Oswego Theater Explained

Oswego Theater
Location:138 W. Second St., Oswego, New York
Coordinates:43.4558°N -76.5128°W
Built:1940
Architect:Eberson, John; M. Shapiro & Sons
Architecture:Art Deco
Added:September 19, 1988
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:88001590

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).[1]

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

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Oswego Theater. July 1988. 2009-12-01 . Alicia A. Jettner. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying 10 photos.