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 | |
| Location | 230 N. Findley St., Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40°56′39″N 78°58′30″W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1905 |
| Built by | Harl, McKean |
| Architect | Parks, H.C. |
| NRHP reference No. | 85001001[1] |
| Added to NRHP | May 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
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
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "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.
- Cinema Treasures: Jefferson Theater