Saw a piece of an ad for the Hollis which dated back to 1928. Theater was probably opened in 1926 or 1927 since all the other theaters in the PLAYCO ad I uploaded opened in that period.
Let me repose the question msd01 asked on November 28, 2004. Why is it called the 400. I read through all 115 comments and couldn’t find a clue. It’s not the seating capacity. It has nothing to do with the address.
Just saw a news story on News 12 where they relite the refurbished signage on the new building facade (which replicates the old). This was done symbolically to signal the rebirth of the cinema towards the end of this year.
Bobby, according to the MarQuee online site they will be “relaunching” in June so, you know how things never occur when scheduled, you may have a long wait.
Well, they’ve gone to considerable expense to upgrade the theater by obviously upgrading the air conditioning for the five auditoriums and gutting the existing ones. At least they repaired all the exterior problems and gave the building a sealing protective coat to prevent further deterioration.
The Babylon Triplex ceased to exist and it served the same area. The only advantage at this site is a parking lot rather than catch as catch can street parking in Babylon Village. When something is gone this long I would think people have found alternatives (although there really is no theater to serve this large South Shore area of Amityville, Copiague, Lindenhurst, Babylon and Bay Shore}.
The resolution of this issue and that of the Times Square Theater in Manhattan have been dragging on for an eternity. An awful lot of money has been expended by parties and there is nothing to show for it.
Soundman, it is not uncommon for a company to build a new theater and close the former. Leasing could be part of it. Often the upgrade just isn’t feasible.
Uploaded an ad indicating that, effective with the 1928 season, the Castle would be under the management of Keith-Albee and also another ad from the time period.
Uploaded an ad from the Thursday, March 11, 1949 Glen Cove Record Advance announcing the “rededication” of the Cove theater. Another words they did a major renovation including the marquee which you can see in the ad. Would be nice if someone could find an actual picture of the post reno facade.
Uploaded four pictures: postcard image showing BS Moss name, photo of the theatre (with no name) behind the Castles by the Sea, view of the back of the theatre from the Arcade Baths showing the Keith-Albee signage and an aerial photo of the million dollar 1936 Boardwalk fire.
According to a March 20, 1932 newspaper article (probably the NY Times) the Laurel was being built by Rugoff and Becker at a cost of $425,000 on a plot 180 feet by 100 feet and was to have 2,000 seats. It was to contain a modern cooling system that cost $75,000 similar to the ones in the New York Paramount and Roxy theaters. It was designed to present vaudeville and motion pictures. Rugoff and Becker also operated the Lido and Castle theaters in Long Beach. The Lido was to be devoted to films and the Castle to Broadway productions.
I’m with you guys. Never knew Loew’s was associated with the Capitol. Signage just said Capitol. Loew’s always made their presence known on their signage, even the smaller venues. Always remember looking up Broadway at night and seeing the vertical spelling out Capitol in white letters. The State specifically said Loew’s State.
Saw an ad for the Park in 1928. Most of the Playco Theaters in the ad I uploaded opened in the period 1926-1927.
Saw a piece of an ad for the Hollis which dated back to 1928. Theater was probably opened in 1926 or 1927 since all the other theaters in the PLAYCO ad I uploaded opened in that period.
Never heard of Playco before stumbling upon this 1932 ad.
Ad dates from 1928
Let me repose the question msd01 asked on November 28, 2004. Why is it called the 400. I read through all 115 comments and couldn’t find a clue. It’s not the seating capacity. It has nothing to do with the address.
bigjoe59-NYC has a large Jewish population. That was probably a factor in the level of popularity.
David I trust you will add the additional location?
Just saw a news story on News 12 where they relite the refurbished signage on the new building facade (which replicates the old). This was done symbolically to signal the rebirth of the cinema towards the end of this year.
Any bets that portions of the theater may be “accidentally” destroyed by debris from the adjacent buildings being demolished?
I’m in the area at least once a month. Let’s see what June holds.
Bobby, according to the MarQuee online site they will be “relaunching” in June so, you know how things never occur when scheduled, you may have a long wait.
Well, they’ve gone to considerable expense to upgrade the theater by obviously upgrading the air conditioning for the five auditoriums and gutting the existing ones. At least they repaired all the exterior problems and gave the building a sealing protective coat to prevent further deterioration.
The Babylon Triplex ceased to exist and it served the same area. The only advantage at this site is a parking lot rather than catch as catch can street parking in Babylon Village. When something is gone this long I would think people have found alternatives (although there really is no theater to serve this large South Shore area of Amityville, Copiague, Lindenhurst, Babylon and Bay Shore}.
Went by on May 12th and saw no observable difference from the previous month.
The resolution of this issue and that of the Times Square Theater in Manhattan have been dragging on for an eternity. An awful lot of money has been expended by parties and there is nothing to show for it.
Joe why didn’t you put this on the Kiva site? You’ve posted there before.
Soundman, it is not uncommon for a company to build a new theater and close the former. Leasing could be part of it. Often the upgrade just isn’t feasible.
Uploaded an ad indicating that, effective with the 1928 season, the Castle would be under the management of Keith-Albee and also another ad from the time period.
Uploaded an ad from the Thursday, March 11, 1949 Glen Cove Record Advance announcing the “rededication” of the Cove theater. Another words they did a major renovation including the marquee which you can see in the ad. Would be nice if someone could find an actual picture of the post reno facade.
This photo is from 1963.
Uploaded four pictures: postcard image showing BS Moss name, photo of the theatre (with no name) behind the Castles by the Sea, view of the back of the theatre from the Arcade Baths showing the Keith-Albee signage and an aerial photo of the million dollar 1936 Boardwalk fire.
According to a March 20, 1932 newspaper article (probably the NY Times) the Laurel was being built by Rugoff and Becker at a cost of $425,000 on a plot 180 feet by 100 feet and was to have 2,000 seats. It was to contain a modern cooling system that cost $75,000 similar to the ones in the New York Paramount and Roxy theaters. It was designed to present vaudeville and motion pictures. Rugoff and Becker also operated the Lido and Castle theaters in Long Beach. The Lido was to be devoted to films and the Castle to Broadway productions.
I’m with you guys. Never knew Loew’s was associated with the Capitol. Signage just said Capitol. Loew’s always made their presence known on their signage, even the smaller venues. Always remember looking up Broadway at night and seeing the vertical spelling out Capitol in white letters. The State specifically said Loew’s State.
Presumably because of the proximity to the then Ft. Dix.
Doubt if any of the current leases are more than twenty years if you look at some of the entries on CT.
NeonMichael that assumption is correct as verified by the opening ad which appears in the photo section.