Strand Theater (Plattsburgh, New York)

Strand Theater
Strand Theater, March 2012
Location 25 Brinkerhoff St., Plattsburgh, New York
Coordinates 44°41′49″N 73°27′17″W / 44.69694°N 73.45472°W / 44.69694; -73.45472Coordinates: 44°41′49″N 73°27′17″W / 44.69694°N 73.45472°W / 44.69694; -73.45472
Area less than one acre
Built 1924
Architect Vaughan, William H.
Architectural style Classical Revival
NRHP Reference # 08000922[1]
Added to NRHP September 15, 2008

Strand Theater, now called the Strand Theatre, is a historic theater located at Plattsburgh in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1924 as the premier theater in Plattsburgh and designed in the Classical Revival style. It consists of a vestibule, main lobby, mezzanine, auditorium, and stage with supporting spaces. It has seating for 950 people.

It was in continuous use as a movie theater until 2005, when it was purchased by the North Country Cultural Center for the Arts (NCCCA) with the goal of restoring it to its historic grandeur.[2] This restoration took 10 years and $4 million to complete. In 2014 the NCCCA changed its legal name to The Strand Center for the Arts which includes this beautiful Strand Theatre but also the Federal Building next door which houses administration, galley space and arts education classes.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Fred C. Keil and Linda M. Garofalini (August 2006). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Strand Theatre". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2010-07-19. See also: "Accompanying eight photos".

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