Columbia Theatre

The Columbia Theatre in downtown Harlem was the first movie theater in Columbia County, and it ran the newest releases from 1949 until it closed in 1963. Over the years, the building was used as retail space, with the floor being poured flat and the interior divided into booths.

The Theatre was acquired by the City of Harlem in 2005, and the City began an effort to restore the facility. Using grant funding, the City was able to install a new roof, and the façade was restored to its original appearance.