Oswego Theater

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Oswego Theater
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Location138 W. Second St., Oswego, New York
Coordinates 43°27′21″N76°30′46″W / 43.45583°N 76.51278°W / 43.45583; -76.51278
Arealess than one acre
Built1940
ArchitectEberson, John; M. Shapiro & Sons
Architectural styleArt Deco
NRHP reference No. 88001590 [1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 19, 1988

Oswego Theater, now known as Oswego 7 Cinemas, is a historic movie theater located at Oswego in Oswego County, New York. It was designed in 1940 in the Art Deco style and opened in 1941. The front features bands of yellow, red, and dark red brick that create broad horizontal and perpendicular belts. A pair of cast stone, accordion pleated vertical stripes are included on the facade. It was designed by architect John Eberson (1875–1964). [2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Alicia A. Jettner (July 1988). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Oswego Theater". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation . Retrieved 2009-12-01.See also: "Accompanying 10 photos".