Ritz Theatre
Clearfield, PA
Photo and info courtesy Rick McOmber

Here's an old classic theatre in Clearfield, PA on 111 E. Market St. called The Ritz. 07-08

UPDATE 05/20 : The Ritz Theatre dates back to the 1890's after which the theater portion was built in 1926. The theater still shows first run movies and is open 7 days a week. The Ritz received a grant to preserve the theater and convert to digital projection. 05-20

Strand Theatre
Rockland, ME
Photo courtesy Paul Bauke

Here's the blade marquee for the Strand Theatre in Rockland, ME. According to the Strand Theatre website, the theatre has been in business since 1923 and underwent a historic restoration in 2004-2005, including updating with new sound and projection equipment. The Strand, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is home to both film and stage p productions. 09-10

Shore Theatre (Closed)
Coney Island , NY
Photo courtesy Jim Zahniser

The Shore Theatre is a well known building in Coney Island. Built in 1925, the Shore was originally known by the community as Loew's Coney Island, serving up both movie and vaudeville entertainment. Like many of the businesses in the area, the Shore closed in 1973 and has been vacant since.

See the Save Coney Island website for more information. 09-10

Carnegie Hall
Manhattan, NY
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

A rather famous venue, the Carnegie Hall is a concert hall in the Midtown area of Manhattan. Built by Andrew Carnegie in 1891, it is well known throughout the world for its classical music. . The hall was almost demolished in 1959 however was saved by New York City who bought the building. 05-20