Newburgh in Warrick County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Princess Theatre Building

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

1. The Princess Theatre Building Marker

Inscription. Built by Herman Schumacher after 1915. The Newburgh Amusement Co. formed in 1918 to present theatrical plays, operas, concerts, and motion pictures. Latest motion pictures of the times were shown from 1917 until 1956. Later it became a community play house.

Erected 1983 by Women's Club of Newburgh, Indiana.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Indiana, Women's Club of Newburgh series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 37° 56.649′ N, 87° 24.3′ W. Marker is in Newburgh, Indiana, in Warrick County. Marker is on State Street (County Road 850 W) south of East Jennings Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 State St, Newburgh IN 47630, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Citizens Bank – Newburgh State Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Landing Site – Major John Sprinkle (within shouting distance of this marker); Exchange Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Evansville Suburban and Newburgh Traction Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Phelps-Sargeant Block

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Rutledge House (within shouting distance of this marker); DeForest-Lawhead-Freels Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Abshier Ice House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newburgh.

Also see . . . Princess Theater. Details and brief history of the theater. (John Story, Cinema Treasures) (Submitted on October 6, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

2. The Princess Theatre Building Marker

Snowy State Street image. Click for full size.

via Newburgh Chandler Public Library Weldon Collection (Public Domain), 1918

3. Snowy State Street

The Princess Theatre is partially visible on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on October 6, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.