Colonial Theatre Complex

Summary

The Colonial Theatre Complex is a group of historic buildings in Laconia, New Hampshire. There are three sections to the complex: the Piscopo Block, Colonial Theatre, and Canal Street Annex.[2] The Piscopo Block, which contains the main entrance to the theatre, is distinguished by a large marquee spelling out "COLONIAL" that is located on Main Street (New Hampshire Route 106).[2] The complex was built in 1914, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.[2]

Colonial Theatre Complex
Marquee of the theatre (center right)
on Main Street
Colonial Theatre Complex is located in New Hampshire
Colonial Theatre Complex
Colonial Theatre Complex is located in the United States
Colonial Theatre Complex
Location609–621 Main St. and 21–31 Canal St., Laconia, New Hampshire
Coordinates43°31′42″N 71°28′13″W / 43.5284°N 71.4702°W / 43.5284; -71.4702
Built1914 (1914)
NRHP reference No.100005742[1]
Added to NRHPNovember 5, 2020


See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c "Colonial Theatre complex in Laconia named to National Register of Historic Places". NH.gov (Press release). New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. November 12, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2021.

Further reading edit

  • Mortensen, Michael (December 22, 2020). "Colonial named to National Register of Historic Places". The Laconia Daily Sun. Laconia, New Hampshire. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  • "Colonial Theatre complex in Laconia named to National Register of Historic Places". thelaker.com. Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. November 24, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2021.

External links edit

  • 609 Main Street Colonial Theatre Block Redevelopment website