Building dates to the late 1800s, was known as Ebbeke Hardware Store on ground floor, sold general hardware along with sporting goods equipment. Had professional offices in the upper floors. In the 1920s, was known as Crystal Restaurant.
Converted to cinema in 1935 (900 Seats). Originally known as the “New Midway”, later shortened to “Midway” in 1943. Was one of the first theaters in Allentown to be air conditioned. Closed after a general alarm fire on 22 May 1955. The fire started in the third floor, taking two hours to bring under control.
The theater closed, later being rebuilt and used as a retail store, today is Salomon Jewelers.
Opened in 1927 as the Peoples Theater and originally seated 638. Over the years it was the Cameo Theater (1928), which closed in 1931. Reopened as the Transit Theater in 1932, closed in 1938, then the Cameo from 1939-1941, and again the Transit from 1942-1957.
Reopened in 1963 as the Capri Theater and showed first run films until the late 1970s, then became an Adult theater. Closed in 1981. In 1985, the building was completely renovated and converted into an office building having three floors and 14,000 square feet of space. Today the Capri Marquee remains.
The Allentown Boyd Theater opened as the “New Pergola” Theater in 1928. The theater had a stage for vaudeville and stage shows, two balconies and main floor seating.
It was renamed the “Embassy” Theater in 1929, and was sold to the A.R. Boyd chain in 1933. The theater was renamed the “Boyd” in 1940.
It was sold in 1971 and closed when property was sold to PP&L Company for expansion of their headquarters building. Torn down and subsequently rebuilt as office building
Building dates to the late 1800s, was known as Ebbeke Hardware Store on ground floor, sold general hardware along with sporting goods equipment. Had professional offices in the upper floors. In the 1920s, was known as Crystal Restaurant.
Converted to cinema in 1935 (900 Seats). Originally known as the “New Midway”, later shortened to “Midway” in 1943. Was one of the first theaters in Allentown to be air conditioned. Closed after a general alarm fire on 22 May 1955. The fire started in the third floor, taking two hours to bring under control.
The theater closed, later being rebuilt and used as a retail store, today is Salomon Jewelers.
Opened in 1927 as the Peoples Theater and originally seated 638. Over the years it was the Cameo Theater (1928), which closed in 1931. Reopened as the Transit Theater in 1932, closed in 1938, then the Cameo from 1939-1941, and again the Transit from 1942-1957.
Reopened in 1963 as the Capri Theater and showed first run films until the late 1970s, then became an Adult theater. Closed in 1981. In 1985, the building was completely renovated and converted into an office building having three floors and 14,000 square feet of space. Today the Capri Marquee remains.
The Allentown Boyd Theater opened as the “New Pergola” Theater in 1928. The theater had a stage for vaudeville and stage shows, two balconies and main floor seating.
It was renamed the “Embassy” Theater in 1929, and was sold to the A.R. Boyd chain in 1933. The theater was renamed the “Boyd” in 1940.
It was sold in 1971 and closed when property was sold to PP&L Company for expansion of their headquarters building. Torn down and subsequently rebuilt as office building