Marker Logo HMdb.org THE HISTORICAL
MARKER DATABASE
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
Capitol Hill in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Home Theatre 1916-1951

1230 C Street NE

 
 
Home Theatre 1916-1951 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 20, 2019
1. Home Theatre 1916-1951 Marker
Inscription.
Designed 1916
in Moorish Revival Style

Architect
William S. Plager
(1860-1946)

Photo: circa 1926
Goode Collection
Library of Congress


Redesigned 1941
in Art Deco Style

Architect
Mihran Mesrobian
(1889-1975)

Photo: 1950
Wymer Collection
Historical Society
of Washington


The building was purchased in 1952 for use by the Church of the Lord Jesus Chris of the Apostolic Faith

 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureChurches & ReligionEntertainmentIndustry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.
 
Location. 38° 53.607′ N, 76° 59.489′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Capitol Hill. Marker is on 11th Street Northeast south of C Street Northeast, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 249 11th Street Northeast, Washington DC 20002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lola Beaver Memorial Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Freedmen’s Memorial Monument to Abraham Lincoln (approx. ¼ mile away); Carolina Theatre
Paid Advertisement
Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.
Click or scan to see
this page online
(approx. ¼ mile away); Mary McLeod Bethune (approx. 0.3 miles away); Henrietta Vinton Davis Residence (approx. 0.4 miles away); Nathanael Greene Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Furies House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mediterranean Imports (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
 
Home Theatre 1916-1951 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 20, 2019
2. Home Theatre 1916-1951 Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

Share this page.  
Share on Tumblr
m=134068

CeraNet Cloud Computing sponsors the Historical Marker Database.
This website earns income from purchases you make after using our links to Amazon.com. We appreciate your support.
Paid Advertisement
Apr. 19, 2024