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Progress Continues on ‘The Movies’ (PHOTOS)

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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

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Josh Popichak

Josh Popichak is the owner, publisher and editor of Saucon Source. A Lehigh Valley native, he's covered local news since 2005 and previously worked for Berks-Mont News and AOL/Patch. Contact him at josh@sauconsource.com.

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