From Flicks to Fischer on 15th Street

A couple of years ago the old Globe Theater on 15th Street between 5th and 6th avenues was demolished. Cinema Treasures says the second-run movie house closed decades ago and was later used as a warehouse. What’s risen in its place is a 48-unit apartment building, according to DOB records, that came from beneath the sea! was designed by architect Karl Fischer.
Development Watch: 226 15th Street [Brownstoner] GMAP DOB
Old Globe photo from kencta.
May 21, 2012 | 02:16 PM