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Built for Schine Chain Theatres, Inc., the theatre was air conditioned using the latest available equipment, and it offered customers with hearing loss special headphones to better enjoy the films. It was originally outfitted with 1,111 seats (901 on the main floor, 210 in the balcony). The theatre
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illumination, with a portion of the incandescent bulbs (surrounding the vertical panels) operated by a mechanical chaser motor. Interior and exterior art deco fixtures and décor all remain as when built, with the exception of the front office/candy shop area, which was revised to accommodate the
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currently features 924 seats due to the later addition of an expanded stage, orchestra pit, and theatre organ. A special elevator assembly allows the theatre organ to be lifted to stage height for pre-show music performances.
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The theatre has been undergoing renovation since 2012, and a project completion date is uncertain at this time.
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http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Theater/2019/06/04/Norwalk-Theatre-sold-to-Norwalk-Arts-Center-LLC
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The theatre opened to the public on August 13, 1941, with the showing of
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is a historic theatre building located at 57 East Main Street in
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style of architecture. Designed by the noted theatre architect
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National Register of Historic Places in Huron County, Ohio
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Streamline Moderne architecture in the United States
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addition of restrooms with increased accessibility.
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The Norwalk Theatre is located in Ohio
Streamline Moderne
Coordinates
41°14′37.29″N 82°36′48.69″W / 41.2436917°N 82.6135250°W / 41.2436917; -82.6135250
John Eberson
Norwalk
Ohio
Art Deco
John Eberson
marquee
National Register of Historic Places

neon
incandescent
Light Fixture
Theatre Doors
Balcony Carpet
murals
Diana
Auditorium Mural
Battisti Advertisement

The Bride Came C.O.D.
Bugs Bunny
The Heckling Hare
http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Theater/2019/06/04/Norwalk-Theatre-sold-to-Norwalk-Arts-Center-LLC
"Norwalk Theatre"
http://www.agilitynut.com/theatres/oh2.html
"Weekly listing"

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