Penn Yan in Yates County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Sampson Theatre

Opened October 12, 1910.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 22, 2022

1. Sampson Theatre Marker

Inscription.
Designed by Dr. Frank Sampson and Frank Harrison, Architect. Site of vaudeville, musical & comedy acts. Closed ca. 1929.

Erected 2021 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 876.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 12, 1910.

Location. 42° 39.681′ N, 77° 3.139′ W. Marker is in Penn Yan, New York, in Yates County. It is on East Elm Street just east of Basin Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located along the sidewalk near the southwest corner of the subject building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 East Elm Street, Penn Yan NY 14527, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

specifically in Western New York,

and in the Finger Lakes.

It is also in the American Northeast

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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Owl’s Nest (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 101 Main Street (about 400 feet away); 103 Main Street (about 400 feet away); 115 Main Street (about 400 feet away); Birkett Mills' World Record Pancake Griddle (about 500 feet away); 131 Main Street (about 500 feet away); 130 Main Street

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(about 500 feet away); The John T. Andrews Gates (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Penn Yan.

Regarding Sampson Theatre. National Register of Historic Places #08001035.

Also see . . .
1. Sampson Theatre.

The Sampson Theatre is a three-story, poured in place, concrete building. It measures 60 feet wide and 100 feet deep and consists of two sections: a front auditorium section and a rear stage section. The theater was originally used for vaudeville and as a movie theater. In 1929, it was converted for use as a miniature golf course, and later was used as a warehouse for tires.

(Submitted on May 23, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. The Sampson Theatre.

For 20 years the Sampson was the center of entertainment and live stage productions in Penn Yan. But with the coming of motion pictures and the building of the Elmwood Theater, the Sampson become less relevant in the life of the community. So, in 1930 it's use as a theatre ended. since that time the building has served several purposes, some not too glamorous! But now, nearly 100 years after its construction, there is new hope for old Sampson!
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 22, 2022

2. Sampson Theatre Marker
(looking east along Elm Street • southwest corner of Sampson Theatre building is covered in vines in left background)
Work is under way for the restoration of the building to be used in its original role — a place of entertainment.

(Submitted on May 23, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

3. Sampson Theatre Walking Tour Video.

Michael Cappelluti of ArtWorks Studios presents a film of a guided walking tour given by John Christensen of Penn Yan Theatre Company. (May 31, 2017)

(Submitted on May 23, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

4. Sampson Theatre - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on October 30, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Sampson Theatre (<i>southwest elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 22, 2022

3. Sampson Theatre (southwest elevation)

(marker is located near left/southwest corner of building)

Sampson Theatre (<i>south/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 22, 2022

4. Sampson Theatre (south/front elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 711 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 23, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.