Photos favorited by Willburg145

  • <p>Refurbished auditorium (prior to sub-divisions)</p>
  • <p>The Prospect Theatre lobby in Flushing circa 1952 prior to a refresh</p>
  • <p>The Prospect Theatre lobby in Flushing circa 1953 after a Rau Studios decoration refresh with chandelier removed and streamlined look with plaster and paneling covering past decor</p>
  • <p>The Prospect Theatre auditorium in Flushing circa 1952 prior to an update</p>
  • <p>The Prospect Theatre auditorium in Flushing circa 1953 after an update</p>
  • <p>Movie posters on abandoned building near Flushing (February, 1932)</p>
  • <p>Auditorium, May 2006.</p>
  • <p>February 1924 shot of the new Cameo</p>
  • <p>July 2003</p>
  • <p>Outer foyer, July 2003</p>
  • <p>The foyer and steps to balcony as well as exits at left.</p>
  • <p>Grand opening shot in 1928 of the interior.</p>
  • <p>The mezzanine with mural work and original furnishings at open in 1928.</p>
  • <p>Grand opening as Elmwood Theatre on August 9th, 1946</p>
  • <p>Lounge outside of the entry to the projection booth at the Pol Avenue Theatre in Jackson Heights circa 1938</p>
  • <p>1938 interior shot of the Polk Avenue Theatre projection booth in Jackson Heights, NY</p>
  • <p>1938 interior shot of the Polk Avenue Theatre in Jackson Heights, NY</p>
  • <p>1938 interior shot of the Polk Avenue Theatre in Jackson Heights, NY</p>
  • <p>Theater was gated when I visited this early February morning in 2006.</p>
  • <p>This was before Cinerama arrived and while movies and vaudeville were still playing there.</p>
  • <p>In the “Electric City” of Scranton where pioneering efforts in electric streetcars were achieved in the U.S., it’s appropriate that the Poli theater uses streetcars to advertise their films. Here’s it’s circa 1921 with “Don’t Neglect Your Wife” on the Scranton Transit System.</p>