Ohio Theatre (Columbus, Ohio)
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For other uses, see Ohio Theatre (disambiguation).
The Ohio Theatre is a performing arts center and former movie palace on Capitol Square in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. Known as the "Official Theatre of the State of Ohio", the 1928 building was saved from demolition in 1969 and was later completely restored.[3][4] The theater was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977.[3][5]
Quick Facts Address, Public transit ...
Address | 39 E. State Street Columbus, Ohio United States |
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Public transit | 1, 2, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 102, CMAX |
Owner | Columbus Association for the Performing Arts |
Type | Movie palace |
Capacity | 2,791 |
Screens | 1 |
Current use | live event venue |
Opened | March 17, 1928 |
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Ohio Theatre | |
Coordinates | 39°57′35.57″N 82°59′56.18″W |
Architect | Thomas W. Lamb |
Architectural style | Spanish baroque |
MPS | Columbus MRA |
NRHP reference No. | 73001437[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | May 5, 1977[1] |
Designated NHL | May 5, 1977[2] |
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The Ohio Theatre is owned and operated by the non-profit arts management organization CAPA (The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts), which was originally formed to save the theater in 1969.