National Register of Historic Places

Senator Theatre

Baltimore (Independent City), Baltimore County, Maryland
Listed
August 23, 1989
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
89001153

About this property

The Senator Theatre is a historic Art Deco movie theater on York Road in the Govans section of Baltimore, Maryland. It is the oldest operating movie theater in central Maryland and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated Baltimore City Landmark. Managers Buzz and Kathleen Cusack renovated the theater and reopened it on October 15, 2010. The theater closed again for more renovations on April 26, 2012. It has since reopened, with three smaller theaters adjacent to the main one. It shows first run movies as well as classics.

Location

5904--5906 York Rd.
Baltimore (Independent City), Baltimore County, Maryland
39.36384, -76.61046

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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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 Senator Theatre listed on the National Register?

Senator Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 23, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Senator Theatre?

Senator Theatre is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Senator Theatre?

The period of significance for Senator Theatre is recorded as the industrial era.

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