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Flushing RKO Keith's Theatre

This gallery was created to focus attention on preservation efforts for the landmarked Flushing RKO Keith's theatre. Many cities have restored these vaudeville show palaces, where they have gone on to become centerpiece preforming arts event centers, while the RKO Keith's has languished for 25 years. The RKO Keith's still stands and is one of the last remaining theatres, in the 3,000 seat class built in an atmospheric style, where the interior was designed to give the illusion of being outdoors in a Mediterranean villa. It represents a crowning achievement by the world renowned theatre architect Thomas White Lamb that made the larger Loews Paradise theatre in the Bronx (restored in 2005) gaudy in comparison.
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    In the basement alone were over 50 rooms, with everything that was needed to support large scale theatrical performances. The North side of the building had electricians, engineers, carpenters, contractors, musicians, band leader's, porters, doorman's, stage hands and stage manager rooms, laundry, vaults, storage areas, stage ramps and even a library. July 3, 2009
    The RKO Keith's, in February 2011 has a Phantom of the Opera feel. The original screen and curtains are still there, but barely visible to the left. The under stage entryways, including the one from the animal room can be seen toward the back right.
    The RKO Keith's, in February 2011 has a Phantom of the Opera feel. The original screen, curtains and balcony railings are still there, but barely visible to the left. The under stage entryways appear in the background.