Delmar Theatre
3410 Broadway,
New York,
NY
10031
3410 Broadway,
New York,
NY
10031
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Previously operated by: Harris Theatrical Enterprises
Architects: Arthur G. Carlson, Herbert J. Krapp, Harrison G. Wiseman
Firms: Carlson & Wiseman
Functions: Restaurant, Retail
Previous Names: Gotham Theatre, Del-Mar Theatre
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A large movie theatre on Manhattan’s Upper West Side situated on the east side of Broadway near W. 138th Street. It was apparently always independently owned and never part of a major chain. It opened in 1921 as the Gotham Theatre. It was renamed the Del-Mar Theatre in 1937. It had closed as a regular movie theatre by 1961. It went over to screening Spanish language movies and was still operating in 1963.
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Going by DOB documents and certificates of occupancy, it seems like the theater was converted into a mixed-use building of retail and dance hall/cabaret by 1957, therefore it probably ceased being a movie theater by then. The former theatre still functions as a mixed-use building to this day.
My mom used to go to this theater in the 1940s as a child. It was 10 cents for a whole day of movies/newsreels, etc! Things have sure changed since then. Thanks to those who posted pictures.
Gotham was an interesting name for a 1920’s theatre since the name originated from early nineteenth century satires of New York and Batman comics (1940)had yet to be written.
The Delmar was still listed as a Harris Theatre in the 1959 edition of the Film Daily Yearbook.
Actually, the use of the name Gotham for New York City far predates Batman comics. It was first used by Washington Irving at least a century before this theater was built.
Thanks again,KenRoe.
Still advertising in a Spanish newspaper in 1963 as the Del Mar.
http://collections.mcny.org/C.aspx?VP3=SearchResult_VPage&VBID=24UP1G7O4A3I&SMLS=1&RW=1024&RH=643 and http://harlembespoke.blogspot.com/2012/11/remember-gotham-theatre-circa-1949.html
Del Mar and Dorset were owned by Harry Harris in the 1940s. Eventually purchased by Loews. My grandfather was their attorney.
Philip, so when were they Loews?
The Gotham Theatre was built in 1920 and designed by Carlson & Wiseman. A notice that plans for the project had been filed appeared in the September 25, 1920 issue of Real Estate Record and Builders' Guide. This web page has an overview of the theater’s history.