Warner Theatre, Morgantown
Facts and practical information
The Warner Theater is a historic Art Deco movie theater at 147 High Street in downtown Morgantown, West Virginia, United States. Opened June 12, 1931, it was designed by architect John Eberson, whose theaters included the since-demolished Colonial and Astor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Calvert in Washington, D.C., and the Capitol in Chicago, Illinois; and the extant Cinema le Grand Rex in Paris, France, the Capitol in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, the Dixie in Staunton, Virginia, and the American in The Bronx, New York City. Built at a cost of $400,000,about $5 million today, it featured a 50-foot vertical marquee illuminated with over 6,000 light bulbs of different colors, though the vertical marquee has since been removed, and many of the original light bulbs on the rest of the marquee were replaced with neon strips. ()
Downtown MorgantownMorgantown
Warner Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: St. Mary's Orthodox Church, Metropolitan Theatre, Monongalia Arts Center, Monongalia County Courthouse.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Warner Theatre by public transport?
Train
- Walnut (3 min walk)
- Beechurst (12 min walk)
Bus
- Mountain Line Deport (4 min walk)
- FlixBus Morgantown • Lines: 2668 (27 min walk)