The Village Hillcrest theater in San Diego is closing its doors after years of operation, leaving the community heartbroken and raising concerns about the future of the building.
Some people in the Hillcrest community told NBC 7 that they were devastated by the loss of this iconic theater. A sign on the front door of the theater informs patrons that the last day of showings will be Sunday, Jan. 5. Carl White, a janitor who has been helping maintain the theater for 10 years, said he's sad to see the theater shut its doors but is thankful for the memories. 'For us, it's been like a family partnership,' White said.
'We're the cleaning company, but we make sure they open their doors and it's clean.' Across the street at Snooze A.M. Eatery, general manager Kirsten Searcy said this is an unfortunate sign of the times. Searcy said many other businesses along Fifth Avenue have also closed in recent months, including two businesses next door to Snooze. 'I've watched tons of movies there, and it's just really sad to see more people displaced from jobs and more empty and vacant, abandoned buildings over here, which is going to do nothing to help the economy,' Searcy said. 'It just makes it perpetually worse.' It's not clear what the future holds for Village Hillcrest. Both White and Searcy fear that the building will be turned into a housing complex. NBC 7 reached out to Landmark Cinemas' corporate offices but has not heard back. NBC 7 also reached out to the city of San Diego for a comment on whether there are any plans in the works for Village Hillcrest but is also waiting to hear back from there
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Iconic Village Hillcrest Theater to Close its DoorsThe Village Hillcrest theater in San Diego will be showing its last films on January 5th, leaving the community devastated. Long-time janitor Carl White expresses sadness but gratitude for the memories. General Manager Kirsten Searcy of the nearby Snooze A.M. Eatery worries about the trend of businesses closing in the area and fears the building will become residential. NBC 7 reached out to Landmark Cinemas and the city of San Diego for comment but has not yet received a response.
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