Palace Theatre (Cape Charles, Virginia)

The Palace Theatre is a historic movie house located at 305 Mason Avenue, Cape Charles, Virginia, United States. It currently functions as a performing arts venue.[4]

Palace Theatre
General information
Architectural styleArt Deco[1]
Town or city305 Mason Avenue
Cape Charles, Virginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37°16′2.3″N 76°1′2.5″W
Completed1941[2]
Technical details
Size400 Seats[1]
Design and construction
Architect(s)Alfred M. Lublin[2][3]

History

Built in 1941, the Palace Theatre originally served as a movie house.[5][6] The building was designed by the German-born architect Alfred M. Lublin,[7] an admirer of Gropius.[8]

Current use

On July 7, 1998, the non-profit organization Arts Enter acquired the theatre to use for arts and cultural events and education.[5] In addition, Arts Enter commenced a renovation project to restore the theatre to its original condition.[2][9]

Notes
  1. Virginia Tourism Corporation. "Arts Enter Cape Charles", Official Tourism Website of the Commonwealth of Virginia, 2008. Retrieved on February 23, 2008.
  2. Arts Enter Cape Charles. "The Renovations Project" Archived 2008-03-27 at the Wayback Machine, Arts Enter Cape Charles website, 2008. Retrieved on February 23, 2008.
  3. "Palace Theatre Turns 75". Eastern Shore News. February 22, 2017. p. 1. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  4. Reid, Katherine (December 30, 2017). "Help support Arts Enter programs". Eastern Shore News. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  5. Arts Enter Cape Charles. "The Arts Enter Story" Archived 2008-03-27 at the Wayback Machine, Arts Enter Cape Charles website, 2008. Retrieved on February 23, 2008.
  6. Chesson, Hillary T. "Cape Charles' Palace Theatre to celebrate 75th birthday". The Daily Times. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  7. "Palace Theatre in Cape Charles, VA - Cinema Treasures". cinematreasures.org. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  8. "ARCHITECTURAL CAREER OF ALF LUBLIN REMEMBERED IN VIRGINIA, ABROAD". Daily Press. 31 January 1990. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  9. "ARTS ENTER ACCEPTS SHEPPARD'S PROPOSAL TO TAKE BACK THE PALACE THEATRE". CAPE CHARLES MIRROR. 2016-05-22. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
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