New Castle in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Warner Brothers' First Theater

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 28, 2014

1. Warner Brothers' First Theater Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

An early milestone for the Warners' film empire was the operation of Harry, Sam, & Albert Warner of a theater here, 1906-07. It seated 99 persons, who could view three movies for a nickel. Sixteen years later, Warner Bros. Pictures was established.

Erected 2014 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.

Location. 40° 59.961′ N, 80° 20.653′ W. Marker is in New Castle, Pennsylvania, in Lawrence County. Marker is on South Mill Street near Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Castle PA 16101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lawrence County (approx. half a mile away); "Squaw Campaign" (approx. 0.7 miles away); Mahoningtown Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.6 miles away); Kuskuskies Towns (approx. 2.9 miles away); The First M.E. Church in Lawrence County

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(approx. 3.4 miles away); Millennium Park (approx. 4.1 miles away); a different marker also named Millennium Park (approx. 4.1 miles away); a different marker also named Millennium Park (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Castle.

Also see . . .
1. Warner Brothers. Official site with trailer, information, showtimes and downloads (Submitted on June 28, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

2. Wikipedia article on Warner Brothers. (Submitted on June 28, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
3. Harry Warner at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on June 28, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
4. Samuel Warner at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on June 28, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
5. Albert Warner at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on June 28, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
6. Cinema Treasures article on the dedication. (Submitted on June 28, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Additional commentary.
1. Marker Rededication
The marker was rededicated on June 26, 2014

— Submitted June 28, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 28, 2014

2. Warner Brothers' First Theater Marker

Warner Brothers' First Theater image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 28, 2014

3. Warner Brothers' First Theater

Interior of the former theater, redone to replicate the original fascia.

Warner Brothers' First Theater decal image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 28, 2014

4. Warner Brothers' First Theater decal

Historic Warner Cascade Theatre
New Castle, PA
"Where It All Began!"
1907

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 28, 2014

5. Warner Brothers' First Theater

Projector once used in the former theater

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 696 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 28, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.