The Capitol Theater

An Art Deco styled theater from the 1930s, closed in 1977, restored and reopened in 2012

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Description 

In 2005, a 501(c)3 organization called the Capitol Theater Foundation purchased the building with the intention of restoring the theater and reopening it. The marquee was taken down and restored, renovations were made to the interior including new seats and replicating the original entrance doors. The theater reopened on June 1, 2012 and is available for rent.

National Register information 

Status

Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on November 22, 1996

Reference number

96001373

Architectural styles

Modern Movement: Art Deco; Modern Movement: Moderne

Area of significance

Architecture

Level of significance

Local

Evaluation criteria

C - Design/Construction

Property type

Building

Historic function

Theater

Period of significance

1925-1949

Significant year

1937

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Update Log 

• April 10, 2017: New Street View added by Bill Eichelberger
• November 3, 2013: Updated by J.R. Manning: Updated Status, Added Description and Added Photos

Sources 

• J.R. Manning - Lugnuts969 [at] gmail [dot] com
• The Capitol Theater - Official website of the Capitol Theater
• Cinema Treasures
• Bill Eichelberger - wallyum [at] hotmail [dot] com
• National Register database - Reference number 96001373 (Search for documents)

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