Connie: Coney Island is still there, as a matter of fact I recently moved back to Brighton Beach after moving out of New York for approximately 35 years. The only difference is now you have to carry a machine gun.🤗
I was born in Brooklyn New York Went to Coney Island all the time. Whether it be to go to Nathan's Take a walk on the boardwalk spend the day on the beach. Later in life I moved to Brighton Beach if you are familiar with the area you are aware that it's right next to Coney. As a matter of fact my first job was working in the summer Coney Island Steeplechase Park. Then I got married and offered a good job in Washington DC. Lived there for a good 35 years with a big home in Baltimore County not in the city. Divorce, Came back to Brighton to take care of my elderly mother. She passed away recently. I'm now living in Brighton Beach again. Crazy how my life went full circle.
It really looks like a beautiful theater. They should open it up again. It will be great to watch a holiday show from there; I can imagine watching The Nutcracker during the holidays from this theater.
Let's do it!!! I'm in if you wanna try. I suspect it wouldn't be easy and I have no idea who owns it but it's such a waste to have it just sitting there when it represents so much history. The people who performed there were legendary!!
It's sad that one of the last remaining old-time Coney island theatres is still standing yet not being renovated and used. That theatre has so much history. They really should fix it up and restore it the same way the King's theater was restored to all it's grandeur.
It's a big business risk, no one wants to take a chance at losing money. You have to remember when this theater was open, Coney Island was a resort. I grew up in Coney Island during the 1980's and left in 1993ish. when I lived there, It was a rough neighborhood. Are people willing to go to a rough part of town for dinner and a show?
@@hdjksa52 I grew up there in the 70s/80s and it was bad. But it's a completely different place now. It's not perfect but it's nowhere near as dangerous as it was and there's plenty of new attractions and things to do. Yeah it'd be a business risk but they could absolutely refurbish it and bring plenty of shows there. The amphitheater they built does well in the summer. If there was a nice old theater there they could bring in acts.. music, comedy, theater, movies etc.. and people would come.
@@mbass718 You're possibly right, but no one wants to take a chance at trying that. That's a very risky business venture. I saw The Childs Building (the old chocolate factory) was converted into a night club. From what I hear, it didn't last very long (please correct me if I am wrong). I was living in Staten Island when they started a ferry service going to the pier in front of the new baseball stadium. I don't believe that service is offered anymore. Astroland had closed down in 2010 and Fabers arcade also closed down because of Thor realties. Investing in Coney Island seems very risky right now.
@@hdjksa52 The Child's building was turned into a big restaurant with rooftop parties. I'm not sure if they made it through the pandemic but it's attached to the amphitheater they built and that's definitely still going. No more astroland but there's new theme parks that have way more rides and attractions and they're adding more rollercoasters and other stuff. It's way nicer now though I wish they didn't kick out most of the old bars and the attractions that made Coney island what it was. The side show is still there going strong and there's always crowds at the new parks. New restaurants as well. Some better than others. Anything is risky. You either jump in and take the risk or you don't.
@@mbass718 I agree that anything is risky. And like you said: you either jump in and take a risk or you don't. That's what we're looking at in this situation. People are not willing to jump in and take that business risk. Coney Island has been associated with being a bad area since the 70's (hence the movie _The Warriors_ ). It's going to take a lot to bring it back to it's glory days and people feeling comfortable with property there. Until then, the idea is going to be met with apprehension.
There are multiple other big old movie (probably movie/vaudeville) houses elsewhere in Brooklyn with some store shoved into the first floor and the huge unused theater building still there. I know of two of them, and just because they are near me on the D subway line.
Great video and nice music of the history of the historic Loews theater on Coney Island. I hope that someone will buy the aging old theater and restore it to its old glory!
I work across the street from this theater. They just erected scaffolding around the front part of the building. Maybe they’re finally doing something. I hope so.
I always wondered what was inside , I remember the coney island animal shelter next door to the theater and there were an assortment of little animals you could pet and hold,,,,, now that was in the 60s ,,,,,,, I see a lot has changed , what a f#$%*#g shame that building was left to rot like that ,,,,,, coney island went to crap in the 60s and 70s because of the people who lived in the projects that were targeting people who were at coney island for a good time, they'd walk the beach the boardwalk the Nathan's hotdog stand ,,,,,,, you had to watch what streets you were walking down as not to become a target for robbery and assault, I'm sure that's the same thing now .
As the snow flies On a cold and gray Chicago mornin' A poor little baby child is born In the ghetto (In the ghetto) And his mama cries 'Cause if there's one thing that she don't need It is another hungry mouth to feed In the ghetto (In the ghetto) People, don't you understand The child needs a helping hand Or he'll grow to be an angry young man some day Take a look at you and me Are we too blind to see? Do we simply turn our heads And look the other way Well, the world turns And a hungry little boy with a runny nose Plays in the street as the cold wind blows In the ghetto (In the ghetto) And his hunger burns So he starts to roam the streets at night And he learns how to steal And he learns how to fight In the ghetto (In the ghetto) Then one night in desperation The young man breaks away He buys a gun, steals a car Tries to run, but he don't get far And his mama cries As a crowd gathers 'round an angry young man Face down on the street with a gun in his hand in Coney Island
No, much better. But I had to go to an office on Mermaid Avenue just north of this theater and it was the only time anywhere in NYC that I felt I was in some kind of danger just walking down the street.
I grew up in Coney Island from 1980 to 1992. The only thing I new about Coney Island was Astroland. Compared to Coney Island's early years, the amusement parks were a tiny source of entertainment.
@@Mr.Robert1 Dude, I used to apply like crazy for those jobs, but never got one. I also always applied for jobs at Faber's Fascination arcade, but they never called me back.
@@Mr.Robert1 I used to go to the Faber's Fascination arcade all of the time. Coney Island is my home. I live in Grand Rapids, Michigan now and I find myself thinking about moving back sometimes.
Just one more example of how beautiful buildings in AMERICA are wasting away solely because of the TYPE OF PEOPLE who live around these buildings that keep the decent people away ! It is the DECENT people that are needed to keep these beautiful buildings beautiful and used ! Very sad !!
As the snow flies On a cold and gray Chicago mornin' A poor little baby child is born In the ghetto (In the ghetto) And his mama cries 'Cause if there's one thing that she don't need It is another hungry mouth to feed In the ghetto (In the ghetto) People, don't you understand The child needs a helping hand Or he'll grow to be an angry young man some day Take a look at you and me Are we too blind to see? Do we simply turn our heads And look the other way Well, the world turns And a hungry little boy with a runny nose Plays in the street as the cold wind blows In the ghetto (In the ghetto) And his hunger burns So he starts to roam the streets at night And he learns how to steal And he learns how to fight In the ghetto (In the ghetto) Then one night in desperation The young man breaks away He buys a gun, steals a car Tries to run, but he don't get far And his mama cries As a crowd gathers 'round an angry young man Face down on the street with a gun in his hand in Coney Island
Thank you!
I was born in Coney Island in the 50's and remember going there as a little girl..
Love my Coney Island ❤
Connie: Coney Island is still there, as a matter of fact I recently moved back to Brighton Beach after moving out of New York for approximately 35 years. The only difference is now you have to carry a machine gun.🤗
@@Mr.Robert1 I know… I still go to the beach there everyday in the summer , toward the other end, closer to Seagate
I live in Coney Island and I always wanted to know what the inside looked like, there is still beauty in it. I wish it can be restored.
I was born in Brooklyn New York
Went to Coney Island all the time. Whether it be to go to Nathan's Take a walk on the boardwalk spend the day on the beach.
Later in life I moved to Brighton Beach if you are familiar with the area you are aware that it's right next to Coney. As a matter of fact my first job was working in the summer Coney Island Steeplechase Park. Then I got married and offered a good job in Washington DC.
Lived there for a good 35 years with a big home in Baltimore County not in the city.
Divorce, Came back to Brighton to take care of my elderly mother.
She passed away recently. I'm now living in Brighton Beach again.
Crazy how my life went full circle.
@@Mr.Robert1 I'm sorry about your mother. God bless, my friend.
I'm crying... Those memories... Thank U.
It really looks like a beautiful theater. They should open it up again. It will be great to watch a holiday show from there; I can imagine watching The Nutcracker during the holidays from this theater.
Let’s buy it!!!
Let's do it!!! I'm in if you wanna try. I suspect it wouldn't be easy and I have no idea who owns it but it's such a waste to have it just sitting there when it represents so much history. The people who performed there were legendary!!
It's sad that one of the last remaining old-time Coney island theatres is still standing yet not being renovated and used. That theatre has so much history. They really should fix it up and restore it the same way the King's theater was restored to all it's grandeur.
It's a big business risk, no one wants to take a chance at losing money. You have to remember when this theater was open, Coney Island was a resort. I grew up in Coney Island during the 1980's and left in 1993ish. when I lived there, It was a rough neighborhood. Are people willing to go to a rough part of town for dinner and a show?
@@hdjksa52 I grew up there in the 70s/80s and it was bad. But it's a completely different place now. It's not perfect but it's nowhere near as dangerous as it was and there's plenty of new attractions and things to do. Yeah it'd be a business risk but they could absolutely refurbish it and bring plenty of shows there. The amphitheater they built does well in the summer. If there was a nice old theater there they could bring in acts.. music, comedy, theater, movies etc.. and people would come.
@@mbass718 You're possibly right, but no one wants to take a chance at trying that. That's a very risky business venture. I saw The Childs Building (the old chocolate factory) was converted into a night club. From what I hear, it didn't last very long (please correct me if I am wrong). I was living in Staten Island when they started a ferry service going to the pier in front of the new baseball stadium. I don't believe that service is offered anymore. Astroland had closed down in 2010 and Fabers arcade also closed down because of Thor realties. Investing in Coney Island seems very risky right now.
@@hdjksa52 The Child's building was turned into a big restaurant with rooftop parties. I'm not sure if they made it through the pandemic but it's attached to the amphitheater they built and that's definitely still going. No more astroland but there's new theme parks that have way more rides and attractions and they're adding more rollercoasters and other stuff. It's way nicer now though I wish they didn't kick out most of the old bars and the attractions that made Coney island what it was. The side show is still there going strong and there's always crowds at the new parks. New restaurants as well. Some better than others. Anything is risky. You either jump in and take the risk or you don't.
@@mbass718 I agree that anything is risky. And like you said: you either jump in and take a risk or you don't. That's what we're looking at in this situation. People are not willing to jump in and take that business risk. Coney Island has been associated with being a bad area since the 70's (hence the movie _The Warriors_ ). It's going to take a lot to bring it back to it's glory days and people feeling comfortable with property there. Until then, the idea is going to be met with apprehension.
There are multiple other big old movie (probably movie/vaudeville) houses elsewhere in Brooklyn with some store shoved into the first floor and the huge unused theater building still there. I know of two of them, and just because they are near me on the D subway line.
finally a look inside. its beautiful. thanks Charles!
If I had a gazillion dollars, I'd buy it, restore it, and create the Coney Island Opera.
Great video and nice music of the history of the historic Loews theater on Coney Island. I hope that someone will buy the aging old theater and restore it to its old glory!
Thanks so much for giving us a peek into our past.
I hope they restore it.
Thank you again!
I work across the street from this theater. They just erected scaffolding around the front part of the building. Maybe they’re finally doing something. I hope so.
wow!!!!! when did kanas fried. chicken close?
The ship at about 1:27, reminds me of tiles I have seen at the Columbus Circle Subway Station....
Hoping it will be restored some day. A crime if it isn't.
I always wondered what was inside , I remember the coney island animal shelter next door to the theater and there were an assortment of little animals you could pet and hold,,,,, now that was in the 60s ,,,,,,, I see a lot has changed , what a f#$%*#g shame that building was left to rot like that ,,,,,, coney island went to crap in the 60s and 70s because of the people who lived in the projects that were targeting people who were at coney island for a good time, they'd walk the beach the boardwalk the Nathan's hotdog stand ,,,,,,, you had to watch what streets you were walking down as not to become a target for robbery and assault, I'm sure that's the same thing now .
As the snow flies
On a cold and gray Chicago mornin'
A poor little baby child is born
In the ghetto
(In the ghetto)
And his mama cries
'Cause if there's one thing that she don't need
It is another hungry mouth to feed
In the ghetto
(In the ghetto)
People, don't you understand
The child needs a helping hand
Or he'll grow to be an angry young man some day
Take a look at you and me
Are we too blind to see?
Do we simply turn our heads
And look the other way
Well, the world turns
And a hungry little boy with a runny nose
Plays in the street as the cold wind blows
In the ghetto
(In the ghetto)
And his hunger burns
So he starts to roam the streets at night
And he learns how to steal
And he learns how to fight
In the ghetto
(In the ghetto)
Then one night in desperation
The young man breaks away
He buys a gun, steals a car
Tries to run, but he don't get far
And his mama cries
As a crowd gathers 'round an angry young man
Face down on the street with a gun in his hand in Coney Island
No, much better. But I had to go to an office on Mermaid Avenue just north of this theater and it was the only time anywhere in NYC that I felt I was in some kind of danger just walking down the street.
Wow I’m sure this is just a tid bit of what went to waste.
I grew up in Coney Island from 1980 to 1992. The only thing I new about Coney Island was Astroland. Compared to Coney Island's early years, the amusement parks were a tiny source of entertainment.
I was born in Brooklyn New York.
My first job was working in the games in Steeplechase Park a summer gig.
@@Mr.Robert1 Dude, I used to apply like crazy for those jobs, but never got one. I also always applied for jobs at Faber's Fascination arcade, but they never called me back.
@@Mr.Robert1 I used to go to the Faber's Fascination arcade all of the time. Coney Island is my home. I live in Grand Rapids, Michigan now and I find myself thinking about moving back sometimes.
Please save The Shore Theatre. Renovate the whole theater, while I'm at it.
very nice
Just one more example of how beautiful buildings in AMERICA are wasting away solely because of the TYPE OF PEOPLE who live around these buildings that keep the decent people away ! It is the DECENT people that are needed to keep these beautiful buildings beautiful and used ! Very sad !!
As the snow flies
On a cold and gray Chicago mornin'
A poor little baby child is born
In the ghetto
(In the ghetto)
And his mama cries
'Cause if there's one thing that she don't need
It is another hungry mouth to feed
In the ghetto
(In the ghetto)
People, don't you understand
The child needs a helping hand
Or he'll grow to be an angry young man some day
Take a look at you and me
Are we too blind to see?
Do we simply turn our heads
And look the other way
Well, the world turns
And a hungry little boy with a runny nose
Plays in the street as the cold wind blows
In the ghetto
(In the ghetto)
And his hunger burns
So he starts to roam the streets at night
And he learns how to steal
And he learns how to fight
In the ghetto
(In the ghetto)
Then one night in desperation
The young man breaks away
He buys a gun, steals a car
Tries to run, but he don't get far
And his mama cries
As a crowd gathers 'round an angry young man
Face down on the street with a gun in his hand in Coney Island
SAVE THE SHORE!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Charles! This is Charlie "Burgess" Jr. His son. How are you sir?
Why did it close..? The NY mayor should pay for this to be restored.
Why ? Get the money from where.
The infrastructure is falling apart Coney Island became a ghetto
It wont be.