Capitol Theatre (Port Chester, New York)
Capitol Theatre, September 2016 | |
| Address | 149 Westchester Avenue |
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| Location | Port Chester, New York |
| Owner | Peter Shapiro |
| Type | movie palace |
| Capacity | 1,800 |
| Opened | 1926 |
| Website | |
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Capitol Theatre | |
| Location | 147-151 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, New York |
| Coordinates | 41°0′6″N 73°39′56″W / 41.00167°N 73.66556°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Architect | Thomas W. Lamb |
| NRHP reference No. | 84003426 |
| Added to NRHP | June 7, 1984 |
The Capitol Theatre is a historic theater located in the village of Port Chester, Westchester County, New York. It was designed by noted theater architect Thomas W. Lamb (1871–1942) and built in 1926. The 1,800-seat facility operates as a concert venue, hosting musicians and occasionally comedians, and is owned and operated by New York City-based concert promoter Peter Shapiro. The Capitol Theatre has a long history, with tenures as a movie theater and catering hall, in addition to hosting concerts.