Lincoln Theatre (New Haven, Connecticut)

Lincoln Theatre
Location 1 Lincoln St., New Haven, Connecticut
Coordinates 41°18′43″N 72°55′12″W / 41.31194°N 72.92000°W / 41.31194; -72.92000Coordinates: 41°18′43″N 72°55′12″W / 41.31194°N 72.92000°W / 41.31194; -72.92000
Area less than one acre
Built 1924
Architect Russell,Samuel G.; Gray,George H.
Architectural style Modern Movement, Modern Free-Style
NRHP Reference # 84001134[1]
Added to NRHP March 1, 1984

The Lincoln Theatre, also known as Little Theatre on Lincoln Street, is a historic performance space at 1 Lincoln Street in New Haven, Connecticut. Built in 1924, it is the only known survivor in the state of the Little Theatre Movement of 1911-1933. It was used for theatrical productions until 1945, when it was used as a local foreign-film theater, then as a repertory film theater. This use ended in 1982.[2]

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Jack A. Gold, Kenneth A. Galdston, Nancy W. Brown, and John Herzan (May 5, 1983). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Lincoln Theatre" (PDF). National Park Service. and Accompanying eight photos, exterior and interior, from 1983


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