Ohio Theatre (Loudonville)
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This article is about the theater in Loudonville, Ohio. For other uses, see Ohio Theatre (disambiguation).
The Ohio Theatre in Loudonville is one of many theaters in the state of Ohio named Ohio Theatre. The Loudonville Ohio Theatre is situated at 146 North Water Street, and was built on the site of the town's first theatrical building of 1874.
The current building built during 1909-1910 cost the city just over $33,000 and was financed by a 5% bond system. The building was multi-functional when it opened its doors in 1911 at the time housing the Ohio village offices, its fire department and its jail on the first floor. On the second floor was the council chambers, police department, and a public library.
Finally at the rear of the building stood the Opera House with its 700 seats. That Opera House was used for civic gatherings, cultural events and various forms of live entertainment.
On its opening day of December 27, 1910 the Opera House featured a special scenic and electrical show titled, The Flaming Arrow which had been preceded by a street parade as well as a free concert featuring the town band.
