Northrup Theatre

Syracuse, KS

116 N. Main Street

, Syracuse, KS 67878 United States

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Status:	Open
Screens:	Single Screen
Style:	Art Deco

Function:	Movies (First Run)
Seats:	276
Chain:	Unknown

Architect:	Unknown
Firm:	Unknown

The Northrup Theatre is a two and a half story masonry two-part commercial block building. Opening April 8, 1930, playing "Footlight and Fools", the theatre has been in constant operation since. The Chamber of Commerce purchased the Theatre in 1991 and with substancial community support has completed numerous repairs and upgrades, including a new platter projection system, remodeling restrooms, new seating, heating and air conditining, digital sound system featuring 3500 watts of digital sound, and replacing the 38'X16' CinemaScoped screen.

The interior decor of the Northrup Theatre fosters the true magnificence of the Art Deco era. The articulately painted walls, neon fixtures and color scheme, accentuates the historical significance. In February of 2005, the theatre was added to the National Register of Historic Places. In April 2005, the town will join in celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Northrup Theatre .

Contributed by Krista Norton

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If anyone finds themselves traveling through western Kansas in search of something special, the Northrup is it! Congrats on its 75th anniversary. I've got some beautiful interior shots of the Northrup I'll post a.s.a.p. From the sprawling art deco murals to the new screen to fantastic customer service, this is THE theatre to see in western Kansas. Managed superbly by the Norton family, this has got top be the cleanest theatre I've ever seen. This one's a treat, folks. Since this one's community-owned, I encourage everybody who has a chance to check it out!

posted by brentclarkf on Jun 21, 2005 at 11:25am

Here is a photo of the Northrup Theater.

posted by Lost Memory on Mar 24, 2006 at 6:06am

Added to the National Register of Historical Places in 2005

Northup Theater (added 2005 - Building - #05000008)
116 N. Main St., Syracuse
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: LaRosh & Sons Construction
Architectural Style: Mission/Spanish Revival
Area of Significance: Architecture, Entertainment/Recreation
Period of Significance: 1925-1949, 1950-1974
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Theater

posted by Lost Memory on Jan 2, 2007 at 5:56am

A 1987 view of the Northrup Theater in Syracuse and a larger view here here.

posted by Don Lewis on Jun 29, 2008 at 9:20am

This is another photo of the Northrup Theater.

posted by Lost Memory on Aug 26, 2008 at 6:21pm

Here is a close-up view.

posted by Lost Memory on Sep 18, 2008 at 9:54am

1983 photo of the Northrup Theatre.
http://americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=141&txtSearch=CATAdvancedSearch1%2c16%2c3%2c-1&ProductID=27604

posted by Chuck1231 on Apr 14, 2009 at 11:40pm

The year given for this photo is 1987.

posted by Lost Memory on May 4, 2009 at 6:18pm

Here is another 1987 photo.

posted by Lost Memory on Jun 7, 2009 at 12:44pm

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