Built 1912 Opened 1912 Added to NRHP 11 October 1979 | NRHP Reference # 79002569 Phone +1 304-263-6766 | |
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Address 128 E Martin St, Martinsburg, WV 25401, USA Similar Poor House Farm Park, Hager House, Brunswick Heritage Museum, St Peter's Roman Catholic, Fairfield Inn Profiles | ||
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.
The Apollo Theatre is operated as a community-supported facility. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It is included in the Downtown Martinsburg Historic District.
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