National Register of Historic Places

Russell, Annie, Theatre

Winter Park, Orange County, Florida
Listed
July 14, 1998
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
98000863

About this property

The Annie Russell Theatre is a historic theater in Winter Park, Florida, United States. The theatre was named after the English-born actress Annie Russell. It was designed by the German-born architect Richard Kiehnel of Kiehnel and Elliott and constructed in 1931. It is located on the premises of Rollins College. On July 15, 1998, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Russell emigrated to the United States at an early age. After a lengthy acting career in New York City, she relocated to New Jersey when she retired, however quickly changed her mind and moved to Winter Park in 1923. Shortly thereafter, she began teaching at Rollins College, continuing to do so until she died of lung disease in 1936. The theatre is rumored to be haunted. Visitors to the theatre have claimed to have seen a female apparition in the second story changing room. However, due to recent structural modifications, this room can no longer be accessed. Orange County listings at National Register of Historic Places Annie Russell Theatre at Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs Winter Park Historical Trail (Archived 2009-10-25) at Historic Hiking Trails( Archived 2009-10-23 at the Wayback Machine 2009-10-25) Annie Russell Theatre at Rollins College Department of Theatre & Dance Notable Architects in St. Petersburg - Richard Kiehnel at City of St. Petersburg

Location

1000 Holt Ave.
Winter Park, Orange County, Florida
28.59292, -81.34791

Categories

ARCHITECTUREEDUCATIONPERFORMING ARTS
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When was Russell, Annie, Theatre listed on the National Register?

Russell, Annie, Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 14, 1998.

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Russell, Annie, Theatre is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Russell, Annie, Theatre is recorded as the industrial era.

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