The City of Cape May issued a demolition permit for the Beach Theatre this morning. Demolition began this afternoon. The theatre stood on Cape May’s beachfront since September 1950, when it opened with Father of the Bride.
Beach Theatre Demolition Begins
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I guess we all tried to save it in our own way. Families with kids & older folks as well.
My wife & I always went at least once during our vacation. It is missed.
It’s sad. Too bad no one could find the funds to renovate it and bring it back to life. While it wasn’t our typical theater with stadium seating at least it was a theater you coud walk to. Interesting that while that’s being torn down the new convention center right across the street is going up! Cicle of life ….even for buildings. Who knows ….10 years from now CM may have another movei theater.
I honestly hope that something goes up in it’s place that would be condusive for Cape May’s teenagers to go to. Another theatre, or recreation center or gym. Would be nice for them to have an entertainment or recreation spot that they don’t have to drive to. Maybe…………..
You know in your heart that condo’s will go there money to money is the only thing some one’s going to make a lot of money out of this and the Cape loses.
For all of those who tried to save the theater…THANK YOU!!!!….:(
Yes, thank you!!! I am very sad to see the theater go. i will always have the MANY happy memories of the generations of my family walking to and enjoying times together. I hope that someone will keep the Cape May integrity in such a focal point for our beautiful city and beachfront. I certainly do miss the Atlas hotel. Not liking that new facade one bit.
I have been watching this come down and yet, thinking of all the great movies I saw there as a kid, and then with my kids. It was a great place to go on a rainy afternoon, or a late show at night. It makes me sad that the last remaining movie theater is now gone.
My family went to a movie at the Beach Theater when I was rather young and at that time, movies were not rated. That’s how I got to see “Psycho,” which was totally inappropriate for an 8-year-old. Later saw “Gone With the Wind” on that big screen.
My first movie at the Beach Theatre was Dr. No with my family. I think I was 5 or 6 and all I remember is the tarantula scene. But it is a very happy memory!!!
I can remember seeing George C Scott walking up those stairs on the screen at the beginning of Patton
Is Cape May’s “National Historical Landmark” status in trouble and does anyone care?
I have heard it said that some may be glad if the “National Historical Landmark” status is removed. I sincerely hope that is not the case. I live in a big city and love Cape May for her beauty and serenity. Cape May is already quietly upscale. Please let it remain this way.
What are they going to build on the site of the Beach Theater after it’s been demolished?
I’m very sad at the demolition of such a landmark. We’ve had many happy memories there. I’m afraid the face of Cape May is changing and I’m not happy about it.
We will really miss walking by the Beach Cinema every summer and of course seeing movies there!! Looking at it always brought back happy memories of the good old days !! We hope Cape May isn’t changing !!
Well, I am very sorry to hear the Beach Theatre is being destroyed. I am also afraid that there are those down there that are relatively new and want to change the flavor and face of Cape May, thinking it will net more money. My feeling is that Cape May is so very popular because it DOESN’T change. Those people who would like to see the Historic Landmark Status removed would not gain what they think. People who want that slick kind of atmosphere go to those other places now. We all need to voice our concerns to those in charge to prevent Cape May from turning into something superficial.
what about the storefronts adjacent to this place???
I heard the store-fronts will remain and where the movie theater was will most likely be a parking lot for the convention center. Paved ‘paradise’ and put up a parking lot?
I just read about the Christian Admiral and all its glory and now the movie theatre. I know only a movie theatre, but the landscape of Cape May is changing so much. How many times did you go see a movie when you could not get on the beach due to weather?