Henrico Theatre Clock - Highland Springs, VA
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N 37° 32.615 W 077° 19.524
18S E 294562 N 4157717
Clock in the facade of Henrico Theatre. Designed by IBM, the clock was high tech in its day.
Waymark Code: WM82TC
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 01/17/2010
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The Henrico Theatre in Highland Springs opened April 25, 1938. The first film shown was "Thin Ice" starring Sonja Henie and Tyrone Power. Ticket prices were $0.25 for adults and $0.10 for children. The Art Deco building was designed by Edward F. Sinnott, Sr. of Richmond, and it was owned by Charles A. Somma and B. N. Somma who also built Richmond's Byrd Theatre several years before.
The Theatre closed in 1996 and fell into disrepair. In 1999 the County of Henrico purchased the building and initiated a $5.8 million restoration program. The original seating capacity of over 800 was reduced to 400 in order to expand the lobby. A grand re-opening ceremony took place October 27, 2007. In addition to films, the theatre hosts cultural events and can be rented for meetings and other gatherings.
Status: Working
Display: Mounted
Year built: 04/25/1938
Web link to additional info: Not listed
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