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The '''Mishler Theatre''' is a [[Beaux-Arts architecture|Beaux-Arts]] [[theatre|stage]] and [[movie theater]] located at 1208 Twelfth Avenue in [[Altoona, Pennsylvania]]. It was designed by Albert E. Westover and built by local theatre owner and manager Isaac Charles Mishler and opened on February 15, 1906. Nine months later, the neighboring Rothert building caught fire, which quickly spread to the theater, destroying the interior. The theater was rebuilt and re-opened in 1907.<ref name="marker">[http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=819 "Marker Details: Charles Mishler"], ExplorePAHistory.com.</ref><ref name="arch">{{cite web| url = https://www.dot7.state.pa.us/ce/SelectWelcome.asp| title = National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania| publisher = CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System| format = Searchable database}} ''Note:'' This includes {{cite web| url = {{NRHP-PA|H001301_01H.pdf}}| title = National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Mishler Theatre| accessdate = 2011-11-03| author = Eleanore H. Steckman and William K. Watson| format = PDF| date= August 1972}}</ref>
The '''Mishler Theatre''' is a [[Beaux-Arts architecture|Beaux-Arts]] [[theatre|stage]] and [[movie theater]] located at 1208 Twelfth Avenue in [[Altoona, Pennsylvania]].<ref name="marker">[http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=819 "Marker Details: Charles Mishler"], ExplorePAHistory.com.</ref><ref name="arch">{{cite web| url = https://www.dot7.state.pa.us/ce/SelectWelcome.asp| title = National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania| publisher = CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System| format = Searchable database}} ''Note:'' This includes {{cite web| url = {{NRHP-PA|H001301_01H.pdf}}| title = National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Mishler Theatre| accessdate = 2011-11-03| author = Eleanore H. Steckman and William K. Watson| format = PDF| date= August 1972}}</ref>


== History ==
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It was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1973, and is located in the [[Downtown Altoona Historic District]].<ref name="nris"/>
It was designed by Albert E. Westover and built by local theatre owner and manager Isaac Charles Mishler and opened on February 15, 1906. Nine months later, the neighboring Rothert building caught fire, which quickly spread to the theater, destroying the interior. The theater was rebuilt and re-opened in 1907.<ref name="marker" /><ref name="arch" />


In 1924, Isaac Mishler announced his retirement and later sold the theatre in 1931.<ref name="marker" />
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==Restoration==
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After disuse in the mid-20th century, the theatre was considered for [[demolition]] in 1965. In response, the Altoona Community Theatre and the [[Blair County Arts Foundation]] purchased it and began renovation. The theatre reopened in 1969 for a performance of ''[[The Sound of Music]]''.<ref name="act">[http://www.altoonacommunitytheatre.com/history.htm "A Brief History"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100924195425/http://www.altoonacommunitytheatre.com/history.htm |date=2010-09-24 }}, the Altoona Community Theatre.</ref>


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After disuse in the mid-20th century, the theatre was considered for [[demolition]] in 1965. In response, the Altoona Community Theatre and the [[Blair County Arts Foundation]] purchased it and began renovations. When the theatre reopened in 1969, their inaugural performance was ''[[The Sound of Music]]''.<ref name="act">[http://www.altoonacommunitytheatre.com/history.htm "A Brief History"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100924195425/http://www.altoonacommunitytheatre.com/history.htm|date=2010-09-24}}, the Altoona Community Theatre.</ref>
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Early renovation included replacement of the seats and the lobby's [[chandelier]], the new one purchased in 1970 at a [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] auction. Major structural, [[plumbing]], and [[electrical wiring|electrical]] work began in the early 1990s. At the most recent estimate, the restoration has cost more than $1 million.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Zeak|first=Matthew|date=|title=The Mishler: Blair County's Historic Playhouse|url=https://www.pabook.libraries.psu.edu/literary-cultural-heritage-map-pa/feature-articles/mishler-blair-countys-historic-playhouse|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-07-27|website=Pennsylvania Center for the Book}}</ref>

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It was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1973, and is located in the [[Downtown Altoona Historic District]].<ref name="nris" />

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==Restoration==
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Early renovations included replacement of the seats and the lobby's [[chandelier]] with the new one purchased in 1970 at a [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] auction. Major structural, [[plumbing]], and [[electrical wiring|electrical]] work began in the early 1990s. At the most recent estimate, the restoration has cost more than $1 million.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Zeak|first=Matthew|date=|title=The Mishler: Blair County's Historic Playhouse|url=https://www.pabook.libraries.psu.edu/literary-cultural-heritage-map-pa/feature-articles/mishler-blair-countys-historic-playhouse|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-07-27|website=Pennsylvania Center for the Book}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 15:20, 4 August 2020

Mishler Theatre
Front of the theater
Map
Address1208 12th Avenue
Altoona, Pennsylvania
United States
OwnerBlair County Arts Foundation
DesignationNational Register of Historic Places
Construction
OpenedFebruary 15, 1906
Rebuilt1907
Mishler Theatre
Mishler Theatre is located in Pennsylvania
Mishler Theatre
Mishler Theatre is located in the United States
Mishler Theatre
Location1208 12th Ave., Altoona, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°32′59″N 78°24′7″W / 40.54972°N 78.40194°W / 40.54972; -78.40194
Arealess than one acre
Built1906
ArchitectAlbert E. Westover
Architectural styleBeaux Arts
NRHP reference No.73001592[1]
Added to NRHPApril 11, 1973
Years active1906 – present
ArchitectDaniel Connaughton
Website
http://mishlertheatre.org/

The Mishler Theatre is a Beaux-Arts stage and movie theater located at 1208 Twelfth Avenue in Altoona, Pennsylvania.[2][3]

History

It was designed by Albert E. Westover and built by local theatre owner and manager Isaac Charles Mishler and opened on February 15, 1906. Nine months later, the neighboring Rothert building caught fire, which quickly spread to the theater, destroying the interior. The theater was rebuilt and re-opened in 1907.[2][3]

In 1924, Isaac Mishler announced his retirement and later sold the theatre in 1931.[2]

After disuse in the mid-20th century, the theatre was considered for demolition in 1965. In response, the Altoona Community Theatre and the Blair County Arts Foundation purchased it and began renovations. When the theatre reopened in 1969, their inaugural performance was The Sound of Music.[4]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, and is located in the Downtown Altoona Historic District.[1]

Restoration

Early renovations included replacement of the seats and the lobby's chandelier with the new one purchased in 1970 at a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer auction. Major structural, plumbing, and electrical work began in the early 1990s. At the most recent estimate, the restoration has cost more than $1 million.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c "Marker Details: Charles Mishler", ExplorePAHistory.com.
  3. ^ a b "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes Eleanore H. Steckman and William K. Watson (August 1972). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Mishler Theatre" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-11-03.
  4. ^ "A Brief History" Archived 2010-09-24 at the Wayback Machine, the Altoona Community Theatre.
  5. ^ Zeak, Matthew. "The Mishler: Blair County's Historic Playhouse". Pennsylvania Center for the Book. Retrieved 2020-07-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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