Uploaded a later ad showing the Drive-In as being in Lykens. Also uploaded a photo, purportedly from 1990, showing the rear of the screen, an “empty” sign board, and grounds which looked as though abandoned.
Uploaded an artists' rendering of the proposed Broumas Theatre which is on the Lima Center site. From the overview I believe it was the one originally designed but later replace by the one depicted as American Mall when they rethought.
As with the Valley Stream it was only air conditioned when it was taken over from Century in the early 1960s. Never could figure out why Century didn’t air condition these two theatres. All the rest of theirs were. Perhaps it had something to do with them being Calderone playhouses.
The overview is incorrect. Before Skouras assumed management of the theatre it was under the Century banner. It was not air conditioned until Skouras took over in 1962. See the photo section.
Uploaded a 1940 photo from the Minnesota Historical Society showing the Park. However the caption incorrectly reads Main Street. There was also a Park Theatre in Park Rapids, MN which IS on Main Street, which is also on Cinema Treasures, an early photo of which verifies my contention of the incorrect caption by the Historical Society of the one I have uploaded.
The Sunset Theater opens today with an official ribbon cutting as I am entering this. The new seats are leather recliners. Capacity is down to 284 with the two auditoriums seating 143 and 141. Offices and storage have been removed from the second floor and a full bar with a separate entrance has been added. Wonder how they’ll work out the bathroom situation since the theater bathrooms were on the second floor.
Admission is $18.50. Up considerably. I used to go on $5 nights.
I called the number listed for the theater and was connected to the bar.???
I’ve uploaded photos of one of the auditoriums and the lobby from the theater’s Facebook page.
Uploaded a later ad showing the Drive-In as being in Lykens. Also uploaded a photo, purportedly from 1990, showing the rear of the screen, an “empty” sign board, and grounds which looked as though abandoned.
They are placing flyers in supermarkets on the east end of Long Island touting that they are the only IMAX on the East End and for 50 miles.
Donated to the city. Theatre will anchor the Karrh arts center. See photo.
Interior had a garden theme. Purportedly designed by the same people that did Radio City Music Hall.
One source lists the theatre as being at 305 West Fifth.
Uploaded photo of the program for the grand opening.
I remember seeing it capsized when we took the Dayliner to Bear Mountain. I used to play Normandie when taking a bath by sinking a toy boat.
Uploaded an artists' rendering of the proposed Broumas Theatre which is on the Lima Center site. From the overview I believe it was the one originally designed but later replace by the one depicted as American Mall when they rethought.
The photo of the artist’s rendering is for the American Mall Cinema.
Jake couldn’t access via your post. Is the address correct?
Was it always called the Morningside. Rare for a venue that old to have retained its “given” name.
As with the Valley Stream it was only air conditioned when it was taken over from Century in the early 1960s. Never could figure out why Century didn’t air condition these two theatres. All the rest of theirs were. Perhaps it had something to do with them being Calderone playhouses.
The overview is incorrect. Before Skouras assumed management of the theatre it was under the Century banner. It was not air conditioned until Skouras took over in 1962. See the photo section.
There are no screens.
Now Lounge X, a dining and entertainment center. Photo of entrance uploaded.
Haven’t seen or heard anything more about the supposed redevelopment by the Mogil Reality Group since the announcement last autumn.
Uploaded images of the entrance and interior by Jon Uleis.
Purchased by the city for $7,500.00 in 1963 to house the former City Fire Hall.
Uploaded a 1940 photo from the Minnesota Historical Society showing the Park. However the caption incorrectly reads Main Street. There was also a Park Theatre in Park Rapids, MN which IS on Main Street, which is also on Cinema Treasures, an early photo of which verifies my contention of the incorrect caption by the Historical Society of the one I have uploaded.
The Sunset Theater opens today with an official ribbon cutting as I am entering this. The new seats are leather recliners. Capacity is down to 284 with the two auditoriums seating 143 and 141. Offices and storage have been removed from the second floor and a full bar with a separate entrance has been added. Wonder how they’ll work out the bathroom situation since the theater bathrooms were on the second floor.
Admission is $18.50. Up considerably. I used to go on $5 nights.
I called the number listed for the theater and was connected to the bar.???
I’ve uploaded photos of one of the auditoriums and the lobby from the theater’s Facebook page.
So glad this theatre and others on Long Island’s east end have reopened: Southampton, Mattituck, Sunset (Hampton Arts).
So glad that the Southampton and other eastern Long Island theatres have reopened: Greenport, Mattituck, Sunset (Hampton Arts).
So glad that the Mattituck and other eastern Long Island theatres have reopened: Southampton, Greenport, Sunset (Hampton Arts).
So glad so many eastern Long Island theatres have reopened: Southampton, Mattituck, Greenport.
Reopening April 25th as the Sunset Theater. Have to get particulars about updated seating, etc..