National Register of Historic Places

Palace Theatre Building

Lorain, Lorain County, Ohio
Listed
March 29, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78002109

About this property

The Lorain Palace Theater is a theater located in Lorain, Ohio. Built in 1928, the opening night film was a pre-release of Paramount's "Something Always Happens" which was the first talky ever played in the State of Ohio. The theater is still in operation as a community Civic Center, movie theater, meeting place, and entertainment facility. The theater has a mix of design features including an Italian Renaissance Revival style auditorium and a Venetian Gothic style lobby. The crystal chandelier, Wurlitzer pipe organ, and two spacious loges are just some of the features which made this building worthy of being preserved. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Location

Lorain, Lorain County, Ohio
41.46565, -82.17458

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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Questions about this property

When was Palace Theatre Building listed on the National Register?

Palace Theatre Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 29, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Palace Theatre Building?

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

What is the period of significance for Palace Theatre Building?

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

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