Colonial Theater (Canton, North Carolina) Explained

Colonial Theater
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Location:55-57 Park St., Canton, North Carolina
Coordinates:35.5322°N -82.84°W
Built:1932
Architect:Benton & Benton
Architecture:Colonial Revival
Added:March 15, 2000
Refnum:00000226

The Colonial Theatre is a historic movie theater located at Canton, Haywood County, North Carolina. It was designed by Benton & Benton and built in 1932. It is a 2 1/2-story, five bay Colonial Revival style brick building. The theater auditorium has 650 seats, including the auditorium and the balcony. The Colonial Theater has been renovated and is now used for concerts, movies, and plays.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. It is located in the Canton Main Street Historic District.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sybil Argintar Bowers. Colonial Theatre . National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory . September 1999. pdf . North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office . 2015-01-01.