Cottrill Opera House

East Avenue,
Thomas, WV 26292

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kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on January 7, 2009 at 7:23 pm

Here is an item from Boxoffice magazine in June 1962:

THOMAS, W. VA.-Mrs. Cathryn Sutton, for many years operator of the Sutton Theater here, has leased the theater to Roger Bonner, current theater projectionist, effective August 1. Mrs. Sutton is moving to California.

lostmemory
lostmemory on May 20, 2008 at 8:48 am

This is a 2008 photo.

lostmemory
lostmemory on May 18, 2008 at 7:24 pm

Here is a NY Times story about the Cottrill Opera House dated May 13, 1982.

lostmemory
lostmemory on May 18, 2008 at 3:29 pm

Here is additional information about the Wurlitzer theater organ. This link has a small vintage photo and two modern photos.

lostmemory
lostmemory on May 18, 2008 at 3:24 pm

Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Cottrill Opera House (added 1979 – Building – #79002602)
Also known as Sutton`s Opera House
East Ave., Thomas

Historic Significance: Event
Area of Significance: Performing Arts, Social History
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Business, Theater
Current Function: Domestic, Vacant/Not In Use
Current Sub-function: Multiple Dwelling