Comments from robboehm - Cinema Treasures

robboehm commented about Rose Theatre on Mar 27, 2015 at 11:09 am

Since Colfax was the birthplace of Turner Classic Movies' Robert Osborne on can presume he spent many hours in the Rose.

robboehm commented about Freeport Theatre on Mar 27, 2015 at 9:11 am

Added a photo of the Freeport being demolished.

robboehm commented about American Theater on Mar 27, 2015 at 9:09 am

Uploaded a photo of the American when it was under construction at the turn of the 20th century as the Sigmond Opera House.

robboehm commented about Belle Harbor Twin on Mar 26, 2015 at 5:58 pm

Photos as both Park and Belle Harbor added.

robboehm commented about AMC Roosevelt Field 8 on Mar 26, 2015 at 5:51 pm

Photo of pylon when Century’s added

robboehm commented about Riverhead Theatre on Mar 26, 2015 at 5:48 pm

Added a photo around the time of closure.

robboehm commented about Bay Shore Theatre on Mar 26, 2015 at 5:44 pm

Marquee and entrance just after closure.

robboehm commented about Kew Gardens Cinemas on Mar 26, 2015 at 5:42 pm

Photo from adult era added.

robboehm commented about Argo Theater on Mar 26, 2015 at 5:40 pm

Additional after its day photo added.

robboehm commented about Merrick Mall Cinema on Mar 26, 2015 at 5:34 pm

Photo after closure but before conversion to retail

robboehm commented about Plaza Theatre on Mar 26, 2015 at 5:32 pm

Added of photo in it’s prime.

robboehm commented about Community Twin Theatre on Mar 26, 2015 at 5:28 pm

Additional photo added.

robboehm commented about Twin-Shirley Theater on Mar 26, 2015 at 5:25 pm

Photo added.

robboehm commented about Freeport Theatre on Mar 26, 2015 at 5:20 pm

Added photo of theater just after it closed.

robboehm commented about Boulevard Theatre on Mar 26, 2015 at 5:18 pm

Added photo showing original entrance and marquee.

robboehm commented about Franklin Square Cinemas on Mar 26, 2015 at 5:14 pm

Upload a photo of the current façade. Would be nice to see one with the original marquee.

robboehm commented about North Fork Arts Center at the Sapan Greenport Theatre on Mar 26, 2015 at 5:10 pm

Uploaded photo of the façade prior to becoming a multiplex.

robboehm commented about Bellmore Movies & the Showplace on Mar 26, 2015 at 5:07 pm

Uploaded photo of an earlier marquee. Still and older one out there.

robboehm commented about Bellmore Playhouse on Mar 26, 2015 at 5:05 pm

Photo from American Classic Images added which they have under Merrick despite my several request for a fix.

robboehm commented about Long Beach Cinema 4 on Mar 26, 2015 at 5:03 pm

Photo as Park Avenue added.

robboehm commented about Laurel Theatre on Mar 26, 2015 at 5:01 pm

Additional photo added

robboehm commented about Century's Floral Theatre on Mar 26, 2015 at 4:59 pm

Additional photo added.

robboehm commented about Brookhaven Theater on Mar 26, 2015 at 4:57 pm

Photo uploaded toward the end.

robboehm commented about Bellmore Movies & the Showplace on Mar 26, 2015 at 11:58 am

Uploaded to of the exterior pictures referred to by Chris above. This article and others I’ve seen indicates the theater actually goes back to 1917.

In an article in the NY Times for January 25, 2004 the owners, Henry and Anne Stampfel were interviewed. They’ve owned the theater since 1986 but only performed major renovations in 2002 because of the rebirth of the Playhouse just down the street as a multiplex.

When they ripped up the wood floors to put in slanted concrete they also ripped out a wall and found a stage. In addition to new seats, sound, etc. they built a new stage for use in live productions.

robboehm commented about North Shore Towers Cinema on Mar 26, 2015 at 11:33 am

Photo uploaded from the website.