The Whalley Theatre lives on as the Edge of the Woods Natural Food Store. A giant floor was built over the old auditorium seating, which is still down there, although not accessible. If you visit, the former projection booth and offices are visible if you look up and to the left as you enter the store. The screen and stage were to your right.
There was a really good 1928 Wurlitzer Style H, 2 manual 10 rank instrument in the Paramount, most notably played by Eddie Weaver. After removal from its original home, plans were for it to be installed in the Sterling opera house in Derby, but it didn't happen. After years of storage it was sold. 😢
Ernies, Sallys, Modern and Pepes, in that order. Then Bar. Years ago, Captains Pizza made these incredible Calzones. They were like, fried and loaded with Ricotta. They were just beyond words!
I lived in Orange but spent lots of time in New Haven in the 1940s and 1950s, including attending Hillhouse High School. Many of these scenes are earlier, and yet the names of buildings and stores are indeed stored in my memories. Thank you for screening.
Anyone remember some of the other art exhibits there? The Magic Clock (which unfortunately most of the time didn’t work)? The Moving Rock? The Weeping Column? The one which had like a hundred mirrors? Some of the stores: The Music Box record store (R.I.P.), Child World (also R.I.P.) and maybe later replaced by Toys r Us? Marshall’s (would be amazed if it’s still there nowadays)…
At 0:15, I totally remember that big wall mural with the sperm whale in the far background. I remember the ‘pebbles’ underneath the whale included the heads of The Beatles. Wish there was a more detailed photo of it somewhere!
On any given Saturday afternoon, I and my friends were at the Loews or the College or the Roger Sherman theater, when we were in grammar school or junior high school. We got there by bus from Westville mostly.
Went to New Haven a couple weeks ago by train and it simply wasn't safe to cross the 5 or so city blocks to get from the train exit to the green area. We turned back when we saw the CVS on the corner being used as a shower for the homeless and headquarters for drug deals. It was sad, we came here just 3 years ago and felt relatively safe. This time it was obvious that thugs rule these streets. Criminals clearly feel emboldened. The guy practically had a sign " I sell drugs". Democrat police-hating policies have ruined New Haven and made it unsafe. Terribly sad, maybe we can make America safe again
Every morning after practice in the winter, i would come here for egg and cheese and milkshake before going to class. Can't believe Yale didn't help the owners stay in business
The Hyperion theater at 3:23 in video looks so familiar. I seem to recall going to a theater that was down a narrow alley like that in 70's or early 80's, Anyone know where that was located any what the place in 70's - 80's may have been?
When I saw the picture of the Bijou theater, my heart skipped a beat. I'm 93 and I used to shine shoes on the corner across the street. Right in front of the Schulte cigar Store. There was a classic wooden cigar store indian right next to my spot on that corner. You can't see it, but there was a shoe repair and hat blocking store right next to the Bijou where I also shined shoes. I lived about 5 blocks from the city center. Broadway shows always opened first in the Schubert Theater on College St. New Haven was a great little city because it was not only a manufacturing town but Yale University occupied a good section of it. Jobs were plentiful and all immigrant factions got along so well with each other. I will now view the rest of this video. Hope I can contain myself. Never thought I would live out my remaining years on a small dairy farm in upstate New York. Just viewed the rest of the video. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Just remembered Charlie Chaplin silent movie in the Bijou. An organist played the organ on stage according to the scenes on the screen.
Awesome story I worked at Shubert for 10years I read about the history but to hear it from someone who's been around that time is dope thanks for the history
So cool to see! My great-grandfather Morris 'Maury" Nunes and his wife Jennie owned many Theatres in New Haven, including the Shubert and Whalley Theatres but I know they had a hand in many others. When my grandfather Myron 'Mickey' Nunes was a teenager he worked as an usher at the Whalley.
You probably know that the old Whalley at #379 was converted into the Edge of the Woods Market in 1987-88 which is still thriving to the present day (July 2024). I worked there, and it still amazes me how a new flooring system was built over the seating area to create a level surface. All those seats are still down there.
Awesome! A melancholic reminder that it's not only the pictures that got small, but also the theaters. I so miss the York Square. Wonder how many left in the phone book?- oh wait, no more, telephone books, either!!
I grew up across the street from the Malley family in Greenwich in the 70s. They seemed a very mysterious family! When did the store close in Downtown New Haven.
It’s incredible to see how big the Savin Rock footprint was. The current 21st century shoreline boardwalk is wonderful for low key enjoyment, but it’s difficult to imagine the locations, size and scope of the old piers, rides, concessions and roadways. It must have been quite a bustling place.
I remember most from the late 50s onward. I saw Perfect Wave at the Lincoln. I wasn't even aware of the theater until that movie was published. So many of them gone. Even some modern ones have come and gone. I wonder what changes might lie ahead after C19 is under control.
My grandfather owned the branford theatre I can remember going with him and being the only one in the theatre he would have the projectionist put a movie on and I would get a bowl pop corn candy what ever I wanted and enjoy the show or I would help the projection guy load up the reels and test run the film set up
Once a proud city, then a dump! In the late 50’s an All American City. My Ass! So many were taken advantage of, from the Irish to the Black Community in a span of maybe 70 years! Yale sits amid a cesspool of their own making!
The Whalley Theatre lives on as the Edge of the Woods Natural Food Store. A giant floor was built over the old auditorium seating, which is still down there, although not accessible. If you visit, the former projection booth and offices are visible if you look up and to the left as you enter the store. The screen and stage were to your right.
I saw Rollerball and the Sting at the Bowl Drive-In.
There was a really good 1928 Wurlitzer Style H, 2 manual 10 rank instrument in the Paramount, most notably played by Eddie Weaver. After removal from its original home, plans were for it to be installed in the Sterling opera house in Derby, but it didn't happen. After years of storage it was sold. 😢
0:04 That sounds like a cuckoo bird tho
My dad, Tom Pollard, wrote this song. He passed in 2019, I’m so grateful when I miss him, to have the music he left behind!
Omg!!! How terrifying! Reminds me when I was a child! I was horrified of the one in Coney Island, NYC.
Ernies, Sallys, Modern and Pepes, in that order. Then Bar. Years ago, Captains Pizza made these incredible Calzones. They were like, fried and loaded with Ricotta. They were just beyond words!
I lived in Orange but spent lots of time in New Haven in the 1940s and 1950s, including attending Hillhouse High School. Many of these scenes are earlier, and yet the names of buildings and stores are indeed stored in my memories. Thank you for screening.
Anyone remember some of the other art exhibits there? The Magic Clock (which unfortunately most of the time didn’t work)? The Moving Rock? The Weeping Column? The one which had like a hundred mirrors? Some of the stores: The Music Box record store (R.I.P.), Child World (also R.I.P.) and maybe later replaced by Toys r Us? Marshall’s (would be amazed if it’s still there nowadays)…
At 0:15, I totally remember that big wall mural with the sperm whale in the far background. I remember the ‘pebbles’ underneath the whale included the heads of The Beatles. Wish there was a more detailed photo of it somewhere!
hello Marc
On any given Saturday afternoon, I and my friends were at the Loews or the College or the Roger Sherman theater, when we were in grammar school or junior high school. We got there by bus from Westville mostly.
I worked in a store (Lafayette Radio) here in the late 1970's.
My family lived there for four generations, so this was familiar to my grandparents and uncles generation
OMG. SMH grew up in West Haven that took the bus to New Haven. Remember a lot of these all except the ones in Savin rock.
In the name of redevelopment, they destroyed some of the best buildings we had in New Haven. Somethings you can't bring back
Breakfast cost $1 in the early 1990s. It was delicious, too!
Went to New Haven a couple weeks ago by train and it simply wasn't safe to cross the 5 or so city blocks to get from the train exit to the green area. We turned back when we saw the CVS on the corner being used as a shower for the homeless and headquarters for drug deals. It was sad, we came here just 3 years ago and felt relatively safe. This time it was obvious that thugs rule these streets. Criminals clearly feel emboldened. The guy practically had a sign " I sell drugs". Democrat police-hating policies have ruined New Haven and made it unsafe. Terribly sad, maybe we can make America safe again
Every morning after practice in the winter, i would come here for egg and cheese and milkshake before going to class. Can't believe Yale didn't help the owners stay in business
When New Haven was a Great Place to go💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
I’m from new haven county and there’s a lot of robberies in this lot they mention Ghost lot I never imagined this
This was the stupidest idea ever
Fairmont still there lol damn good old forest
Can someone tell me the name of this song
PETANK crossroad
Darude Sandstorm
Such a beautiful memory of great friends..
Lincoln had to be the most special. York Square was last of the legends.
The Hyperion theater at 3:23 in video looks so familiar. I seem to recall going to a theater that was down a narrow alley like that in 70's or early 80's, Anyone know where that was located any what the place in 70's - 80's may have been?
When I saw the picture of the Bijou theater, my heart skipped a beat. I'm 93 and I used to shine shoes on the corner across the street. Right in front of the Schulte cigar Store. There was a classic wooden cigar store indian right next to my spot on that corner. You can't see it, but there was a shoe repair and hat blocking store right next to the Bijou where I also shined shoes. I lived about 5 blocks from the city center. Broadway shows always opened first in the Schubert Theater on College St. New Haven was a great little city because it was not only a manufacturing town but Yale University occupied a good section of it. Jobs were plentiful and all immigrant factions got along so well with each other. I will now view the rest of this video. Hope I can contain myself. Never thought I would live out my remaining years on a small dairy farm in upstate New York. Just viewed the rest of the video. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Just remembered Charlie Chaplin silent movie in the Bijou. An organist played the organ on stage according to the scenes on the screen.
Awesome story I worked at Shubert for 10years I read about the history but to hear it from someone who's been around that time is dope thanks for the history
Good bless you, Edward. I hope I'm still watching movies when I'm 93. I hope you're still out there and read my message.
Trolleys and Elm trees. Only in pictures.
I still miss this place regularly. Was a customer there often from about 1985 til they closed in 2008. There was nowhere else like it.
this is incredibly up my alley
So cool to see! My great-grandfather Morris 'Maury" Nunes and his wife Jennie owned many Theatres in New Haven, including the Shubert and Whalley Theatres but I know they had a hand in many others. When my grandfather Myron 'Mickey' Nunes was a teenager he worked as an usher at the Whalley.
My grandfather was an orphan and he said he was raised by people who owned a theater in New Haven. I was young and do not remember the name.
You probably know that the old Whalley at #379 was converted into the Edge of the Woods Market in 1987-88 which is still thriving to the present day (July 2024). I worked there, and it still amazes me how a new flooring system was built over the seating area to create a level surface. All those seats are still down there.
Carrolls cut Rate on Chapel Street? Idk Thought Horiwitzs oh well
Old Chapel Square Mall
WOW!
Old pictures of Chapel Street NewHaven
I remember that nice little place. New Haven is nothing but a dump full of homeless and drug addicts and snooty overpriced shops.
Wow, I'm sorry you see my town this way.
Awesome! A melancholic reminder that it's not only the pictures that got small, but also the theaters. I so miss the York Square. Wonder how many left in the phone book?- oh wait, no more, telephone books, either!!
I grew up across the street from the Malley family in Greenwich in the 70s. They seemed a very mysterious family! When did the store close in Downtown New Haven.
A refreshing reminder that Chapel has mainly been a Locals street all these decades. Looks like the Duncan at 1:38? Was it always a hotel?
It’s incredible to see how big the Savin Rock footprint was. The current 21st century shoreline boardwalk is wonderful for low key enjoyment, but it’s difficult to imagine the locations, size and scope of the old piers, rides, concessions and roadways. It must have been quite a bustling place.
Best way to hide a body? In plain sight
Memories of my dad taking me and my siblings here. Best little burgers with the red relish and vanilla cokes
Thanks for the upload !! XD
I miss that place. Copper Kitchen too.
I remember most from the late 50s onward. I saw Perfect Wave at the Lincoln. I wasn't even aware of the theater until that movie was published. So many of them gone. Even some modern ones have come and gone. I wonder what changes might lie ahead after C19 is under control.
My grandfather owned the branford theatre I can remember going with him and being the only one in the theatre he would have the projectionist put a movie on and I would get a bowl pop corn candy what ever I wanted and enjoy the show or I would help the projection guy load up the reels and test run the film set up
My hometown at Winthrop ave since 1nine8three one 99seven forest theater at 1nin 49 sec
So crazy! I live in Orange
Once a proud city, then a dump! In the late 50’s an All American City. My Ass! So many were taken advantage of, from the Irish to the Black Community in a span of maybe 70 years! Yale sits amid a cesspool of their own making!
Milford Drive Inn! Ah! Been both Driver and in the Trunk!