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
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 (PHMC) series list.
Location. 40° 59.961′ N, 80° 20.653′ W. Marker is in New Castle, Pennsylvania, in Lawrence County. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Northwestern Pennsylvania and in Greater Pittsburgh. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lawrence County Civil War Memorial (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lawrence County Spanish American War Memorial (about 800 feet away); Lawrence County World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Canal Crossing (approx. 0.2 miles away); 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). Touch for a list and map
this page online
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
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, June 28, 2014
3. Warner Brothers' First Theater
Interior of the former theater, redone to replicate the original fascia.
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
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 July 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,728 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 28, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
