Ohio Theatre
Theater and former movie theater in Columbus, Ohio. Built 1928 by Thomas W. Lamb. Added to the National Register in 1973, and a National Historic Landmark.
What it is
The Ohio Theatre is a performing arts center and former movie palace on Capitol Square in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. Known as the "Official Theatre of the State of Ohio", the 1928 building was saved from demolition in 1969 and was later completely restored. The theater was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | 39 E. State St., Columbus, OH |
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | Apr 11, 1973 |
| Listed for | Architecture, Performing arts |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 73001437 |
| Built | 1928 · more from the 1920s |
| Architect | Thomas W. Lamb |
| Type of place | theatre building, movie theater |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 39 E. State St., Columbus, OH |
| Website | capa.com/venues/ohio-theatre ↗ |
| Coordinates | 39.9599° N, 82.9993° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Columbus | 186 listed places in Columbus → · walking tours → |
| Nearest national park unit | Hopewell Culture National Historical Park · 45 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Alum Creek Below Dam Area 15 miles · Deer Creek Lake Day Use 26 miles · Delaware Lake Damsite Shelters 28 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Ohio Theatre listed on the National Register?
Apr 11, 1973. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Ohio Theatre built?
1928, designed by Thomas W. Lamb.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Ohio Theatre?
Yes. Ohio Theatre is recorded as open to the public, and hours are on the official website.
Source: Official website
Where is Ohio Theatre?
39 E. State St., Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. The nearest national park unit is Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, 45 miles away.
Where is the nomination form for Ohio Theatre?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Ohio Theatre?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Alum Creek Below Dam Area, 15 miles away. Deer Creek Lake Day Use is 26 miles away, and Delaware Lake Damsite Shelters is 28 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Ohio Theatre?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 73001437. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.