Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand Street | also 207 Grand Street | Williamsburg | built 2012
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- 2012
Harvey Elgart hires developer Blue Zees to build a seven-screen multiplex at Grand Street and Driggs Avenue
Early in 2012, Harvey Elgart, who owned Cobble Hill Cinemas in Brooklyn, contracted with the developer Blue Zees to build Williamsburg Cinemas. The theater was to stand on the corner of Grand Street and Driggs Avenue, and it is owned by Harvey's son, Noah Elgart.
“In early 2012, Harvey Elgart, the owner of Brooklyn's Cobble Hill Cinemas, contracted with developer Blue Zees to build Williamsburg Cinemas.”
Source: Wikipedia
- 2012
Williamsburg Cinemas officially opens as a first-run multiplex
The cinema opened to the public on December 19, 2012. It has seven auditoriums, 19,000 square feet of space and stadium seating, along with a concession stand, and it is noted for its 7.1 Dolby Digital surround sound system.
“Construction of the Williamsburg Cinemas multiplex was finished in 2012, and it officially opened on December 19, 2012.”
Source: Wikipedia
- 2015
The 2015 Fantastic Four film holds its premiere at Williamsburg Cinemas
Since opening, the multiplex has hosted a number of movie premieres. One was the premiere of the 2015 Fantastic Four film, which was held at the Grand Street theater on August 4, 2015.
Source: Wikipedia
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