Set of 2 Akron Civic Theatre Wall Plaques, The Grand Lobby & The Stage
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Set of 2 Akron Civic Theatre Wall Plaques, The Grand Lobby & The Stage:
$21.99
The Akron Civic Theatre formerly Loew\'s, opened April 20, 1929. It is one of only five atmospheric theatres in the United States, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Grand Lobby stands on concrete stilts over the Ohio Canal and features a high-vaulted ceiling. The staircase leads to the Upper Lobby and balcony seating. To the left is an alcove containing a stuffed parrot, \"Loretta\", the theatre\'s mascot.
The Akron Civic Theatre opened its doors April 20, 1929 as the Akron Loew\'s Theatre. Designed by Viennese architect, John Eberson, to resemble a Moorish garden at midnight, it features Spanish decor of medieval carvings, authentic antiques, alabaster sculptures, and is complete with floating clouds and twinkling stars. The Mighty Wurlitzer organ, seen in the foreground, originally installed to accompany silent films, rises from the orchestra pit on a hydraulic lift. The theater is one of only a few remaining atmospheric theaters, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is fondly referred to as
The Jewel on Main Street.\"/
Set of 2 Akron Civic Theatre Wall Plaques, The Grand Lobby & The Stage:
$21.99