About this property
The Picture House Regional Film Center, formerly known as the Pelham Picture House, is a historic movie theater located in Pelham, New York. The rectangular building was built in 1921, in the Spanish Revival style and is oriented at an angle at the northwest corner of Wolf's Lane and Brookside Avenue. It features angled end bays, a distinctive round arched entrance, tiled hoods over the large windows on the end bays, and a wood open truss ceiling in the auditorium. The building typifies early 20th century commercial architecture of New York City commuter suburbs with its eclectic style reflective of the Mission style. The theater was privately owned until it was put up for sale in 2003.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 10000305. It was listed on May 27, 2010.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Pelham Picture House listed on the National Register?
Pelham Picture House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 2010.
What type of historic resource is Pelham Picture House?
Pelham Picture House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Pelham Picture House?
The period of significance for Pelham Picture House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1921.
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