Interesting in 2006 it was still believed the building was in good shape. Thanks for this link, Sharon. This article was in the comments with this quote: "This is a masonry building, so it's in good shape," he said.
I wonder if there are pictures somewhere of what it looked like. Cathryn. ************************************* THE ELEMENT OF TIMING Baronet Theatre revival expected by summer Posted by the Asbury Park Press on 04/6/06 BY VINCE MILLER STAFF WRITER The 93-year-old Baronet Theatre in Asbury Park could light back up before the summer with films, cabaret and live theater, according to its latest owners. The plan is to restore the theater and the Fast Lane nightclub next door as the centerpiece of a vibrant Fourth Avenue entertainment district in Asbury Park, and the owners say they are feeling the local support. Asbury Park real-estate developer Pat Fasano and partner Dennis Dubrow, Oceanport, bought the properties in December for $1.2 million, Dubrow said. Fasano, who lives in New Brunswick, also owns the Wonder Bar at Fifth and Ocean avenues, and several shops on Cookman Avenue, Fasano said. Being one block from the boardwalk, though, the theater and the defunct nightclub next door are in an oceanfront redevelopment zone, so their future depends on Asbury Partners, developers of the area, and city officials. Dubrow said he and Fasano were not encouraged by an initial meeting they had with Larry Fishman, chief operating officer of Asbury Partners. Fishman could not be reached for comment. Undaunted, the partners have received building permits and plan to spend up to $100,000 to fix up the buildings. Renovation work began March 23. The partners hope to unveil the theater, with historic architectural features intact, by summer. "We've contracted with Days Awake, a local band, to play for our opening night fund-raiser," Dubrow said. "We didn't want to invest more than $100,000 until we have a certificate of occupancy," Dubrow said. The work includes replacing walls and ceilings, washing all 500 seats and installing new carpet, he said. Fire exits and the roof are being fixed, and the heating and air-conditioning units improved. "This is a masonry building, so it's in good shape," he said. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Sharon" <sharon_b...@...> wrote: > > > Hinge, > I found this link: > > http://cinematreasures.org/theater/6643/ > > A good read. It's times like this, I realize that without money, > clout and connections, WE, THE PEOPLE, are helpless to effect > the saving of Historical Landmarks, in and around Asbury Park. > The powers that BE, seem to prefer whatever THEY want to do! > > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Hinge" <hinge98@> wrote: > > > > Sounds like the roof caved it. > > I think we can pretty much kiss that building goodbye in that case. > > Hopefully somebody will have the wisdom to save the projectors, although I > > think it would be a complete waste of time to reach out the in ineffective > > AP Historical Society. > > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: asburypark-dig...@yahoogroups.com asburypark-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: asburypark-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
