New Granada Theater, Pittsburgh

Name: New Granada Theater
Address: 2007 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States

#176 among attractions in Pittsburgh

Concerts and shows, Theater, Historical place

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The New Granada Theater at 2007 Centre Avenue in the Hill District neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was built in 1927 and 1928. This Art Deco theater was designed by architect Louis Arnett Stuart Bellinger, and originally was a Pythian Temple, a meeting place for the Knights of Pythias. In this case, it was a lodge for a group of African American construction workers known as the Knights of the Pythian. In the 1930s, the building was sold to Harry Hendel, who moved two blocks from his old Granada Theater to this New Granada Theater. The building was remodeled in 1937 and 1938 by Alfred M. Marks, and it became a movie theater as well as a place for live entertainment, music and dancing. Jazz legends such as Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie and Cab Calloway performed at this location. ()

Architectural style: Art DecoCoordinates: 40°26'38"N, 79°58'48"W

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2007 Centre AvenueCentral Pittsburgh (Middle Hill)Pittsburgh 15219 United States

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New Granada Theater – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: PPG Paints Arena, Petersen Events Center, Heinz History Center, August Wilson African American Cultural Center.

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Sport venue, Sport
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to New Granada Theater?

Nearby attractions include August Wilson House, Pittsburgh (8 min walk), St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, Pittsburgh (10 min walk), City View, Pittsburgh (11 min walk), Hill District, Pittsburgh (12 min walk).

How to get to New Granada Theater by public transport?

The nearest stations to New Granada Theater:

Bus

Penn Station D • Lines: 1, 71, Metro Commuter (15 min walk)
Penn Station (16 min walk)

Train

Pittsburgh Union Station (16 min walk)

Light rail

Steel Plaza • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (22 min walk)
Wood Street • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (27 min walk)