Structures of the Architectural Style Spanish Colonial

Capitol Theatre, Pottsville Pennsylvania
Date added:December 30, 2009

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Complex of Spanish Colonial Revival design. Constructed in 1927 of cast stone terra cotta block and brick, the Capitol was specially built for sound and was considered as the 'ace' Comeford Theatre. The Capitol Theatre was one of the largest movie theatres in Pennsylvania with a seating capacity of 2700.

'L' shaped building. Basement plus 3 stories. 1st floor theatre, 2nd and 3rd floors were apartments. Theatre contained approximately 19, 012 sq. ft.

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