I’ve been working on a book documenting the Kings for a long time, and I’m really excited to finally be able to talk about it. Here’s some more information about the project:
The pipes that remained in the photo above were removed about a year or so before demolition. I don’t know if the owner had them removed or if they were taken by scrappers.
I don’t see why iPic can’t follow the Alamo Drafthouse’s plan for the New Mission Theatre in San Francisco ?
They’re dividing the balcony up, while keeping the orchestra level as one big theater, and they’re keeping the architectural details intact. It would be the best of both worlds.
Yes, according to a quote from Howard Haas on Philly.com
“Friends of the Boyd, a group of preservationists, opposes iPic’s plans, said its president, Howard Haas.
Haas met Tuesday with iPic representatives. He said he was told that the only aspect of the 1928 Art Deco building that would be preserved would be the Chestnut Street façade.
“They’d demolish the auditorium, and that is the theater,” Haas said. “Trendy multiplexes last 10 years [before they’re remodeled]; iPic should build elsewhere in the city.”
I recently posted about the Loew’s Canal at After the Final Curtain
Hi Mike – Just uploaded one. More to come!
I recently photographed the Franklin Park Theatre – Check out the post at: After the Final Curtain
They don’t have a date yet because they are still trying to raise the funds for the restoration!
I recently photographed the Fairmount/Everett Square Theatre. Check out a blog post at After the Final Curtain
Check out the latest blog post on After the Final Curtain – The Russell Theatre!
Updated post with a live link Here’s a blog posting with images of the Embassy.
I’ve been working on a book documenting the Kings for a long time, and I’m really excited to finally be able to talk about it. Here’s some more information about the project:
Kings Theatre – The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of Brooklyn’s Wonder Theatre
THS Press Release
Curbed Article with new restoration photographs
I recently photographed the Loew’s Valencia. Check out some of the images and a short write up at After the Final Curtain
The interior of the Imperial has been stripped to the bare walls.
Just posted a shot of the auditorium during renovation in the photos section.
I recently photographed the OKLA Theatre. Check out some photographs and a blog post on the theater here
That link doesn’t work. Here’s the correct one:
Demolition appears to have begun at the Boyd
I recently had the chance to photograph the Paramount. Here’s a link to my photos along with some history of the theater – Paramount Theatre
Doesn’t look like this will be restored anytime soon.
Historic theater could remain in limbo for years
Here’s a blog post with some recent photographs of the Lyric Theatre
The pipes that remained in the photo above were removed about a year or so before demolition. I don’t know if the owner had them removed or if they were taken by scrappers.
I don’t see why iPic can’t follow the Alamo Drafthouse’s plan for the New Mission Theatre in San Francisco
? They’re dividing the balcony up, while keeping the orchestra level as one big theater, and they’re keeping the architectural details intact. It would be the best of both worlds.
I recently visited and photographed the former Empress Theatre. Check out my post on it at After the Final Curtain
I recently photographed the State Palace Theatre. Check out the photos and a write up at After the Final Curtain
Yes, according to a quote from Howard Haas on Philly.com
“Friends of the Boyd, a group of preservationists, opposes iPic’s plans, said its president, Howard Haas.
Haas met Tuesday with iPic representatives. He said he was told that the only aspect of the 1928 Art Deco building that would be preserved would be the Chestnut Street façade.
“They’d demolish the auditorium, and that is the theater,” Haas said. “Trendy multiplexes last 10 years [before they’re remodeled]; iPic should build elsewhere in the city.”
Eight-screen movie theater and restaurant planned for old Boyd
I recently photographed the Metropolitan Opera House. Check out some photos here
According to the NYC Department of Buildings website, the demolition plan was approved on 8/21/13.
I recently photographed the Jayhawk Theatre – check out some photos on After the Final Curtain
Looks like quite a bit has been done already.
Inside The Loews Kings Theater Restoration Project