The Lazarus family operated it until 1967, when Isadore Larazus had a heart attack. Lazarus gutted the entire theatre and built an entirely new modern theatre. In 1934, there was a fire that partially destroyed the Wonderland. In 1934, they lost their lease on the Newcomb.
He already owned the Newcomb Theatre, next door, at 908 Canal Street. The theatre at 912 Canal Street was first known as the Wonderland, and was acquired by Henry Lazarus in the 1920’s. Well friends, let’s go back a bit further.
