Fulton Opera House
Lancaster, United States
Open to visitors
The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.
Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.
Find out more
- OfficialOfficial website↗
- Heritage registerNational Register of Historic Places↗
- ReferenceCinema Treasures↗
- Further readingEncyclopædia Britannica↗
The Fulton Opera House in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, designed by architect Samuel Sloan, is reportedly the oldest working theatre in the United States. Originally built as both a movie theater and opera house, it stands in the heart of historic downtown Lancaster. The building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today it operates as a League of Regional Theatres class B regional theater, continuing its long tradition of live performance and cultural programming.
Architect
- Type
- movie theater, opera house
- Heritage
- National Register of Historic Places listed place, National Historic Landmark
- Place
- Lancaster, United States
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