Plaza Theater
Snowdon Square,
Brownsville,
PA
15047
Snowdon Square,
Brownsville,
PA
15047
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Existed at least since the 1930’s. Last movie show was approximately 1967. Used for plays/live entertainment on and off until mid-1980’s. The Plaza Theater has since been demolished.
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This beautifully ornate theater has been demolished – a victim of total neglect. The Robert Morton theater pipe organ, however, was recovered and has been donated to the local historical society. It is presently being installed in a historic building just a short distance from the former Plaza Theater. Apparently no effort was made to preserve any of the ornate moldings/castings from the elegant facade. A tragic loss. I have some pictures of the theater and the Robert Morton Pipe Organ.
In 1982, the theatre was purchased by The Laurel Co.,a limited partnership, with the intention of starting a regional theatre.
See:
– Sunday Times-Review, Fayette Section, January 17, 1982.
– The Telegraph, Vol. 68, No. 158, article by Donna Hadjuk, w/photo.
The venture failed, however the partners did establish a theater company in Pittsburgh.
Unfortunately I have never seen the old Plaza theater, but I am on the rebuilding effort of its Robert Morton organ. Nice little organ. I was wondering, theaterbob, if you could possible send me the pictures of the old theater and the organ to show the other folks on the rebuilding squad as we were talking about how we were wondering how it looked inside. Also where were the pipe chamber(s) that was another big subject of wonder that came up. if you would like, you can send me some pictures my email is
A Robert-Morton theater organ size 2/4 was installed in the Plaza Theater in 1928.