Lincoln Theatre (New Haven, Connecticut) facts for kids
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| Location | 1 Lincoln St., New Haven, Connecticut |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1924 |
| Architect | Russell, Samuel G.; Gray, George H. |
| Architectural style | Modern Movement, Modern Free-Style |
| NRHP reference No. | 84001134 |
| Added to NRHP | March 1, 1984 |
The Lincoln Theatre, also known as Little Theatre on Lincoln Street, is a special old building in New Haven, Connecticut. It was built in 1924. This theatre is important because it's the only one left in Connecticut from a time called the Little Theatre Movement (1911-1933). The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. After a big renovation in the 2010s, the theatre reopened. It is now called the ACES Little Theatre.
What is the Lincoln Theatre?
The Lincoln Theatre is located on Lincoln Street in New Haven. This street is a short dead end, not far from the New Haven Green. The building has different parts. At the front, there's an entrance and the main theatre hall. Behind that are areas for the stage and dressing rooms. A newer part made of glass and stone was added to the side of the original building.
The Theatre's Journey Through Time
The Lincoln Theatre was built in 1924. It was the only theatre in Connecticut specifically built for one of the "Little Theatre Movement" groups. These groups were popular at the time. The theatre was used actively by its original group until 1935. A professor from Yale University, Jack Randall Crawford, was a big part of its creative work.
In 1935, the theatre was taken over by the Federal Theater Project. This was a program from the Works Progress Administration that helped artists. This program ended in 1939. After that, the theatre showed plays until 1945. Then, it became a movie theatre, showing movies from other countries and special art films. Robert Spodick owned the Lincoln Theatre during this time. He also owned other movie theatres in New Haven. The Lincoln Theatre closed its doors in 1982.
The Theatre Today
In 1986, a local education group called ACES Educational Center for the Arts bought the building. They used it for their own events, and sometimes for public shows. In 2012, the theatre had a major renovation and upgrade. During this work, they made sure to keep some of its original Art Deco style inside. Today, it continues to be a place for arts and education.
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