Oswego Theater

Oswego Theater

Theater in 2008
Location 138 W. Second St., Oswego, New York
Coordinates 43°27′21″N 76°30′46″W / 43.45583°N 76.51278°W / 43.45583; -76.51278Coordinates: 43°27′21″N 76°30′46″W / 43.45583°N 76.51278°W / 43.45583; -76.51278
Area less than one acre
Built 1940
Architect Eberson, John; M. Shapiro & Sons
Architectural style Art Deco
NRHP Reference # 88001590[1]
Added to NRHP September 19, 1988

Oswego Theater, now known as Oswego 7 Cinemas, is a historic movie theater located at Oswego in Oswego County, New York. It was designed in 1940 in the Art Deco style and opened in 1941. The front features bands of yellow, red, and dark red brick that create broad horizontal and perpendicular belts. A pair of cast stone, accordion pleated vertical stripes are included on the facade. It was designed by noted architect John Eberson (1875–1964).[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Alicia A. Jettner (July 1988). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Oswego Theater". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2009-12-01. See also: "Accompanying 10 photos".


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