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Apollo Theatre (Martinsburg, West Virginia)

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Built
  
1912

Opened
  
1912

Added to NRHP
  
11 October 1979

NRHP Reference #
  
79002569

Phone
  
+1 304-263-6766

Apollo Theatre (Martinsburg, West Virginia)

Location
  
Martinsburg, West Virginia

Architect
  
Reginald Geare, Chapman E. Kent

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.

References

Apollo Theatre (Martinsburg, West Virginia) Wikipedia