Queens · NYC landmark
Loew’s Valencia Theater
165-11 Jamaica Avenue · Queens, New York City
A former movie palace retains a richly decorated facade that can be examined from the sidewalk.
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NYFE Summary
This was one of five Loew’s “Wonder Theaters” created for audiences beyond Midtown Manhattan. It offered movies and live entertainment for nearly half a century. When it closed in 1977, Loew’s donated the building to the Tabernacle of Prayer congregation.
Above the marquee, glazed clay decoration frames the windows and curved roofline. Small faces, shells and flower patterns cover the projecting columns and gables. Colored tiles also break up the yellow brick background.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
Plan a visit
Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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