Mishler Theatre
1208 12th Avenue,
Altoona,
PA
16601
1208 12th Avenue,
Altoona,
PA
16601
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Operating since pre-1941, this theatre has been wonderfully restored to its vaudevillian days, and is now home to many thespian productions.
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Apryle Pelliccioni
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Added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1973
Mishler Theatre (added 1973 – Building – #73001592)
1208 12th Ave., Altoona
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer: Mishler,I.E.
Architectural Style: Beaux Arts
Area of Significance: Performing Arts, Architecture
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Theater
Here are two photos from the Library of Congress.
This site has a nice interior photo. Here is a website for this theater.
1908 postcard view
The Mishler Theater is listed in 1951 with 1600 seats.
Another photo of the Mishler Theater is here.
Here’s a photo of the current auditorium: View link
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From the early 1900s a postcard view of the Mishler Theatre in Altoona.
Beautiful theater. We provide production supplies to many touring companies who set up in restored theaters. It is wonderful to see these theaters thrill a new generation of fans. You can check us out at http://thetapeworks.com/