Progress Continues on ‘The Movies’ (PHOTOS)

The Movies in Hellertown–a landmark former movie theater–is currently being renovated as a combination dental practice/salon and day spa.

Demolition work began in November, after plans submitted by the new owner were submitted and approved by borough council last June.

New street-facing windows were recently installed, and the underside of the building’s iconic marquis is currently exposed.

The theater first opened as the Sauconia in 1940, and last operated as a cinema in 2001.

The new owner-occupant will be dentist James Newman, who already has a practice in Pen Argyl.

Photos by Josh Popichak