Hey Joe, this is great research. I got to see the Cameo in its final days. It’s still barely standing. It looks like a new plan on revitalizing the town has set it’s sights on demolishing a lot of buildings, including the Cameo.
I think it’s a real shame and short-sighted. I think a genuine building that can offer independent films, event screenings, second-run, and the town even has a film festival, birthday rentals, etc. provides a unique business that other surrounding towns, especially those nearby on Metro-North rail don’t offer.
The existing plan of probably trying to attract restaurants or boutiques seems illogical with the Village’s proximity to Westchester’s retail and dining.
ChrisJNJ not sure if you’re a local, but I have become increasingly aware of the importance of this place. If you have any connection or know people who do, please direct them to the page and have them share their memories of Putnam County’s oldest theater.
Did you know the Cameo is the first movies theater in Putnam County? It is. The Cameo is great.
The Village of Brewster has ignored the historical significance of this place for too long. Private individuals may also have ignored the personal and cultural significance of this place, as well. If you support the preservation of the Cameo, please direct your attention here: https://www.facebook.com/CameoTheater/?fref=ts
The more names, faces, and stories we get, the better.
Hey Joe, this is great research. I got to see the Cameo in its final days. It’s still barely standing. It looks like a new plan on revitalizing the town has set it’s sights on demolishing a lot of buildings, including the Cameo.
I think it’s a real shame and short-sighted. I think a genuine building that can offer independent films, event screenings, second-run, and the town even has a film festival, birthday rentals, etc. provides a unique business that other surrounding towns, especially those nearby on Metro-North rail don’t offer.
The existing plan of probably trying to attract restaurants or boutiques seems illogical with the Village’s proximity to Westchester’s retail and dining.
ChrisJNJ not sure if you’re a local, but I have become increasingly aware of the importance of this place. If you have any connection or know people who do, please direct them to the page and have them share their memories of Putnam County’s oldest theater.
Did you know the Cameo is the first movies theater in Putnam County? It is. The Cameo is great.
The Village of Brewster has ignored the historical significance of this place for too long. Private individuals may also have ignored the personal and cultural significance of this place, as well. If you support the preservation of the Cameo, please direct your attention here: https://www.facebook.com/CameoTheater/?fref=ts
The more names, faces, and stories we get, the better.