3. Strand Theatre, 22-15 Broadway
The Strand Theatre opened in August 1941, just months before the U.S. entered World War II. It was a later addition to Astoria’s theater scene as the neighborhood already had 10 other theaters operating in close proximity. The theater featured stadium seating for over 1,200 guests. It was in operation for just under 50 years, shutting down in the 1980s. Since then, the building has been converted into retail space but still retains a lovely stepped Art Deco roofline and brick facade.
