April 10, 2011
Blog ArchivesLambeth Palace: Banksy Pop-up Cinema and The Old Vic Tunnels
An underground London cinema known as “Lambeth Palace” opened by the illusive street artist Banksy was purchased by the Old Vic Theatre Company last year, and looks set to host a series of “innovative and surprising arts events” throughout 2011.
25 Creatively Converted Cinemas and Picture Palaces
Urban Ghosts has explored dozens of abandoned cinemas, from forgotten Art Deco and Atmospheric to Classic picture palaces. But we haven’t paid much attention to surplus cinemas that have been creatively converted for other uses. Here are 25 examples.
Spectacular Abandoned Theatres and Cinemas of the Northeastern United States
Disused theatres and movie palaces are among the most mysterious abandoned buildings, and thanks to the advent of television and multiplexes, they exist in abundance. Matt Lambros captured these stunning former cinemas.
Holyoke’s Historic Victory Theatre (Soon-to-be Renovated!)
Historic theatres and movie palaces appeal to a broad range of individuals, but most have either been torn down or stand derelict. The Victory Theatre in Holyoke, Massachusetts, is one of the lucky exceptions, set to undergo a $24 million renovation that will see it reopen in 2012.
The Forgotten Treasures of Glenroyal Cinema
The Glenroyal Cinema in northern England is an abandoned relic from the glory days of Art Deco picture houses. After closing in 1962, the Glenroyal became a casino and bingo hall before falling into abandonment. But this rare behind the scenes tour reveals some hidden treasures of its cinema heyday.
Silent Cinema: 8 Abandoned Theatres and Movie Palaces
The irony is all in the name! The abandoned Joy Cinema in New Orleans is a sorry sight today. And while their names may not pose such a paradox as “the Joy”, these 8 old movie palaces look like their best years ended with the passing of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
A Visual Exploration (and Brief History) of Abandoned Cinemas
There’s something fascinating about abandoned cinemas, built to thrill large audiences, but left silent and forgotten. Many were demolished after the advent of television and some adapted for other uses. The most fascinating are those that linger on intact behind locked doors, frozen in the margins of existence.