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Warner Theatre
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National Register of Historic Places

Warner Theatre

On the National Register since 198442 years
Art DecoListed 1984Torrington
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About Warner Theatre

Warner Theatre, at 68-82 Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 16, 1984. It was among the first 2 of Torrington’s 13 listings. The Register lists it for its recreation, architecture and performing arts, at the state level. It describes its style as Art Deco, as it does for 23 other Connecticut listings. The listing covers 2.5 acres. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isAmerican cinema palace turned performing arts center in Torrington, Connecticut USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 56 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1931 to today

  1. 1931Built, designed by Thomas W. Lamb
  2. 1984Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 42 years
Visit

Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes

68-82 Main St., Torrington · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies

Around it

6 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

More like it

Art Deco style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Art Deco.

Memories of Warner Theatre

The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.

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Questions about Warner Theatre

Is Warner Theatre on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 16, 1984 (Register number 84001098).

Is Warner Theatre a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Oliver Wolcott House, 5.1 miles away.

Can you visit Warner Theatre?

It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.

Where can I read the history of Warner Theatre?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 56 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 132354977 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.