Apollo Theatre (Martinsburg, West Virginia)

Apollo Theatre
Location Martinsburg, West Virginia
Coordinates 39°27′30.42″N 77°57′43.56″W / 39.4584500°N 77.9621000°W / 39.4584500; -77.9621000Coordinates: 39°27′30.42″N 77°57′43.56″W / 39.4584500°N 77.9621000°W / 39.4584500; -77.9621000
Built 1912
Architect Geare,Reginald; Kent,Chapman E.
Architectural style No Style Listed
NRHP Reference # 79002569[1]
Added to NRHP October 11, 1979

The Apollo Theatre in Martinsburg, West Virginia was designed by architect Reginald Geare with local architect Chapman E. Kent, and built in 1913 by theater owner H. P. Thorn. As constructed it had a seating capacity of 1000, and was used for movies, vaudeville and concerts. Upper floors provided meeting spaces for large groups.[2]

The Apollo Theatre is operated as a community-supported facility. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[1] It is included in the Downtown Martinsburg Historic District.

Interior of the Apollo Theatre

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2008-04-15). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Michael J. Pauley and Rodney S. Collins (September 12, 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Nomination: Apollo Theatre" (pdf). National Park Service.


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