Herndon in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Herndon Theatre

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 27, 2021

1. Herndon Theatre Marker

Inscription. This building was built in 1921 by Thomas E. Reed as the Herndon Theatre. Reed operated the building as a movie house for several years. He sold it to Henry Lego who continued to operate the theater. Up until its closure in the 1960s, the Herndon Theatre was an important social venue in Herndon. In addition to showing movies, the theater provided meeting space, held dances, and hosted live performances.

Erected by Town of Herndon, Virginia.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Town of Herndon series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 38° 58.173′ N, 77° 23.193′ W. Marker is in Herndon, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It is on Elden Street (Virginia Route 228/606) just west of Spring Street ( Route 675), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 757 Elden St, Herndon VA 20170, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

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in Northern Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Herndon Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Herndon Fire Department (within shouting distance of this marker); Mosby's Raid (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Herndon Fortnightly Club (about 300 feet away); Herndon Station Raid (about 400 feet away); Herndon Station (about 400 feet away); Tracks Into History (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Herndon.

The Herndon Theatre building, home of The Upholstery Shop as of the date of this photo image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 27, 2021

2. The Herndon Theatre building, home of The Upholstery Shop as of the date of this photo

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 500 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.