Silvercup Studios
Silvercup Studios, film studio in the United States
Description
Silvercup Studios is a film and television production facility in Queens, New York, where crews shoot scenes for series and feature films. The building provides multiple stages with high ceilings, office spaces, and areas for makeup, wardrobe, and catering, allowing all parts of a production to work under one roof.
History
The site served as a large bakery from the 1920s, supplying bread to schools and shops across the city. After the bakery closed in 1975, the building was converted into film studios in 1983, which have since hosted series like Sex and the City and The Sopranos.
Culture
The name comes from the bakery that stood here until 1975, and its neon sign still glows on the roof. Visitors often spot this marker in photos or films shot in Queens.
Practical
The building stands in Long Island City and can be reached easily by subway or ferry from central Manhattan. Tours are sometimes offered, but visitors should ask in advance because it is an active filming site and not always open to the public.
Did you know?
The rooftop still displays the old bakery neon sign, which has stood there since the 1960s and can be seen from a distance at night. Scenes from Highlander and other films brought this backdrop into pop culture, so many visitors recognize the sign from movies.
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