Medina Masonic Temple and Medina Theater explained

Medina Masonic Temple and Medina Theater
Coordinates:41.1398°N -81.8655°W
Built:1924
Architect:Ridley and Glazier; Burrows, George Howard
Architecture:Greek Ionic
Added:October 22, 2002
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:02001210

The Medina Masonic Temple and Medina Theater in Medina, Ohio was the first movie theater in Medina. Constructed in 1924 this two screen auditorium operated from 1937 until its closure in 2000. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

The city of Medina purchased the building in July 2015[1] and voted to demolish it in July 2016 to make a gravel parking lot. The area has since been converted to a parking garage.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Masonic Temple to tumble for new Medina courthouse. 14 May 2015.
  2. Web site: Medina County news | Medina Gazette.