State Theater - Deposit, NY - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

"Deposit's State Theater originally opened in 1937 with a showing of "When's your Birthday", starring Joe E. Brown. The theater was built by the Kallet-Comerford theater chain which operated several theaters throughout upstate New York. The unique agate blue, Chinese-red, and black Carrara Glass panels that covered the front of the building (also known as "Vitrolite"), were installed by the Syracuse Glass Company. With its twenty-foot wide, seven-foot tall marquee covered with blue and ruby-red neon lights and nearly one hundred flashing incandescent bulbs, there was never a question what was showing at the State Theater. To top off the experience, the 600-seat theater featured two Super Simplex projectors and Western Electric "Mirrorphonic Sound."...Today, after three devastating catastrophes, thousands of volunteer hours, and the tireless efforts of a small group of citizens, Deposit's State Theater stands out as a glimmering gem on the main street of this small town."

Street address: 148 Front St Deposit, NY USA County / Borough / Parish: Broome Year listed: 1995 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture Art Deco Periods of significance: 1925-1949 Historic function: Recreation And Culture Theater Current function: Recreation And Culture Theater Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Secondary Website 2: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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