Salem Theatre
173 Church Street,
Naugatuck,
CT
06770
173 Church Street,
Naugatuck,
CT
06770
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Lighthouse Christian Church (Official)
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Functions: Church
Previous Names: Salem Playhouse
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The former Salem Playhouse was opened on July 13, 1945 with Betty Grable in “Diamond Horseshoe”. It was closed in 1979 and became a roller-skating rink in 1980. In September 1982 it became a young person dancehall named Studio 60. When that closed it stood vacant for several years until it was taken over by the Rock Church. It is currently the home of the Lighthouse Christian Church.
From the outside you can tell that the original doors to the theater have been replaced to make it more church-like. This is one of a number of former cinemas in the area to be converted into churches, along with the Capitol Theatre and Hamilton Theatre in Waterbury.
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The Salem Theatre seated 923 people.
From the Naugatuck Historical Society:
The Salem Playhouse opened in 1945 and operated for 34 years. It closed in 1979, perhaps because the rubber industry closed its doors in Naugatuck that same year. The theater was converted into a roller skating rink in 1980. In Sept. 1982, it reopened as Studio 60, a Young Adult Night Club. After that closed, the theater stood empty for a number of years, until the Rock Church took it over. They later relocated to a larger facility, and the building now houses the Lighthouse Christian Church.
The owner was a Mr. Pasho, according to the Images of America book.
The Salem Playhouse Theatre opened its doors on July 13, 1945 with Betty Grable in “Diamond Horseshoe” (unknown if extras added).