Clare Sheridan interviewed Nelson Page, operator of The Lafayette Theater in Suffern, NY. Page is a film history enthusiast. Topic includes the restoration of this landmark theater and Rockland County’s role in the early days of motion pictures. Original Broadcast date: May 21, 2012.
May is National Preservation Month and The 2012 theme is "Discover America's Hidden Gems." One of Rockland’s most successful preservation efforts, and hidden gems is the Lafayette Theater, in Suffern.
This episode of Crossroads of Rockland History is made possible by a grant from the Town of Ramapo, Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence and the Ramapo Town Board.
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Crossroads of Rockland History, a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, starts streaming new episodes on the third Monday of each month at 10am. From October 2010 to May 2025, the program aired after the morning show on WRCR radio 1700 AM and www.WRCR.com.
Join host Clare Sheridan as we explore, celebrate, and learn about our local history, with different topics and guest speakers every month. Our recorded broadcasts are also available for streaming on all major podcasts platforms and at our website.
The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Its headquarters are a four-acre site featuring a history museum and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House in New City, New York.
