The pipes that remained in the photo above were removed about a year or so before demolition. I don’t know if the owner had them removed or if they were taken by scrappers.
I don’t see why iPic can’t follow the Alamo Drafthouse’s plan for the New Mission Theatre in San Francisco ?
They’re dividing the balcony up, while keeping the orchestra level as one big theater, and they’re keeping the architectural details intact. It would be the best of both worlds.
Yes, according to a quote from Howard Haas on Philly.com
“Friends of the Boyd, a group of preservationists, opposes iPic’s plans, said its president, Howard Haas.
Haas met Tuesday with iPic representatives. He said he was told that the only aspect of the 1928 Art Deco building that would be preserved would be the Chestnut Street façade.
“They’d demolish the auditorium, and that is the theater,” Haas said. “Trendy multiplexes last 10 years [before they’re remodeled]; iPic should build elsewhere in the city.”
Having been inside both recently – the Kings is in much better shape, and will be much easier to restore. However, I don’t think the Keith’s is beyond repair. I hope that the development falls through and someone comes along to restore the theater.
I was in the area so I swung by the Kings – tons of asbestos abatement permits on the front windows, and lots of garbage bags out back. Looks like work has actually started.
The pipes that remained in the photo above were removed about a year or so before demolition. I don’t know if the owner had them removed or if they were taken by scrappers.
I don’t see why iPic can’t follow the Alamo Drafthouse’s plan for the New Mission Theatre in San Francisco
? They’re dividing the balcony up, while keeping the orchestra level as one big theater, and they’re keeping the architectural details intact. It would be the best of both worlds.
I recently visited and photographed the former Empress Theatre. Check out my post on it at After the Final Curtain
I recently photographed the State Palace Theatre. Check out the photos and a write up at After the Final Curtain
Yes, according to a quote from Howard Haas on Philly.com
“Friends of the Boyd, a group of preservationists, opposes iPic’s plans, said its president, Howard Haas.
Haas met Tuesday with iPic representatives. He said he was told that the only aspect of the 1928 Art Deco building that would be preserved would be the Chestnut Street façade.
“They’d demolish the auditorium, and that is the theater,” Haas said. “Trendy multiplexes last 10 years [before they’re remodeled]; iPic should build elsewhere in the city.”
Eight-screen movie theater and restaurant planned for old Boyd
I recently photographed the Metropolitan Opera House. Check out some photos here
According to the NYC Department of Buildings website, the demolition plan was approved on 8/21/13.
I recently photographed the Jayhawk Theatre – check out some photos on After the Final Curtain
Looks like quite a bit has been done already.
Inside The Loews Kings Theater Restoration Project
I didn’t think anything was being restored. Pretty sure they gutted the building completely.
Here’s a blog post and some photographs of the Embassy Theatre
Mr. Greenberg – I may be able to help you. Please e-mail me at matt@mlambrosphotography.com when you get a chance.
I visited the Liberty shortly before it was demolished, check out a short blog post at After the Final Curtain.
I recently photographed the former Michigan Theatre. Check out the post at After the Final Curtain
Ed – I’m working on it.
It’s currently being demolished.
I recently photographed the Eastown. Check out the images here.
I photographed the Fabian Theatre a few years ago. Check out my post at After the Final Curtain
I recently photographed the National. Check out some photos and a short write up at After the Final Curtain
Having been inside both recently – the Kings is in much better shape, and will be much easier to restore. However, I don’t think the Keith’s is beyond repair. I hope that the development falls through and someone comes along to restore the theater.
I recently photographed the Madison Theater check out the post at After the Final Curtain
I was in the area so I swung by the Kings – tons of asbestos abatement permits on the front windows, and lots of garbage bags out back. Looks like work has actually started.
I recently photographed the Proctor’s Theatre in Yonkers. Check out this post
for some photos and a small write up.
I recently photographed the Ramova Theatre. Check out the post at After the Final Curtain
I recently photographed the Majestic Theatre. Check out the post at After the Final Curtain