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OHIO HISTORIC INVENTORY
Building Number: HEN-119-5 County: Henry Location of Negatives: L-NWOHPO-1HA Present Name: State Theater Other Name(s): State Theater Location: E. Washington Street Street: E. Washington Street City: Napoleon U.T.M. Reference: 16 740490 4585990 Structure Type: Building On National Register?: N Is it eligible?: Part of Estab. Hist. Dist.?: N District Potential?: Y Name of District: | Thematic Category: 20th Century Date(s) or Period: 1929 Style or Design: Neo-classic Architect or Engineer: Contractor or Builder: Original Use: Theater Present Use: Theater Ownership: Private Owner: Alice Zimmer Open to Public?: Y Local Contact: Henry County Historical Society Other Surveys: | No. Stories: 2 Basement?: Y Foundation: Walls: Brick Roof Type: Flat-asphalt Front Bays: 3 Side Bays: Wall Treatment: Quoins/polychrome brick Plan Shape: Rectangular Changes: Interior Condition: Good Exterior Condition: Good Preservation Underway?: Y Endangered?: N By What?: Visible from Road?: Y Distance to Road: 15 feet Frontage on Road: 40 feet | |||
| Further Description: Limestone trim exhibits Neo-classic motifs in cornice, quoins, window lunette hoodmolds, and keystones. Original classically inspired marquee still extends over walk. Very little exterior change over the years. | |||||
| History and Significance: Mr. Clark M. Young had this building constructed to use as a movie theater in 1929. It remains as Napoleon's only in-town movie theater. | |||||
| Description of Environment and Outbuildings: Sits on main street in Napoleon's central business district. | |||||
| Sources of Information: Henry County Court House. Observation. Henry County Historical Society |
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| © 2005 Henry County Historical Society |
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