National Register of Historic Places

Churchill Threatre-Community Building

Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, Maryland
Listed
September 7, 2000
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
00001051

About this property

The Churchill Theatre–Community Building was an historic movie theater located at Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, Maryland, United States. It is a large two-story stucco building constructed in 1929 by the town government as a community hall, and was first used as a movie theatre in 1936. The present Art Deco entrance and interior features were installed after a fire in 1944. It continued to serve as a movie theater until 1982. CHT produces 4-5 full scale productions each year, including at least one musical. The theater has open seating for up to 140 patrons. The Churchill Theatre–Community Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.

Location

Church Hill, Queen Anne's County, Maryland
39.14195, -75.98460

Categories

ARCHITECTUREENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Churchill Threatre-Community Building listed on the National Register?

Churchill Threatre-Community Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 7, 2000.

What type of historic resource is Churchill Threatre-Community Building?

Churchill Threatre-Community Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Churchill Threatre-Community Building?

The period of significance for Churchill Threatre-Community Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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