Warner Theatre (Torrington, Connecticut)

Warner Theatre
Warner Theatre (Torrington, Connecticut) is located in Connecticut
Warner Theatre (Torrington, Connecticut)
Warner Theatre (Torrington, Connecticut) is located in the United States
Warner Theatre (Torrington, Connecticut)
Location68-82 Main St., Torrington, Connecticut
Coordinates41°48′6″N 73°7′17″W / 41.80167°N 73.12139°W / 41.80167; -73.12139
Area2.5 acres (1.0 ha)
Built1931
ArchitectThomas W. Lamb
Architectural styleArt Deco, Modernistic
Websitewww.warnertheatre.org
Part ofDowntown Torrington Historic District (ID88002978)
NRHP reference No.84001098[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPFebruary 16, 1984
Designated CPDecember 22, 1988

The Warner Theatre is an Art-Deco style movie palace located at 68-82 Main Street in Torrington, Connecticut. It opened on August 19, 1931 as part of the Warner Bros. chain of movie theaters. Today it operates as a mixed-use performing arts center. It is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places and also a contributing property in the Downtown Torrington Historic District.

The theater has been deemed the "finest surviving Modernistic theatre in Connecticut."[2]: 11 

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ Louisa Roraback; Wayne Devlin & John Herzan (July 30, 1983). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Warner Theater". National Park Service. and Accompanying 17 photos, exterior and interior, contemporary and historic

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