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.
I think the whole concept of food at the movies is outrageous and takes away from the movie going pleasure. By the same token I don’t want my meal compromised by a movie in progress. But in this case it’s a restaurant that shows movies? Over the top.
David thank you for all the histories you have given us access to. In the future would it be possible for you to enter them in such a manner that we can just click on the addresses as a direct link rather than the necessity of coding each one ourselves?
I found a reference to the property at 124 being for sale with the indication that it was built in 1950. I Googled Centralia, Mo Allen Street photos and saw several views of the property all claiming the 1950 construction date.
Three Bow Tie locations, Great Neck, Manhasset and Roslyn have now changed hands. Only two Bow Tie’s left on Long Island are the Herricks and Franklin Square.
Texas2step uploaded the ad you posted on Century’s Floral indicating the Park, together with the Floral, Bellerose, Hollis and Bellaire were part of the Playco circuit. Never heard of them. However, you indicated the ad was from January 12, 1933 which would be after the time of the RKO ads you have on this site. ?????
Uploaded an ad which Texas2step had uploaded on the Century’s Floral site indicating the the Bellerose, together with the Floral, Bellaire, Hollis and Park (Rockaway Park) were part of the Playco circuit in 1933. Never heard of them.
Texas2step uploaded the ad you posted on the Century’s Floral site which indicated that the Bellaire, together with the Floral, Bellerose, Hollis and Park (Rockaway Park) were part of the Playco circuit in 1933. Never heard of them. Where did you find that?
Uploaded an ad from 1933 which Texas2step added to Century’s Floral. Indicates the Hollis along with the Floral, Bellaire, Bellerose and Park (Rockaway Park) were part of the Playco circuit. Never heard of that one.
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.
I think the whole concept of food at the movies is outrageous and takes away from the movie going pleasure. By the same token I don’t want my meal compromised by a movie in progress. But in this case it’s a restaurant that shows movies? Over the top.
Mike, what was so wrong that the neighborhood wanted the theater closed? Adult films?
Uploaded an image of the projection booth from the San Antonio Drive In series from the Zintgraff Studio Photo Collection
BMW dealership is thriving.
David thank you for all the histories you have given us access to. In the future would it be possible for you to enter them in such a manner that we can just click on the addresses as a direct link rather than the necessity of coding each one ourselves?
I found a reference to the property at 124 being for sale with the indication that it was built in 1950. I Googled Centralia, Mo Allen Street photos and saw several views of the property all claiming the 1950 construction date.
From Patchogue: From Past to Present by D. Raven Foncell
Three Bow Tie locations, Great Neck, Manhasset and Roslyn have now changed hands. Only two Bow Tie’s left on Long Island are the Herricks and Franklin Square.
There is also a bricktown website directly associated with the Fulton theater. It present a rich history with many pictures.
As with the Bellerose, the Bellaire is no longer in the town of the name it bears due to a postal reconfiguration. In this case Queens Village.
Texas2step uploaded the ad you posted on Century’s Floral indicating the Park, together with the Floral, Bellerose, Hollis and Bellaire were part of the Playco circuit. Never heard of them. However, you indicated the ad was from January 12, 1933 which would be after the time of the RKO ads you have on this site. ?????
Uploaded an ad which Texas2step had uploaded on the Century’s Floral site indicating the the Bellerose, together with the Floral, Bellaire, Hollis and Park (Rockaway Park) were part of the Playco circuit in 1933. Never heard of them.
Texas2step uploaded the ad you posted on the Century’s Floral site which indicated that the Bellaire, together with the Floral, Bellerose, Hollis and Park (Rockaway Park) were part of the Playco circuit in 1933. Never heard of them. Where did you find that?
Uploaded an ad from 1933 which Texas2step added to Century’s Floral. Indicates the Hollis along with the Floral, Bellaire, Bellerose and Park (Rockaway Park) were part of the Playco circuit. Never heard of that one.