RKO Keith's Theater, New York City

Name: RKO Keith's Theater
Address: New York City, United States

#1420 among attractions in New York City

Theater, Spanish colonial revival architecture

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The RKO Keith's Theater was an RKO Pictures movie theater at 129-43 Northern Boulevard in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens in New York City. It was designed by architect Thomas W. Lamb and built in 1928. While the RKO Keith's had a plain three-story facade, its interior was elaborately designed in a Spanish Baroque Revival style. The theater had a square ticket lobby and an oval grand foyer, which led to the double-level auditorium. The auditorium was designed as an atmospheric theater with a blue ceiling and gilded-plaster decorations; it contained approximately 2,974 seats across two levels. Also in the theater were four lounges and mezzanine promenade below the auditorium's balcony. ()

Coordinates: 40°45'48"N, 73°49'57"W

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Northeastern Queens (Flushing)New York City United States

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RKO Keith's Theater – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Citi Field, Queens Museum, Unisphere, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to RKO Keith's Theater?

Nearby attractions include Old Quaker Meeting House, New York City (3 min walk), Flushing Town Hall, New York City (5 min walk), Lewis H. Latimer House, New York City (7 min walk), John Bowne House, New York City (11 min walk).

How to get to RKO Keith's Theater by public transport?

The nearest stations to RKO Keith's Theater:

Bus

Northern Boulevard & Main Street • Lines: Q19 (2 min walk)
Main Street & Northern Boulevard • Lines: Q19, Q20A, Q20B, Q25, Q65 (2 min walk)

Metro

Flushing–Main Street • Lines: <7>, 7 (8 min walk)
Mets–Willets Point • Lines: <7>, 7 (24 min walk)

Train

Flushing–Main Street (10 min walk)
Murray Hill (24 min walk)