The State Theater has been quiet for a few years now but continues to stand sentinel over Point Pleasant, West Virginia’s historic downtown.
The sign says it has sold and I noticed the realtor had promoted it as a historic site, ripe for preservation. I hope the new owners do something amazing with it.
Built in the forties, this Art Moderne theater still has its fabulous marquee, box office and absolutely gorgeous front doors. What I wouldn’t give to see inside since the exterior is so fantastic.
Here’s hoping the new owners light that sign again and invite the community back for a slice of culture and entertainment.
i wish all these old places re-opened as picture houses showing all the old classics. We have one or two left near me in the UK. I would love to go and watch Casablanca and such like on the silver screen.
Agreed. Pre-pandemic, there was a movement to show some classics (mostly modern classics) in American theaters. A few local theaters were showing movies like A Princess Bride, the Wizard of Oz and the like. It was incredible!
Strangely a few places near to me did the same thing. I managed to see Psycho and The Shining. I hope it continues.
Me too! It was great fun!
That would be wonderful. The larger the variety of entertainment they provide, the more likely they will make a success of it. Not just films (and maybe a film festival), but live theater, music, etc. And it helps to have upscale refreshments and a bar!
I hope someone makes a go of it! I know it has hosted events in the past for the Mothman Festival so previous owners were open to doing some different things. I’ll write about it if I see movement afoot!