Lamp Theatre

222 Main Street,
Irwin, PA 15642

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Nessa
Nessa on November 10, 2024 at 9:34 pm

I visited recently and the auditorium is lovely and perfect for movies or as a performance venue. They’ve also added a dining area on the side in the theme of a retro diner, and a little box office / gift shop that has lots of neat stuff. Everyone there is super friendly so please go visit them! :)

DavidZornig
DavidZornig on April 3, 2022 at 10:18 pm

Address is 222 Main Street. Per the Downtown Irwin Facebook page: HISTORY NUGGET: before the Lamp Theater ( b. 1937 ) there was The Grand Theater in the same location. This map is 1914 when they were called “Moving Pictures”. (map in gallery)

KDH521
KDH521 on April 26, 2012 at 10:38 pm

You can keep up with the latest on the Lamp’s progress here: http://relightthelamp.wordpress.com

We’re compiling links to the latest news reports here: http://relightthelamp.wordpress.com/historical-links/

Plus, find us on Facebook here: http://facebook.com/relightthelamp

and on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/relightthelamp

KDH521
KDH521 on September 16, 2011 at 1:35 pm

Here’s the latest development:

http://www.yournorwin.com/norwinstar/article/architect-hired-assess-lamp

KDH521
KDH521 on June 17, 2011 at 12:34 pm

Here are the last couple of articles about the Lamp:

June 9, 2011 http://yournorwin.com/norwinstar/article/group-seeking-ways-relight-lamp

May 19, 2011 http://yournorwin.com/norwinstar/article/cost-save-lamp-theatre-will-be-steep

A May 20, 2011 poll about the fate of the Lamp http://yournorwin.com/poll/would-you-be-favor-irwin-council-pledgint-150000-aide-efforts-refurbish-lamp-theatre

A May 2010 update http://yournorwin.com/norwinstar/article/officials-hope-start-lamp-work-summer

A 2009 op-ed piece http://yournorwin.com/norwinstar/article/columnist-holds-out-hope-lamp-will-shine-again

Karen_Glass
Karen_Glass on May 30, 2011 at 10:23 am

Also, the map location for this theatre is incorrect. It is located on the “other” Main St. North of Route 30 in downtown Irwin.

Karen_Glass
Karen_Glass on May 30, 2011 at 10:18 am

There is new activity for this theatre. The Westmoreland Cultural Trust is still trying to renovate and open it. State and County money has been arranged, but they are waiting to hear from the Irwin Borough to see if they can contribute a potion of the needed funds. A group has formed to support the reopening of the theatre.

This group: “Relight the Lamp” can be found on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_202023506505491&ap=1
Information about how to get involved and updates on progress can be found on Facebook and at this blog: http://relightthelamp.wordpress.com/

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on December 1, 2010 at 6:13 pm

thanks becca.

Becca
Becca on May 16, 2010 at 11:20 am

The place was mostly gutted, and now sits abandoned. I took some exterior shots yesterday. If my link doesn’t work, let me know, and I’ll upload them to my website.

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TLSLOEWS
TLSLOEWS on April 21, 2010 at 9:19 pm

Maybe they ran out of money.

Becca
Becca on April 19, 2010 at 11:59 am

I just drove past the Lamp on 4/14, and not a single renovation is in sight. :( I wonder what happened with that?

danpetitpas
danpetitpas on November 5, 2008 at 11:25 am

The new owners of the Norwin theater is donating the theater seats to the Lamp. See this article.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on January 18, 2007 at 5:23 pm

Here is a March 2005 article that discusses both theaters:
http://tinyurl.com/2durtb

raubre
raubre on April 28, 2006 at 4:06 am

Cool. Thanks for the info!