Fort Totten in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
332 Pratt Ave.
Constructed in 1938-39
Original use: War Department Theater
Current use: Not in use
Funded by the Work Relief Appropriations Act of 1937 under the War Department's Construction Program, this is one of many contemporary theaters erected at army posts throughout the United States around this time, largely for the purpose of showing films. It is the fort's second theater building and displays a Colonial Revival architectural style adapted to auditorium form.
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The movie theater was open evenings from Sunday to Thursday. Admission was 25 cents for adults and 18 cents for children under the age of 12. Top-rate features were presented and patrons were required to wear Class "A" uniforms or appropriate civilian attire.
Erected by NYC Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Forts and Castles • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 40° 47.431′ N, 73° 46.429′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Fort Totten. It
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Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 331 Pratt Ave. (a few steps from this marker); 309 Pratt Ave. (within shouting distance of this marker); World Trade Center "Survivor Tree" Sprout (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); New York City Fire Department September 11 Memorial (about 400 feet away); 318 Murray Ave. (about 500 feet away); 319 Murray Ave. (about 500 feet away); 304 Shore Road (about 500 feet away); 322 Story Ave. (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
