Smalley's Theatre
371 State Route 296,
Hensonville,
NY
12439
371 State Route 296,
Hensonville,
NY
12439
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Previously operated by: Smalley's Theaters Inc.
Functions: Office Space
Previous Names: Community Theatre, Hensonville Theatre
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The Community Theatre was opened by 1931. It was listed as (Closed) in the 1934 edition of Film Daily Yearbook and was still closed in 1936. By 1941 it had reopened as the Hensonville Theatre. By 1943 it was listed as Smalley’s Theatre and was closed again. Smalley’s Theatre had reopened by 1950 and was still operating in 1956, but had closed by 1957.
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Address is 371 State Route 296 Hensonville, NY 12439, present day Town Hall-Town of Windham NY.
This building was my home for all of the 1960’s.
We had a small two bedroom apartment in the back. The concession area was still there with an office to the left of the entry. The projection booth had a few items still in there became a fort for my brother and I. The seating area was mostly wide open where we could ride bikes. We had a half court basket ball area on one side and a full swing set on the other … all inside mind you. Was a great place to play when it was raining outside.
In the mid 1950’s my father had joined the then owner, Henry Elbrecht, and another electrician, Frank Desposito, to form Alva Electric Corporation and operate a Frigidaire franchise and electrical services out of that building. Unfortunately Henry and Frank both passed away before the dream was realized.
When my father could no longer afford to maintain the building it was sold to a local Oldsmobile dealer, Lenny Fancher. Ultimately ended up in the hands of the Town of Windham, NY where it was converted to the Town Hall as it stands today. I love visiting the building from time to time to think back on what was.