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About the Abandoned Paramount Theatre
The Paramount Theatre, originally known as H.C. Miner’s Newark Theatre, first opened its doors on October 11, 1886. It started as a vaudeville venue, managed by the Hyde & Behman Amusement Co., a theater management company based in Brooklyn.
Even today, the old Paramount Theatre proudly displays its vertical ‘Paramount’ sign and the ‘Newark’ marquee. Unfortunately, the theater shut down around April 1986 due to a spike in insurance costs, which also forced the closure of the nearby Adams Theatre. Since then, the lobby has been repurposed for various retail pop-up shops, including an Army/Navy surplus store.
There are current plans to turn the site into a multi-use entertainment complex. However, this will involve demolishing the auditorium, leaving only the front facade intact. During the winter of 2020-2021, part of the auditorium roof collapsed under the weight of heavy snowfall.
