The “triplexing” didn’t happen until the early ‘80s…and as for the “decline in the neighborhood” being a reason for its closure, well, that’s just a baffling matter of opinion to me. I’ve lived here for over 50 years and that section of Northern Boulevard is more alive and vibrant than it’s ever been…especially at night. I believe the reason for its closure was most likely due to mismanagement and neglect. By the time it closed down the place was filthy and literally falling apart. That’s not to say it wouldn’t have closed down regardless, as most of the local Queens (and New York City in general) movie houses seem to have disappeared from the map.
The “triplexing” didn’t happen until the early ‘80s…and as for the “decline in the neighborhood” being a reason for its closure, well, that’s just a baffling matter of opinion to me. I’ve lived here for over 50 years and that section of Northern Boulevard is more alive and vibrant than it’s ever been…especially at night. I believe the reason for its closure was most likely due to mismanagement and neglect. By the time it closed down the place was filthy and literally falling apart. That’s not to say it wouldn’t have closed down regardless, as most of the local Queens (and New York City in general) movie houses seem to have disappeared from the map.