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| Arcadia Theatre Wellsboro, PA |
Roxy Theatre Northampton, PA |
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The Arcadia Theatre opened in 1921 with silent movies. In 1929, the theatre switched to "talkies". In 1997, the theatre was split into four screens. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, and 4.
The Roxy Theatre opened in 1921 as the Lyric Theatre, a vaudeville theatre. "Lyric" is still inscribed above the spectacular incandescent marquee. The theatre was redesigned in the Art Deco style and reopened as the Roxy Theatre in 1933. It was restored in 1970 and again in 1988. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. |
| State Theatre Easton, PA |
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| The State Theatre opened in 1927 in this remodeled bank building from 1873. In the late 1960s, the theatre screened "adult movies" and in the 1970s it was used for rock concerts. After restoration in the 1980s and 1990s, the theatre now a performing arts venue which occasionally shows movies. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. |
| Orpheum Theatre Clarion, PA |
Tower Theatre Upper Darby, PA |
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The Orpheum Theatre was built in 1925. It closed in 1998 and was put up for sale on eBay. It is still looking for a buyer. For more, see this website.
The Tower Theatre was built in 1927. It was originally a vaudeville hall and added movies in the late 1930s/early 1940s. In the early 1970s, the Tower was converted into a concert hall. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. |
| Capitol Theatre Bloomsburg, PA |
Ambler Theatre Ambler, PA |
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The Capitol Theatre opened in 1929 and closed around 1999. In 2008, work began to convert the building into student housing. For more, see this website.
The Ambler Theatre was built in 1928 as the Ambler Warner Theatre. It closed around 1984. After an extensive renovation, it reopened in 2003 as a twin theatre. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, and 4. |
| Coudersport Theatre Coudersport, PA |
Keswick Theatre Glenside, PA |
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The Coudersport Theatre opened in 1923 and it still operates as a single screen. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3.
The Keswick Theatre was designed by Horace Tumbauer in the Tudor Revival style and opened in 1928. Originally, the Keswick featured both vaudeville and movies. In 1980, it closed and faced demolition. Luckily, it was saved and restored in 1994. It is now a performing arts center. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. |
| Hanover Theatre Hanover, PA |
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| The Hanover Theatre opened in 1928 as the State Theatre. It has been closed since 1986 but is now being renovated. It will feature live performances. For more, see their website. |
| New Granada Theatre Pittsburgh, PA |
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| The New Granada Theatre was designed by Louis A. S. Bellinger. It opened in 1928 as the Pythian Temple. It was remodeled in 1937-1938 as the New Granada Theatre which was used for movies and jazz performances. In 2004, there was talk of converting the upper floors of the long abandoned theatre into lofts but so far nothing has happened. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. |
| Watson Theatre Watsontown, PA |
Latonia Theatre Oil City, PA |
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The Watson Theatre opened in 1940, replacing the Lyceum Theatre which was destroyed in a fire. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.
The Latonia Theatre was built in the late 1920s and closed in 1969. It was converted into a furniture store in 1972. As of 2007, new owners are hoping to convert the building into a ballroom/conference center. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. |
| Granada Theatre Beaver Falls, PA |
Campus Theatre Lewisburg, PA |
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The Granada Theatre was designed by Michael J. DeAngelis as a Spanish/Moorish atmospheric theatre. It opened in 1931 and closed in 1960. The interior was altered for use as a mini-mall in the early 1970s. The building is currently vacant and for sale. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.
The Campus Theatre opened in 1941. The exterior colors and bison relief relate the theatre to nearby Buckness University. The marquee features giant chrome letters which are lit with green neon at night. The interior features Art Deco details including murals and light fixtures. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. |
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