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Apollo Theatre (Martinsburg, West Virginia)

Coordinates: 39°27′30.42″N 77°57′43.56″W / 39.4584500°N 77.9621000°W / 39.4584500; -77.9621000
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Apollo Theatre
Apollo Theatre (Martinsburg, West Virginia) is located in West Virginia
Apollo Theatre (Martinsburg, West Virginia)
Apollo Theatre (Martinsburg, West Virginia) is located in the United States
Apollo Theatre (Martinsburg, West Virginia)
LocationMartinsburg, West Virginia
Coordinates39°27′30.42″N 77°57′43.56″W / 39.4584500°N 77.9621000°W / 39.4584500; -77.9621000
Built1912
ArchitectReginald Geare, Chapman E. Kent
NRHP reference No.79002569[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 11, 1979

The Apollo Theatre in Martinsburg, West Virginia, US was designed by architect Reginald Geare with local architect Chapman E. Kent, and erected 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.[2]

The Apollo Theatre is operated as a community-supported facility. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[1] It is included in the Downtown Martinsburg Historic District.

Interior of the Apollo Theatre

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. ^ Michael J. Pauley and Rodney S. Collins (September 12, 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Nomination: Apollo Theatre" (PDF). National Park Service.