National Register of Historic Places

Community Theatre

Kingston, Ulster County, New York
Listed
July 21, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79001639

About this property

The Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC), originally the Broadway Theater and Community Theatre, is located on Broadway in Kingston, New York, United States. A Classical Revival building built in 1926, it is the only unaltered pre-World War II theater left in the city, and one of only three from that era in the Hudson Valley. It is also the largest proscenium theater between Manhattan and Albany. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, two years after it was closed due to declining business. It remained vacant until an extensive renovation effort late in the 20th century allowed it to reopen in 2002. Today it is operated by the Bardavon Theater in nearby Poughkeepsie. While it served primarily as a movie palace in its earlier incarnation, today it primarily hosts musical performances. The Hudson Valley Philharmonic calls it home due to its superior acoustics, and many popular recording artists have made UPAC a stop on their concert tours.

Location

601 Broadway
Kingston, Ulster County, New York
41.92912, -74.00451

Categories

ARCHITECTUREPERFORMING ARTS
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Sources

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When was Community Theatre listed on the National Register?

Community Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 21, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Community Theatre?

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

What is the period of significance for Community Theatre?

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

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