Palace Theatre (Cape Charles, Virginia) Explained

Palace Theatre
Coordinates:	37.2673°N -76.0174°W
Location Town:	305 Mason Avenue Cape Charles, Virginia
Location Country:	United States
Architect:	Alfred M. Lublin^[1] ^[2]
Completion Date:	1941
Style:	Art Deco^[3]
Size:	400 Seats

The Palace Theatre is a historic movie house located at 305 Mason Avenue, Cape Charles, Virginia, United States. It currently functions as a performing arts venue.^[4]

History

Built in 1941, the Palace Theatre originally served as a movie house.^{[5] [6]} The building was designed by the German-born architect Alfred M. Lublin,^[7] an admirer of Gropius.^[8]

Current use

On July 7, 1998, the non-profit organization Arts Enter acquired the theatre to use for arts and cultural events and education. In addition, Arts Enter commenced a renovation project to restore the theatre to its original condition.^[9]

Notes and References

1. Arts Enter Cape Charles. "The Renovations Project", Arts Enter Cape Charles website, 2008. Retrieved on February 23, 2008.
2. News: Palace Theatre Turns 75 . Eastern Shore News . February 22, 2017 . 1 . July 15, 2023.
3. Virginia Tourism Corporation. "Arts Enter Cape Charles", Official Tourism Website of the Commonwealth of Virginia, 2008. Retrieved on February 23, 2008.
4. News: Reid . Katherine . Help support Arts Enter programs . December 30, 2017 . July 15, 2023 . Eastern Shore News.
5. Arts Enter Cape Charles. "The Arts Enter Story", Arts Enter Cape Charles website, 2008. Retrieved on February 23, 2008.
6. Web site: Chesson . Hillary T. . Cape Charles' Palace Theatre to celebrate 75th birthday . 2023-03-12 . The Daily Times . en-US.
7. Web site: Palace Theatre in Cape Charles, VA - Cinema Treasures . 2023-03-12 . cinematreasures.org.
8. Web site: ARCHITECTURAL CAREER OF ALF LUBLIN REMEMBERED IN VIRGINIA, ABROAD . 2023-03-12 . Daily Press. 31 January 1990 .
9. Web site: 2016-05-22 . ARTS ENTER ACCEPTS SHEPPARD'S PROPOSAL TO TAKE BACK THE PALACE THEATRE . 2023-03-12 . CAPE CHARLES MIRROR . en.