| Palace Theatre | |
|---|---|
 | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Art Deco[3] |
| Town or city | 305 Mason Avenue Cape Charles, Virginia |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 37°16′2.3″N76°1′2.5″W / 37.267306°N 76.017361°W /37.267306; -76.017361 |
| Completed | 1941[1] |
| Technical details | |
| Size | 400 Seats[3] |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Alfred M. Lublin[1][2] |
ThePalace Theatre is a historicmovie house located at 305 Mason Avenue,Cape Charles, Virginia, United States. It currently functions as aperforming arts venue.[4]
Built in 1941, the Palace Theatre originally served as amovie house.[5][6] The building was designed by the German-born architect Alfred M. Lublin,[7] an admirer ofGropius.[8]
On July 7, 1998, the non-profit organization Arts Enter acquired the theatre to use for arts and cultural events and education.[5] In addition, Arts Enter commenced a renovation project to restore the theatre to its original condition.[1][9]