Arsenal Theater
4109 Butler Street,
Pittsburgh,
PA
15201
4109 Butler Street,
Pittsburgh,
PA
15201
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Located in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh. The Arsenal Theatre opened in 1941.
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Rick Aubrey
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Still listed in 1955 with 1,134 seats.
Ed, there is a bank at 4112 Butler. All of the buildings on the odd side of the street, including 4109, look old. Are you sure the theater was razed for a parking lot?
When you click on the map button above, the photo shows a parking lot to the right of a large building which could be a bank.
I think you’re right. PNC Bank, the large building, is at 4101. The next building is H&R Block, which is 4113. The theater would have between the two buildings, which is the parking lot. Looks like the theater has been demolished.
That’s what Ed already posted. I have no reason to doubt him.
Renewing link.
Ed, I found some info on the Arsenal, not sure as to its accuracy and mybe you can verify. Opened as you said in 1915 and was owned by Rowland & Clark, Warner Brothers took over the theatre in 1930 and continued to operate the theatre through different subsidiaries until it closed in 1965. Initial seating listed at 1130.
Excellent, Chuck. Thanks.
Anyone have any pictures of the Arsenal Theater? I spent many Saturdays there watching movies all day long for 50 cents. I guess it was in 65 or 66 I watched the wrecking ball have it’s way with the Arsenal.
Mike
I just located a lady who remembers this theater as she grew up in Lawrenceville PA.