Tiffin in Seneca County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Ritz Theater

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 2, 2022

1. The Ritz Theater Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

When The Ritz Theatre first opened on December 20, 1928, downtown Tiffin had three theaters in operation catering to an eager public. Original builders Dan Kerwin and Adam Ritzler (after whom the theater was named) dreamed of a movie palace more grand and beautiful than anything the area had ever seen. Completed in just nine months, The Ritz was instantly dubbed "Tiffin's quarter-million-dollar movie palace.” Renovated in 1998, The Ritz currently operates as a vibrant performing arts center hosting local, regional and national touring artists.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is December 20, 1928.

Location. 41° 6.992′ N, 83° 10.618′ W. Marker is in Tiffin, Ohio, in Seneca County. Marker is on South Washington Street (Ohio Route 231) south of South Monroe Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28 S Washington St, Tiffin OH 44883, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Founding of Tiffin (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial Bridge

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 2, 2022

2. The Ritz Theater Marker

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(within shouting distance of this marker); State's First Female Lawyers (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial Bridge (about 500 feet away); Camp Ball (about 500 feet away); Fort Ball (about 600 feet away); World War I (about 600 feet away); Seneca County World War II Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tiffin.

The Ritz Theater image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 2, 2022

3. The Ritz Theater

National Register of Historic Places plaque for the theater image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 2, 2022

4. National Register of Historic Places plaque for the theater

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 10, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.