RKO Broad Theatre

950 S. Broad Street,
Trenton, NJ 08611

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hondo
hondo on April 30, 2020 at 8:26 am

For years on the north-facing part of the building, one could see the faded RKO BROAD ad painted onto the bricks. This was the city’s third largest movie house in seating capacity. The Lincoln and Capitol (seating capacity changed after several renovations) in downtown were larger. This theater had a small balcony which has been remodeled into offices.

RickB
RickB on August 16, 2008 at 12:05 pm

The marquee restoration looks like it’s finished, complete with what appears to be red and blue neon piping (hard to be sure driving by in daylight). A very nice job.

RickB
RickB on May 28, 2008 at 4:55 am

Times of Trenton story says they are restoring the marquee; a conscious decision was made to restore it rather than replace it to preserve the historical integrity of the building (what we like to hear). Story here.

RickB
RickB on October 21, 2007 at 8:28 am

The attraction boards have been taken off the north side of the marquee. Don’t know if it’s for repair or what.

teecee
teecee on May 29, 2006 at 2:03 pm

This theatre was listed in the 1923 and 1925 Trenton City Directories as the S. Broad Street Theatre. By 1936 it was called the Broad Street Theatre.

By the way, the CYO opened on 6/13/1964. See the attached history link:
http://www.cyomercer.org/history_CYO.html

teecee
teecee on March 2, 2006 at 3:57 am

Still listed as part of RKO in the 1961 Film Daily Yearbook.

William
William on December 6, 2003 at 6:26 pm

The RKO Broad Theatre is located at 950 S. Broad Street.