Located in Jersey City, NJ, Lowes Jersey Theater opened in 1929 (ninety years ago this month) at a cost of two million dollars (twenty-five million today). It has 3,021 seats and not only hosted movie goers but presented live performances as well. It closed in 1986 and was threatened with demolition. After 10 years the building was acquired by the City of Jersey City. Current shows include classic movie weekends, operas, live bands, corporate events, and weddings. The first photo is dated 1030.
