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Sybert’s Strand Theatre  
Address 221 Thorn Avenue
Opening Night Seating Capacity 1100
Original Theatre Owner Merton A. Sybert
Original Theatre Architect unknown
Years of Operation Opened in 1920
Operated as Sybert’s Strand Theatre: 1920-1970
1976-1996
Type of Musical Accompaniment Moller concert-theatre 3/14 pipe organ, opus 4577 (1926 through unknown)
Current Status Closed

The Sybert’s Strand Theatre opened in 1920 as a combined vaudeville and motion picture theatrer. A Moller pipe organ was installed in the theatre in 1926.

The theatre closed in 1970 by its owner in a reactionary response to loosening restrictions on the rough language allowed in American motion pictures. The theatre was managed by John Ramser from 1976 through 1996, when it again closed.

References: Cinema Treasures website : with additional information supplied by Savanna Violet.

 

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