Varsity Theatre in Honolulu destroyed

Posted Mar 28, 2008 @ 6:12 pm, Viewed by 240 Visitors, Read 279 Times.

Varsity Theatre destroyed

When Honolulu's Varsity Theatre closed in June, 2007 the owners had planned to renovate the building and use it for another business. Subsequently they found that there were structural problems - cracks going up the walls all the way to the ceiling.  Thus the owners decided to destroy the landmark building.

I wish they had given us some advance notice.  The first time I learned about the demolition was the day after it started.  On the second day of demolition (March 26, 2008) I was there with my camera.  I returned on March 27th and got a few more pictures.

Varsity Theatre March 26, 2008
Varsity Theatre Varsity Theatre March 2008
View  from across the street Look at that big hole in the wall!

 

The Honolulu Advertiser showed a photo of the Varsity sign being destroyed and described how the owners had given away collectibles to certain organizations and individuals.  Wish I had known about that!  At least I have pictures.

 

Varsity Theatre March 27, 2008
Varsity Theatre view from Puck's Alley parking lot Varsity Theatre interior view from the Varsity Building
View from Puck's Alley Interior of the theatre

 

Read the earlier post about the Varsity Theatre

The  Varsity Theatre was located in Moili'ili, a neighborhood near the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus.

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