On May 17, I visited the Circle Theater, which is now owned by one couple, including adjacent 1-story shops. Bong Ho and Sang Koo Park have own the properties encompassing 4648 – 4662 Frankford Ave (which include the Circle) since 1991. I spoke briefly with Sang Koo, who confirmed that the theater exists in some state above the retail outlet. (They have a sporting goods and remaindered electronics business in the former vestibule and lobby spaces.) She even mentioned that the 1929 Kimball theatre organ is still in tact (to some unconfirmed degree).
She was very circumspect and rather suspicious of my interest. (They currently have $90,000 in tax liens against these properties according to the BRT.) A few more visits may be necessary to gain access to the theatre space.
On May 17, I visited the Circle Theater, which is now owned by one couple, including adjacent 1-story shops. Bong Ho and Sang Koo Park have own the properties encompassing 4648 – 4662 Frankford Ave (which include the Circle) since 1991. I spoke briefly with Sang Koo, who confirmed that the theater exists in some state above the retail outlet. (They have a sporting goods and remaindered electronics business in the former vestibule and lobby spaces.) She even mentioned that the 1929 Kimball theatre organ is still in tact (to some unconfirmed degree).
She was very circumspect and rather suspicious of my interest. (They currently have $90,000 in tax liens against these properties according to the BRT.) A few more visits may be necessary to gain access to the theatre space.