Landmark Theatre
Address |
362 S. Salina St. Syracuse, NY 13202 (map) |
Area |
Heart of Downtown |
Phone |
475-7980 |
Web |
http://www.landmarktheatre.org |
Landmark Theatre
Located in the heart of downtown Syracuse, the Syracuse Area Landmark Theatre is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1927, the theatre has a capacity of 2,900. It was designed by Thomas Lamb, and decorated with an Indo-Persian theme. The Landmark hosts Broadway touring companies, classic and recently released films, concerts, community theater productions, and was one of the many sites of the 2004 Syracuse International Film Festival.
The cooperation of Marcus Loew and architect Thomas W. Lamb brought about this ultimate example of 1920's theatre design (1927). Lamb, a prolific and imaginative architect, created an Indo-Persian “fantasy world” in the magnificent lobbies and auditorium. Featuring a sweeping grand staircase, a grand promenade, a guilded vault and a proscenium arch, this theatre was saved from demolition in 1977 by an outpouring of public support. The 2900 seat theatre has excellent stage facilities and superb acoustics. The building has been placed on The National Register of Historic Places.
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The Downtown Neighborhoods
Armory Square • Downtown East • Hanover Square
