Brighton Theatre

he Brighton Theatre was built for $40,000 in 1928 opening on November 2, 1928 with “The Joy Girl.” It closed as a movie theater on April 25, 1957 with “Wings of Eagle” and “The Naked Gun” in receivership. It was sold to an independent who staged boxing and wrestling matches in late 1957 and into 1958. It failed commercially but found one final operator who staged live music shows. That ended on January 5, 1960 with Johnny “Battle of New Orleans” Horton graced the stage. The venue was then replaced by a bowling alley.

On 9/17/57, the Syracuse Post-Standard reported that the Brighton had been sold to the United Development Co. of Binghamton. Plans were to turn the theater into a bowling alley or skating rink.