Jefferson Theater (Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania)

The Jefferson Theater was an historic theatre building that was located in Punxsutawney, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.

Jefferson Theater
Site of the theater, now a bus station
Jefferson Theater (Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania) is located in Pennsylvania
Jefferson Theater (Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania)
Jefferson Theater (Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania) is located in the United States
Jefferson Theater (Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania)
Location230 N. Findley St., Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°56′39″N 78°58′30″W / 40.94417°N 78.97500°W / 40.94417; -78.97500
Arealess than one acre
Built1905
Built byHarl, McKean
ArchitectParks, H.C.
NRHP reference No.85001001[1]
Added to NRHPMay 9, 1985

Punxsutawney's only remaining theater, it closed in 1978. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985,[1] it was demolished in 1998.[2]

History and architectural features

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Built circa 1905, this historic structure consisted of a lobby section that was connected to the auditorium. The lobby measured approximately seventy feet long by twelve feet wide, and was attached to the approximately seventy-foot by one hundred and seven-foot auditorium, which had a balcony and seating for more than 1,200 patrons.

It closed in 1978 and was Punxsutawney's only remaining theater.[2] It was demolished in 1998.[3]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania". CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Archived from the original (Searchable database) on 2007-07-21. Retrieved 2012-01-02. Note: This includes David L. Taylor (January 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Jefferson Theater" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-01-02.
  3. ^ Cinema Treasures: Jefferson Theater