Built 1913 Opened 1913 | Designated CP August 22, 1980 Phone +1 802-775-0570 | |
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Location 36 Center Street
Rutland, Vermont Part of Rutland Downtown Historic District (#80000387) Address 30 Center St, Rutland, VT 05701, USA Architectural style Colonial Revival architecture Similar Chaffee Art Center, Rutland Downtown Historic D, Wonderfeet Kid's Museum, Barre Opera House, Flynn Center for the Perfor | ||
The Paramount Theater, also known as The Playhouse, is a historic performance theater located in Rutland, Vermont. The theater hosts many events and performances and is a contributing property to the Rutland Downtown Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
History
In 1913, George Chaffee built a theatre called the Playhouse. The exterior of the Playhouse had a classical style reflecting the City Beautiful movement of the time, while the interior resembled a Victorian era opera house with lavish decoration. The theatre was renamed The Paramount in 1931, and its entertainment shifted from live performance to movies. The movie theater closed in 1975. In 1999, a local group began restoring the theatre to its historic appearance. The theatre reopened in March 2000 and serves again as a center for artistic, cultural, and educational events.