Lafayette Theatre, Movie palace in Suffern, United States.
The Lafayette Theatre is a movie palace in Suffern with a single screen and approximately 1,000 seats, featuring French and Italian Renaissance-style elements throughout. Architect Eugene DeRosa designed these decorative details that define the hall's appearance today.
The theater opened in 1924 with the silent film Scaramouche and underwent modernization in 1927. This update added opera boxes and improved the projection equipment.
The theater screens current releases and classic films, with a large Wurlitzer organ performing before many shows. This instrument is a central part of the experience and connects visitors to the cinema music tradition of earlier times.
The venue is conveniently located in downtown Suffern on Lafayette Avenue. Parking is available nearby, and it is accessible on foot from surrounding streets.
The theater received recognition from USA Today in 2005 as one of ten notable venues for cinematic achievement. This recognition placed it among other storied halls in film history.
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