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NEON GRAND THEATRE OF THE EAST

Somerville Theatre
Somerville, MA
Photo courtesy Joyce Kerrigan

The Somerville Theatre in Somerville, MA is an old classic theatre with a brightly lit neon facade. See this theatre and more neon treasures at Roadside Peek's Neon Theatres East.

The State Theatre
Photo courtesy Jay Lin

Unfortunately, it appears that the State Theatre is no longer shows first-run movies

Hollywood Theatre
Gowanda, NY
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

This is the Hollywood Theatre in Hollywood... 'er... Gowanda, NY. This photo is a study of contrasts... the grim reminder of the the ravages of time showing on the front facade vs. the huge banner asking for help towards saving this treasure. 11-00

Castle Cinema Theatre
Olean, NY
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

Olean, NY is home to the Castle Cinema. This siding was a very common sight in the 70's and 80's... 11-00

Rose Bowl
Ashland VA
Photo courtesy Moon Mullins OX-76

Yes, despite years of capturing imaginations and hearts of theatre goers, these grand movie palaces fall victim to time and age, and the East is no exception. Here in Ashland, Virginia, the Rose Bowl (not the football stadium in Pasadena, California) runs vacant, hence the "for rent" sign. Yes, Another vintage theatre's projector has beamed its last show.

(Below) The Bank Street Theatre in New Milford, Connecticut sports a rather elegant deco facade. The marquee is refurbished, but passing by this landmark brings back images of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.

Bank Street Theatre Photo courtesy Jay Lin	Bank Street Front Facade (close up) Photo courtesy Jay Lin

Paramount Theatre
Staten Island, NY
Photo courtesy Bob Jagendorf

The Paramount Theatre in Staten Island, NY sits closed and forlorn as it awaits its fate. This deco palace apparently closed in the 1970's.

Baronet Theatre
Asbury Park, NJ
Photo courtesy Bob Jagendorf

Here's a shot of the rather colorful Baronet Theatre. This old theater, located in Asbury Park, NJ, still features a script sign on top of the front facade advertising the theater. Not sure if the little bulbs in the script lettering still work though.

Music Hall Theatre
NY
Photo courtesy Bob Jagendorf

Here's an old theatre called the Music Hall that appears to still be open for business in upstate NY.

Colonial Theatre
Allentown, PA
Photo courtesy Bob Jagendorf

This old marquee is what's left of the Colonial Theatre in Allentown, PA of Billy Joel fame.

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