Forest Theatre
3306 Garrison Boulevard,
Baltimore,
MD
21216
3306 Garrison Boulevard,
Baltimore,
MD
21216
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Additional Info
Previously operated by: Durkee, F.H., Enterprises
Architects: Edward H. Glidden
Functions: Mosque
Styles: Italian Renaissance
Previous Names: Forest Park Theatre
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The Forest Theatre was located on Garrison Boulevard near the corner of Liberty Heights Avenue, this was probably Barry Levinson’s neighborhood theatre. The Forest Park Theatre opened on December 22, 1919 and closed on May 13, 1961. It has beautiful brick work adorning the front facade of the theatre.
The Forest Theatre takes up almost the entire block in a neighborhood that is known to many as the “Diner Crew” area. The old theatre, like many other old Baltimore theatres, has since been used since as a church and is now a mosque. There was even a mini marquee at the rear of the theatre.
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Charles Van Bibber
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Recent comments (view all 3 comments)
You probably already know this, but I just saw this page. The address is now 3306 Garrison. It probably changed because it was originally the first building on the block and/or the building where the gas station is faced the other street. Either way, great building! Btw, the architect was the son of the Glidden Varnish/Paint founder.
3 images added. One is a 1930 print ad which seems to confirm the original address as being 3306.
December 21st, 1919 grand opening ad in the photo section.