Northrup Theatre
116 N. Main Street,
Syracuse,
KS
67878
116 N. Main Street,
Syracuse,
KS
67878
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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 .
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Krista Norton
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Here is a photo of the Northrup Theater.
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
A 1987 view of the Northrup Theater in Syracuse and a larger view here here.
This is another photo of the Northrup Theater.
Here is a close-up view.
1983 photo of the Northrup Theatre.
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The year given for this photo is 1987.
Here is another 1987 photo.
This is a nice 2009 photo.
2009 photos of the Northrup Theatre.
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