West Virginia Historic Theatre Trail brochure

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West Virginia Historic Theatre TrailThe West Virginia Historic Theatre Trail developed by the State Historic Preservation Office and Preservation Alliance of WestVirginia has been financed with a Preserve America grant. The program receives Federal funds from the National Park Service.Regulations of the U.S. Department of the Interior strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin,age or handicap. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program activity or facility operated by arecipient of federal assistance should write to: Office of Equal Opportunity, National Park Service, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington,DC 20240.This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinionsfindings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are based on the author(s) and do not necessarily reflectthe views of the Department of the Interior.All historic theatres included in this trail are listed in The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).www.wvculture.org/shpo/shpoindex.aspx
Old Opera House204 N. George St., Charles Town, WV304.725.4420www.oldoperahouse.org1In 1910, Annie G. Packett raised $50,000 andemployed Washington, D.C. architects A.B. Mullett& Co. to construct the New Opera House. Designedin a classical revival style, this theatre includeda proscenium stage complete with fly-space forhanging scenery, an orchestra pit, a curved balconyand seating for 500 people. The theatre remainedopen through two wars, the Depression and theadvent of radio, but in 1948 its stage went dark. In1973 the building was donated to a local theatregroup and in 1976 the “new” Old Opera Houseopened to the public. The season now offers sixmain stage productions, a summer children’sprogram, art shows and classes in dance andacting. (Listed NRHP 1978)REGION 1 | EASTOld Opera House
Page 4 and 5: 2Apollo Theatre128 E. Martin St., M
Page 6 and 7: 4Old Brick Playhouse329 Davis Ave.,
Page 8: 6The Landmark401 Main St., Sutton,
Page 11 and 12: Lewis Theatre113 N Court St., Lewis
Page 13: REGION 1 | EASTWarner’s Drive-In
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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