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Explorer documents Newark's abandoned Paramount Theatre, a once-grand 1886 "movie palace." Rumors suggest a multi-use complex may save its iconic facade.
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Urban explorer discovers rotting and crumbling auditorium that was once glittering ‘movie palace’

Katie Dollard
Last updated: 2024/12/31 at 10:45 AM
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Inside the crumbling movie theatre. (Jam Press/@freaktography)
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An explorer has discovered an abandoned and crumbling auditorium that was once a glittering “movie palace”.

Dave, known for his Freaktography account, found the rotting Paramount Theatre of Newark after researching its history online.

Originally called H.C. Miner’s Newark Theatre, the building first opened its doors on 11 October 1886.

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It started as a vaudeville venue, managed by the Hyde & Behman Amusement Co., a theatre management company based in Brooklyn.

Explorer documents Newark's abandoned Paramount Theatre, a once-grand 1886 "movie palace." Rumors suggest a multi-use complex may save its iconic facade.
The exterior of the crumbling movie theatre. (Jam Press/@freaktography)

But now it is abandoned and dilapidated, waiting to be saved from destruction.

Explorer documents Newark's abandoned Paramount Theatre, a once-grand 1886 "movie palace." Rumors suggest a multi-use complex may save its iconic facade.
Inside the crumbling movie theatre. (Jam Press/@freaktography)

“Even today, the old Paramount Theatre proudly displays its vertical ‘Paramount’ sign and the ‘Newark’ marquee,” Dave, from Canada, told What’s The Jam.

Explorer documents Newark's abandoned Paramount Theatre, a once-grand 1886 "movie palace." Rumors suggest a multi-use complex may save its iconic facade.
Dave. (Jam Press/@freaktography)

“Unfortunately, the theater shut down around April 1986 due to a spike in insurance costs.

Explorer documents Newark's abandoned Paramount Theatre, a once-grand 1886 "movie palace." Rumors suggest a multi-use complex may save its iconic facade.
Inside the crumbling movie theatre. (Jam Press/@freaktography)

“Since then, the lobby has been repurposed for various retail pop-up shops, including an Army and Navy surplus store.”

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Explorer documents Newark's abandoned Paramount Theatre, a once-grand 1886 "movie palace." Rumors suggest a multi-use complex may save its iconic facade.
Inside the crumbling movie theatre. (Jam Press/@freaktography)

Images from outside show a once popular theatre, with its beaming Newark sign and boarded up windows.

Explorer documents Newark's abandoned Paramount Theatre, a once-grand 1886 "movie palace." Rumors suggest a multi-use complex may save its iconic facade.
The exterior of the crumbling movie theatre. (Jam Press/@freaktography)

Once inside, rotting walls can be seen as well as dirty floors and peeling plasterboard.

Explorer documents Newark's abandoned Paramount Theatre, a once-grand 1886 "movie palace." Rumors suggest a multi-use complex may save its iconic facade.
Inside the crumbling movie theatre. (Jam Press/@freaktography)

The roof appears to be caved in, with wires hanging among fallen debris.

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The steps are also covered in rubble and dirt while the stage is barely visible.

Chairs are coated in mould and the once red chairs have turned green.

Explorer documents Newark's abandoned Paramount Theatre, a once-grand 1886 "movie palace." Rumors suggest a multi-use complex may save its iconic facade.
Inside the crumbling movie theatre. (Jam Press/@freaktography)

No one knows what is to become of the building.

Dave added: “There are rumours of plans to turn the site into a multi-use entertainment complex.

(Jam Press/@freaktography)

“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.”

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