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8Carnegie Hall105 Church St., Lewisburg, WV304.645.7917www.carnegiehallwv.orgREGION 2 | SOUTHCarnegie HallIn 1902 philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie andcommunity members built Carnegie Hall asa classroom and performance space for theLewisburg Female Institute. The structure wasdesigned by architects Barrett & Thompson in theGreek Revival style, characterized foremost byits Ionic order portico with pediment, shoulderedarchitrave trim, tall first floor windows and cornicewith dentils. In 1972 it closed and became partof the Greenbrier Center. Carnegie Hall, Inc. wasincorporated in 1983 as a not for profit arts andeducation center. A major restoration project wascompleted in 1997 with additional renovationscompleted in 2006. It is one of only four CarnegieHalls still in continuous use today and is part of theLewisburg Historic District. (Listed NRHP 1978)
Lewis Theatre113 N Court St., Lewisburg, WV304.645.6038www.myspace.com/thelewistheatre9The Lewis Theatre was designed in functional, postdeco style by R.L. Whitten, Architect, Charleston,WV and constructed in 1939 for presenting filmand “small” vaudeville. This two-story, longitudinallysymmetric theatre is built primarily of hollow, glazedterra cotta block, popular from about 1900 into the1930’s. The front was originally faced at street levelwith black Vitrolite slabs, shown in historic photosalong with the original marquee. The Lewis hasoperated continuously since completion, servingthe local community and visitors. The building isopen a half hour before films and by appointment.The Trillium Performing Arts is now the company inresidence. www.trilliumperformingarts.org (ListedNRHP 1978)REGION 2 | SOUTHLewis Theatre
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Page 6 and 7: 4Old Brick Playhouse329 Davis Ave.,
Page 8: 6The Landmark401 Main St., Sutton,
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Page 16 and 17: 14Keith-Albee Theatre925 Fourth Ave
Page 18 and 19: 16Alpine Theatre210 W. Main St., Ri
Page 20 and 21: 18Metropolitan Theatre371 High St.,
Page 22 and 23: 20 21Capitol Theatre1015 Main St.,
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