Apollo Theatre
National Register of Historic Places

Apollo Theatre

Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
Listed
October 10, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Pre Contact
Ref No.
79002569

About this property

The Apollo Theatre in Martinsburg, West Virginia, US was designed by architect Reginald Geare with local architect Chapman E. Kent, and erected in 1913 by theater owner H. P. Thorn. As constructed it had a seating capacity of 1000, and was used for movies, vaudeville and concerts. Upper floors provided meeting spaces for large groups. The Apollo Theatre is operated as a community-supported facility. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It is included in the Downtown Martinsburg Historic District.

Location

128 E. Martin St
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
39.45824, -77.96229

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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 Apollo Theatre listed on the National Register?

Apollo Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 10, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Apollo Theatre?

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

What is the period of significance for Apollo Theatre?

The period of significance for Apollo Theatre is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1000.

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