Medina Masonic Temple and Medina Theater

Medina Masonic Temple and Medina Theater
Medina Masonic Temple
Location 120 N. Elmwood Ave. and 139 W. Liberty St., Medina, Ohio
Coordinates 41°08′23″N 81°51′56″W / 41.139803°N 81.865511°W / 41.139803; -81.865511Coordinates: 41°08′23″N 81°51′56″W / 41.139803°N 81.865511°W / 41.139803; -81.865511
Area less than one acre
Built 1924
Architect Ridley and Glazier; Burrows, George Howard
Architectural style Greek Ionic
NRHP reference # 02001210[1]
Added to NRHP October 22, 2002

The Medina Masonic Temple and Medina Theater in Medina, Ohio was the first movie theater in Medina. Constructed in 1924 this two screen auditorium operated from 1937 until its closure in 2000.[2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.[1]

The city of Medina purchased the building in July 2015[2] and voted to demolish it in July 2016 to make a gravel parking lot.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 http://www.cleveland.com/medina/index.ssf/2015/05/masonic_temple_will_tumble_for.html
  3. http://medinagazette.northcoastnow.com/2016/06/27/medina-set-to-raze-masonic-temple/


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