State Theatre
8 N. State Street,
Westerville,
OH
8 N. State Street,
Westerville,
OH
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The town hall in the center of Westerville served as the first movie theatre in the uptown district, costing no more than a dime and a nickel for a ticket. The State theatre opened in 1927 with a contest featuring a $10 prize, enticing entrants to name the theatre. Since the theatre was on State Street, it was named the State Theatre. The theatre and the marquee atracted many Westerville moviegoers through the years. Sadly, the theatre is now a furniture store.
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Nathan Baker
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When did it close? I recall seeing listings for it in the Columbus Dispatch well into the 1970s, when I moved away from the area.
The State can be seen on the right on this circa 1970 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/6gkdn6
A recent view of the marquee as part of a furniture store can be found here: View link
1981 photo of the State Theatre.
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1985 photo of the State Theatre.
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This theater still has its proscenium arch and projection room holes.
The state has a for sale sign up and the amish furniture store is moving up the street next year.
Asking price is $850,000!! http://www.krg1.com/property/view.dT?id=177