Here is a Main St. theater in Patchogue that's in total
ruins. Once the large, boring multiplexes took over, these places started
dropping like flies. Some have become cinema or theatrical art centers.
This one however didn't meet such a lucky fate. Perhaps some of you will
remember seeing a movie there. Thank you Jeremy, Will and John for these
pictures.
This place is in pretty bad shape. Look at that screen.
Still has its sign outside.
The projector room. Look carefully and you will see
film strewn all over. Wonder what movie it is?
Close-up of film.
The projector. An image in the window?
The balcony seats.
The concession counter is still there.
When was the last time you ordered Fanta at the movies?
The stairs down to the theater are covered in feathers
and pigeon droppings.
The place has lots of cobwebs.
Pigeon in collapsed ceiling.
I don't wanna sit there.
It appears the two worst vandals to hit here are pigeons
and mother nature.
Above: Front lobby has everything, even the kitchen sink.
Right: The back doors are all cemented.
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