This theater closed in 1993, if I remember correctly
This is currently a “Dollar Tree” store which was built over the atrium style entrance in 2001. The Marquis was also recently replaced by modern store signs (i.e. Radioshack, Subway, 2-guys Pizza(now defunct), and Dollar Tree). Some of the old theater can be seen from the store room of Dollar Tree (atleast in 2001-02) when they had the back doors open. The old air conditioning system is also still located on top of the left side of Kmart’s roof (they are a green color and look fairly neglected differing from Kmart’s grey units). Before the place was renovated into store front, a small mail slot could be opened to reveal the glass lobby counter/ snack stand that still had bits of popcorn strewn about (yuck- that was in 1998-it closed in ‘93), and a very modern ('80s) colorful angular paint job on the walls (which was about 10 feet from the entrance- with the auditorium doors on the right side).
We saw “Gremlins 2” there in 1989 when we first moved to Glassboro.
This building is in serious disrepair, the roof has recently collapsed over the auditorium portion which can actually be seen in Ariel photographs. Someone has stolen all of the air conditioning components (For copper) on the side of the building (near the office complexes on the post office side)-which are now also vacant. The last remaining store “Naydene’s Accessories” was relocated in 2007. There are no longer tenants in the second floor apartments, and due to constant vandalism the front 1970’s doors had to be boarded over (so you cannot even peek inside anymore). Sadly, I have heard rumors that this plot is being slotted for modern development proposed by Rowan’s Universities downtown revitalization program.
Now for some less sad memories:
– I remember up until 2006 it was used as a Christian church meeting hall and would be regularly open to the public, I used to be able to see into the lobby as I road my bike to work (nothing spectacular- just fluorescent lights and blue walls).
-I also saw in a Glassboro historical record that the shop on the right side was the “Glassboro Electric Company” which is were, I guess you would go to pay your bill.
-The property was for sale in 2000 for approx $145,000
and was purchased- used briefly.
-It also hosted boxing matches in the late 1980’s- early 1990’s
I wonder if the carbon- arc projector is still in the building? With its antique electrical components.
This theater has sadly met its end…It was demolished on November 5, 2013. I added a picture of it being torn down
This theater closed in 1993, if I remember correctly This is currently a “Dollar Tree” store which was built over the atrium style entrance in 2001. The Marquis was also recently replaced by modern store signs (i.e. Radioshack, Subway, 2-guys Pizza(now defunct), and Dollar Tree). Some of the old theater can be seen from the store room of Dollar Tree (atleast in 2001-02) when they had the back doors open. The old air conditioning system is also still located on top of the left side of Kmart’s roof (they are a green color and look fairly neglected differing from Kmart’s grey units). Before the place was renovated into store front, a small mail slot could be opened to reveal the glass lobby counter/ snack stand that still had bits of popcorn strewn about (yuck- that was in 1998-it closed in ‘93), and a very modern ('80s) colorful angular paint job on the walls (which was about 10 feet from the entrance- with the auditorium doors on the right side).
We saw “Gremlins 2” there in 1989 when we first moved to Glassboro.
This building is in serious disrepair, the roof has recently collapsed over the auditorium portion which can actually be seen in Ariel photographs. Someone has stolen all of the air conditioning components (For copper) on the side of the building (near the office complexes on the post office side)-which are now also vacant. The last remaining store “Naydene’s Accessories” was relocated in 2007. There are no longer tenants in the second floor apartments, and due to constant vandalism the front 1970’s doors had to be boarded over (so you cannot even peek inside anymore). Sadly, I have heard rumors that this plot is being slotted for modern development proposed by Rowan’s Universities downtown revitalization program.
Now for some less sad memories: – I remember up until 2006 it was used as a Christian church meeting hall and would be regularly open to the public, I used to be able to see into the lobby as I road my bike to work (nothing spectacular- just fluorescent lights and blue walls). -I also saw in a Glassboro historical record that the shop on the right side was the “Glassboro Electric Company” which is were, I guess you would go to pay your bill. -The property was for sale in 2000 for approx $145,000 and was purchased- used briefly. -It also hosted boxing matches in the late 1980’s- early 1990’s
I wonder if the carbon- arc projector is still in the building? With its antique electrical components.