Unfortunately the Goldenberg Group has applied for and received a permit for demolition. The notice for demolition is date July 5, 2002. There has been a strong showing of support for the theatre here in Philadelphia and hopefully it will continue. If you are interested in joining or following the fight to save the theater, check out www.historicboydtheatre.org.
It is a shame that this theater is in such poor condition. Everytime I go to a movie there I am saddened by the ever failing state of the structure. There is an ongoing effort by the Philadelphia Preservation Alliance to get the theater recognized as a historic landmark, but I think that what the theater really needs is a developer who is honestly interested in restoring the theater to its former grandeur. The interior is deteriorating at such a rapid rate due to water damage that someone needs to act fast in order to preserve it.
Unfortunately the Goldenberg Group has applied for and received a permit for demolition. The notice for demolition is date July 5, 2002. There has been a strong showing of support for the theatre here in Philadelphia and hopefully it will continue. If you are interested in joining or following the fight to save the theater, check out www.historicboydtheatre.org.
It is a shame that this theater is in such poor condition. Everytime I go to a movie there I am saddened by the ever failing state of the structure. There is an ongoing effort by the Philadelphia Preservation Alliance to get the theater recognized as a historic landmark, but I think that what the theater really needs is a developer who is honestly interested in restoring the theater to its former grandeur. The interior is deteriorating at such a rapid rate due to water damage that someone needs to act fast in order to preserve it.