Princess Theatre (Bloomington, Indiana) Explained

Princess Theatre
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Location:206 N. Walnut St., Bloomington, Indiana
Coordinates:39.1589°N -86.5331°W
Built:, 1913, 1923
Architect:Nichols, John
Added:June 16, 1983
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:83000112

Princess Theatre, also known as the Princess Theatre Building, is a historic theatre building located at Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1892, and converted and enlarged for use as a theater in 1913. It was subsequently refurbished to its present appearance in 1923. It is a two-story, rectangular, brick building with a glazed terra cotta front. The front facade features full-height pilasters and an arched opening with decorative brackets. The theater portion of the building was removed in 1985.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It is located in the Courthouse Square Historic District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD) . Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology . Searchable database. 2016-05-01. Note: This includes Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Princess Theatre. 2016-05-01. Cynthia Brubaker. PDF. April 1987. and Accompanying photographs.