Capitol Theatre, 218-220 North Centre Street, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA
Summary
Significance: Complex of Spanish Colonial Revival design. Constructed in 1927 of cast stone, terra cotta block, and brick, the Capitol was specially built for sound and was considered as the 'ace' Comerford Theatre. The Capitol Theatre is one of the largest movie theatres in Pennsylvania with a seating capacity of 2,700.
Survey number: HABS PA-5202
Tags
Date
1933 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Location
Pottsville (Pa.), 40.68686, -76.19650
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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