late to save this magnificent building from further desecration.
George
How can anyone believe the notion that a CVS conversion would be acceptable for this former theatre. Have you seen the interior of this building. The decor is very much intact. Use of this building as a theatre would not be a major task. A concert venue could be an alternative to retail use.
George
I wholeheartedly agree. This former theatre is in eminent danger. Bingo alone will not suffice. A new owner will want a larger income for their investment. Perhaps this building will be gutted for use as a drugstore. A petition is an excellent idea. A petition should be implemented soon.
George
Perhaps a boycott by bingo players and swap meet attendees would have an impact on the owner of this structure. An explanation for the alterations could be forthcoming if said actions were taken.
George
Yes this situation is intolerable. It reminds one of the RKO Keith’s in Flushing. The desecration at this theatre might only be in early stages but it is disturbing none the less. I have read that the number of bingo players has declined in recent years. Perhaps this theatre will be on the market soon. An adventurous soul could transform this theatre into a concert venue. Is it too late to landmark this theatre.
George
Perhaps I overreacted a bit in my previous message. Your assistance is much appreciated Peter.K. I sincerely hope it is not too late to save this RKO Keith’s from the fate that the RKO Keith’s Theatre in Flushing sustained.
George
LuisV, I find it rather odd that the Richmond Hill Historical Society has not seen fit to answer your email. Perhaps they know something that we don’t. If they were privy to information about the RKO Keith’s Richmond Hill do you believe that they would hide information from the public? Have any permits been issued recently? Peter.K, it would be wonderful if NativeForestHiller could initiate a petition.
George
Peter.K, I did not intend to put you on the spot. My apologies. Perhaps NativeForestHiller will be kind enough to put a petition together for the RKO Keith’s Richmond Hill. I must also agree with mp775 that the community at large must support the RKO Keith’s returning to theatre use or the buildings future will be a dim one.
George
Peter.K, an excellent suggestion. Perhaps yourself or Michael Perlman could initiate a petition for all to sign. I am most fearful that this building will be lost in the not too distant future.
George
I must commend LuisV for taking the initiative in composing his wonderful letter. Please keep us informed of any response. Yes, asking why the letters were taken down is an excellent question. Perhaps the manager will give an honest answer. The condition of the marquee given by Panzer65 is troubling to me. A decaying marquee could collapse with the first snow storm. That would be one more step towards the destruction of this building. Does anyone here have the knowledge to start a petition for this theatre?
George
Panzer65, thank you for sharing your marvelous photographs. Had you noticed if the floor has been leveled? Your photographs should leave no doubt in anyones mind that this building must be saved and not gutted for retail use. A petition should be forth coming.
George
Requiring a permit to remove the marquee is a step in the right direction. Your comment is much appreciated Bway. Please keep us informed of any changes that you may notice in the building structure. Perhaps a petition should be initiated to landmark the exterior of this building. That could prevent this building from being razed.
George
Luis, your position is much clearer to me now. Forgive me if I misunderstood you. I do agree with you that a CVS would be preferable to demolition. The RKO Keith’s is close to major transportation including bus and train service. I do believe that some sort of theatrical venue could exist at this location. I fear that the marquee will be removed next and it will be too late to save this magnificent building from further desecration.
George
How can anyone believe the notion that a CVS conversion would be acceptable for this former theatre. Have you seen the interior of this building. The decor is very much intact. Use of this building as a theatre would not be a major task. A concert venue could be an alternative to retail use.
George
I wholeheartedly agree. This former theatre is in eminent danger. Bingo alone will not suffice. A new owner will want a larger income for their investment. Perhaps this building will be gutted for use as a drugstore. A petition is an excellent idea. A petition should be implemented soon.
George
Perhaps a boycott by bingo players and swap meet attendees would have an impact on the owner of this structure. An explanation for the alterations could be forthcoming if said actions were taken.
George
That is a wonderful photo of a spectacular building. Thank you for posting.
George
Yes this situation is intolerable. It reminds one of the RKO Keith’s in Flushing. The desecration at this theatre might only be in early stages but it is disturbing none the less. I have read that the number of bingo players has declined in recent years. Perhaps this theatre will be on the market soon. An adventurous soul could transform this theatre into a concert venue. Is it too late to landmark this theatre.
George