The act of listing 10 sites annually since 1995 acknowledges their importance to New Jersey and draws attention to their plight. Many sites have been saved as a direct result of being listed. To date, only two theaters have been listed – Symphony Hall & the Fabian in Paterson.
There is a small color photo in the book “Backroads, New Jersey” by Mark DiIonno (2002) ISBN 0-8135-3133-0
Appears to house two businesses: Paramount Market and Paramount Jewelry.
1951 FDY lists an Embassy Theater at 347 Main Street. Is this the same theater?
Listed in the 1951 FDY as The Lido at 311 Washington Street.
1951 FDY lists address as 47 Dodd Street, which appears to be a continuation of Watsessing Avenue.
Listed in the 1951 FDY.
Help save this theater building! It is very solid and in good shape. I took many photographs yesterday because I fear that it may quietly disappear.
Here is the link to the realtor: View link
The theater is the free standing “Building I” in the ad.
Further to the post of 3/25/04, here is the link to the interior photos:
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Recent photos at this link:
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recent photos here:
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Listed as an endangered historic site on Preservation New Jersey:
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The act of listing 10 sites annually since 1995 acknowledges their importance to New Jersey and draws attention to their plight. Many sites have been saved as a direct result of being listed. To date, only two theaters have been listed – Symphony Hall & the Fabian in Paterson.
Nice old photo here:
http://www.moviepalaces.net/texan.jpg
photo & memories at this link:
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Small photo here. Website “under construction” since 1997:
http://home.kiski.net/~casino/index.html
Excellent exterior/interior photos & history here:
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IBEW website doesn’t list any locations for Bloomfield.
Recent photo:
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Recent photo:
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Recent photo:
http://www.moviepalaces.net/state-pecos.jpg
Color print (or low resolution photo)
http://www.moviepalaces.net/wpmajestic.jpg
Nice recent photos:
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Opening night photo:
http://www.moviepalaces.net/village_opening.jpg
Recent photo:
http://www.moviepalaces.net/houstonvillage2.jpg
Old photos"
http://www.moviepalaces.net/belair.jpg
http://www.moviepalaces.net/bellaire1.jpg
Notice no final “e” on the night time photo (unless the bulbs were out). Perhaps it was the original spelling for this theater.
Exterior photo: http://www.moviepalaces.net/cavern2-2002.jpg
Marquee close up: http://www.moviepalaces.net/cavern3-2002.jpg
Another old photo (note incorrect spelling in the title):
http://www.moviepalaces.net/marbro-marquee.jpg
Old photo:
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