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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.


Kallet Theatre
Oneida, NY
Photo courtesy Mike Engle

Welcome to the Kallet Theatre of Oneida, NY. This theatre looks to be in fine shape with eye-catching colors.


Colonial Theatre
Canaan, CT
Photo and info courtesy Jay Lin

The Colonial Theatre features a wonderful theatre entrance that still stands but no longer draws crowds to it's matinees. Unusual for the era is the neo-classical architecture rather than art deco.


Star Theatre
Dansville, NY
Photo and info courtesy Jay Lin

This marquee for the Star Theatre looks to have been recently renovated with new panels replacing the originals. The neon on the side is all that's left. The owner felt it was worth protecting with the the aid of a plexiglass shield.


Miller Theatre
Lewistown, PA
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

The Miller Theatre of Lewistown, PA sports unique lettering on its marquee. 11-00


Colonial Theatre
Norwich, NY
Photo courtesy Jay Lin

In Norwich, NY we find a delightful old theatre, the Colonia. The individual bulbs flash in a dance of light when the sun sets. Local farmers lament the lack of precipitation with the message on the marquee.


Babcock Twin Theatre
Wellsville, NY

Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

Here's the theatre marquee for the Babcock Twin Theatre in Wellsville, NY. Still running premiere movies. 11-00


Ashland Theatre
Photo courtesy Moon Mullins OX-76

Out in Ashland, Virginia just north of Richmond sits the Ashland Theatre. The Ashland stands tall with it combination of neon, brick and glass block. And best news of all? The theatre is "on its way to restoration!"


Seneca Theatre
Salamanca, NY
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

Check out the Seneca Theatre after a night of snow. This Salamanca, NY theatre still shows performances from time to time. 11-00


Warner Theatre
Torrington, CT
Photo courtesy Jay Lin

The Warner Theatre in Torrington, CT features an asymmetrical art deco theatre facade, a rare sight indeed. This is an exception to the art deco norm of structure and balance and reflects back to the golden age of skyscrapers. (Info courtesy Jay Lin)


Heights Theatre
Elmira, NY

Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

Stop by for an evening of comedy at the Heights Theatre in Elmira, NY. Or at least check out the front facade. 11-00

 

 

 

 

 

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