Lansdowne Theatre, Historic movie theater in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, US.
Description
Lansdowne Theatre is a movie house in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, built with Spanish Baroque design featuring painted ceilings and ornate decorative details throughout. The main hall accommodates approximately 1,381 patrons and displays grand proportions typical of theaters from its era.
History
The venue first opened on June 7, 1927, showing the film 'Knockout Reilly' and operated steadily for decades until an electrical fire forced its closure in 1987. Following years of inactivity, restoration efforts began to return the space to use.
Culture
The theater hosted numerous film screenings and performances, including a notable sold-out show by the group Straight No Chaser in 2010.
Practical
The building remains closed to the public during its restoration work, but the exterior architecture is visible from the street. Once reopened, it will function as a concert venue, giving visitors a chance to see the interior design.
Did you know?
A original Kimball organ once accompanied silent films during screenings and remained in the theater until 1975, when it was sold to a private collector. This piece of equipment was central to how audiences experienced the early decades of cinema at this location.
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