Right here in Chatham we are lucky to have Columbia County’s oldest & largest active theatre. The Crandell opened Christmas day in 1926, and shortly after it opened in 1927, the first talking film opened.
Since then it has been in continuous operation for over 83 years, for much of that time run by the Quirino family until Tony Quirino’s death In 2010. The Chatham Film Club, a volunteer, not for profit group then acquired the theatre and has been committed to the preservation of the Theatre & it’s traditions, while bringing art, independent, foreign, children, and first run films to our community.
Such a treasure here in the village has brought our community together both to save it as well as celebrate it. We who live and work here are fortunate to have The Crandell as a symbol of who we are. This is why so many of us have chosen to live here, and continue to stay here. If you have not yet chosen to make that move, visit our site & let us show you the way home in Columbia County.
_Our thanks for input & Photo from the Chatham Historical Society. Call (518)392-9236._
