"Lansdowne, Pa. -- History has been renewed at the Lansdowne Theater. Shuttered for nearly 40 years, the near-century-old space has been restored to its former glory. The theater original opened in 1927. An electrical fire caused it to close in 1987. After years of sitting empty the space got new life with a restoration project that took nearly 20 years."
"Lansdowne Theater is on the historic register. A blast from the past that remains one of the few theaters from the Hollywood movie era of the 1920s. The restoration project recreated the original theaters grandeur using images from the theaters former life to imitate the original stage curtain, the decore on the seats and lights that line the walls. Original items include the centerpiece chandelier and the neon clock on the front wall."
Lansdowne Theater opened in 1927 and closed in 1987 after an electrical fire. The near-century-old building sat empty for decades before undergoing a nearly 20-year restoration that returned the space to its former grandeur. The theater is listed on the historic register and represents one of the few remaining Hollywood-era 1920s movie houses. The restoration recreated original details using historic images to replicate the stage curtain, seat decor, and wall lighting. Original features preserved include the centerpiece chandelier and the neon clock on the front wall. The restored venue now serves as a live stage for music, comedy, and community events.
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