Burwell Theatre

I simply can’t remember the Burwell holding 780 seats. I remember at least 400, but beyond that, not so sure. The place was especially beautiful at night. And when you combined that night view with the smell of the fresh bread from the nearby Stork bakery…Ahhhhhh

The JUR Theatre Circuit also had their offices in a connected art deco building on the left side of the buidilng. this theatre was a masterpiece of art deco styling. It was a great shame when this theatre was torn down. the vitrolite exterior and the use of vitrolite in the lobby was amazing.

Here is an undated photo:
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I saw my very first movie in the Burwell. The film was “The Goonies” and unfortunately the film broke down half way through. We were given passes to come back and watch the film at a later date, but sadly the theater was shut down before my parents had time to take me back. It was but a few of the classic theaters left that were once in the city of Parkersburg, and sadly as you look upon the site now, you can see a very new, very modern, CVS pharmacy. /sigh