Nomination for Warner Theater

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Form No. 10-300 REV. (9/77) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES MAY 3 I 1980 INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN HOW TO COMPLETE NATIONAL REGISTER FORMS TYPE ALL ENTRIES -- COMPLETE APPLICABLE SECTIONS AND/OR COMMON Youngstown Symphony Center and Powers Auditorium STREET & NUMBER -NOT FOR PUBLICATION CITY. TOWN CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 19 - Lyle Williams - VICINITY OF PRESENT USE * DISTRICT X PRIVATE STRUCTURE -WORK IN PROGRESS - PRIVATE RESIDENCE *ENTERTAINMENT * YES: RESTRICTED _IN PROCESS -BEING CONSIDERED - YES: UNRESTRICTED 4 OWNER OF PROPERTY Youngstown Symphony Society, Inc. 5 LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION REGISTRY OF DEEDS, ETC.

REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS DEPOSITORY FOR SURVEY RECORDS Youngstown 44503 039 Courthouse SCIENTIFIC DATE LOCATION COMMERCIAL CODE HISTORIC Mahoning ACCESSIBLE OWNERSHIP CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY MUSEUM Ohio GOVERNMENT RELIGIOUS STATE AGRICULTURE PARK NAME MILITARY INDUSTRIAL 120 Market Street COUNTY STATUS DATE ENTERED BUILDING(S) PUBLIC ACQUISITION _TRANSPORTATION Warner Theater TITLE 260 West Federal Plaza OTHER: _PUBLIC _BOTH _UNOCCUPIED FOR NPS USE ONLY -SITE RECEIVED OCT 2 5 1979 *EDUCATIONAL -FEDERAL STATE COUNTY LOCAL OBJECT Mahoning County Courthouse 7 DESCRIPTION * EXCELLENT _MOVED DATE DESCRIBE THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL (IF KNOWN) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

Description of the property

level, a loge, a lower balcony and an upper balcony. The stage is 60 75,000 square feet. in each bay, giving the effect of a Hall of Mirrors. The Spanish ornamental staircase, false balconies, sculptured wall reliefs, and an illuminated "sky" ceiling. floor of the grand lobby, which originally sloped from the entrance. to the auditorium foyer, was made level. The main alterations to the auditorium consist of a stage extension, an orchestra pit, time, the front exterior elevation was remodeled with a new marquee CONDITION UNEXPOSED DETERIORATED FAIR GOOD and a new marble facade.The original bronze doors remain.In spite an acoustical shell in the stage house, and suspended acoustical frame is a structural steel system with masonry exterior walls.The auditorium is a restrained Renaissance eclecticism with rococo details. are two floors of office space in front of the auditorium.

The building level adjacent to the entrance foyer are two small retail spaces.There CHECK ONE panelsin the uppermost part of the auditorium dome. At the same retained, and the interiors in particular still convey the feeling and arches, paneled with plaster reliefs of classical figures in blue and The main areas of architectural interest are the grand lobby, the The ceiling of the lobby consists of a shallow vault with transverse Spanish room and the auditorium.The style of the lobby and the on both sides of the stage. A grand lobby leads from the street entrance room opens off the lobby at the auditorium foyer and contains an association of the period and the history of the building.

has a total of ll4 rooms and spaces, and the total area is approximately XORIGINAL SITE _UNALTERED plan of the structure includes a 2,5o0-seat auditorium with a main floor -RUINS to the auditorium foyer and a large Spanish style lounge. On the ground white.The side walls contain giant mirrored arches with draperies of the alterations, the basic integrity of the structure has been The theater was renovated asa symphony hall in 1968-1969. The AREAS OF

Statement of significance

history and that they are "distinctive, unrepeatable, and rooted in their time and place." (Historic Preservation, May-June 1979); 2) The Warner Theater is the only one of its kind surviving in Youngstown, Ohio, and The Warners, founders of Warner Brothers Pictures, one of the giants Benjamin Warner, operated a motion picture theater in downtown Youngs- town. Harry, Sam, Jack, and Albert Warner were early pioneers in the film industry, and they built and operated many theaters throughout required for its operation. Architecturally, the interior design is a palace styles such as Romanesque, Egyptian, or Aztec. Center and Powers Auditorium, which reopened in September, 1969.

1800-1899 1400-1499 1600-1699 1931-1968 1500-1599 1700-1799 ART SIGNIFICANCE BUILDER/ARCHITECT TRANSPORTATION PERIOD ECONOMICS AGRICULTURE LITERATURE SCULPTURE INDUSTRY MILITARY _PHILOSOPHY _ENGINEERING Rapp and Rapp _POLITICS/GOVERNMENT XARCHITECTURE architecture embodies the distinctive characteristics of eclectic motion _EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT C.W.and George L.Rapp.It was constructed by Heller Brothers The building was designed by the Chicago firm of theater architects, impressive statistics on the theater's electrical equipment and the power picture theater design and possesses high artistic values, and its rococo of the motion picture industry; were a Youngstown family.

Their father, _COMMUNICATIONS theater in their home town.Youngstown's Warner Theater was built variation of the classical idiom, rather than the more exotic movie In 1968-1969 the theater was remodeled as the Youngstown Symphony The Warner Theater was constructed in1930-1931.Although the property Mr.and Mrs.Edward E.Powers and general fund raising of $350,000. picture palaces are a unique expression ofa broad pattern of American the famous Warner Brothers built it as a family memorial;3) The has achieved its significance within the last fifty years (1979),it is of as a memorial to their parents and to their late brother Samuel. XTHEATER _COMMERCE - RELIGION Erected ata costof $l,500,000,it opened on May 14,1931,and the _MUSIC -LAW ARCHEOLOGY-PREHISTORIC _COMMUNITY PLANNING the United States. In 1924 they announced plans to erect a splendid construction company of Youngstown.

The report of the opening contained Its continued use was made possible by a donation of $250, 000 from CONSERVATION ARCHEOLOGY-HISTORIC last motion picture performance took place in February,1968. exceptional importance because: l) It is generally recognized that motion interior is in an excellent state of preservation. _INVENTION

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Bibliography, boundary description, and the people who prepared and reviewed the nomination.

MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES and Mahoning County, Ohio (Youngstown, 1975), 266, 306-307. Paul J. Ricciuti, architect. 10 GEOGRAPHICAL DATA 315, 316, and 317, known as permanent parcels no. 53-002-163, 53-002-164, and 53-002-139 respectively. 11 FORM PREPARED BY NAME / TITLE July, 1979 STREET & NUMBER CITY OR TOWN .

Cleveland 2 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER CERTIFICATION THE EVALUATED SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS PROPERTY WITHIN THE STATE IS: NATIONAL - As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-665).I criteria and procedures set forth by the National Park Service STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER SIGNATURE DATE 10/16/79 FOR NPS USE ONLY KEEPER OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER GPO 921-803 Youngstown CODE 216-721-5722 DATE NORTHING ORGANIZATION COUNTY TELEPHONE STATE Western Reserve Historical Society LOCAL Ohio SHPO 1:24,000 QUADRANGLE SCALE Youngstown City Directories.

ACREAGE NOT VERIFIED Eric Johannesen, Preservation Officer 10825 East Boulevard UTM REFERENCES ZONE EASTING hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the ATTEST 5.28.80 14,514.919.4,0 Howard C. Aley, A Heritage to Share, the Bicentennial History of Youngstowr ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY _ QUADRANGLE NAME VERBAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION LIST ALL STATES AND COUNTIES FOR PROPERTIES OVERLAPPING STATE OR COUNTY BOUNDARIES CHIEF OF REGISTRATION I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PROPERTY IS INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER Vindicator.

ZONE UTM NOT VERIFIED The property consists of Youngstown city lots less than one Photos _ ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN Inventory _ REVIEW UNIT CHIEF BRANCH CHIEF National Register Write-up OTHER HAER KEEPER CONTROL Entered ARCHEOLOGIST Maps Review TECHNICAL HISTORIAN State Federal Register Entry United States Department of the Interior-Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Send-back Re-submit Property STATE Ohio Bibliography: _ Geographical Data -- Acreage: UTM Reference (s) : on the National Register staff, telephone Certification: Date: Other: Photographic Coverage: Statement of Significance: The attached National Register Inventory-Nomination form is being returned to your office for IS RESUBMITTED.

Verbal Boundary Description: clarification of the information indicated below.PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM WHEN THE NOMINATION United States Department of the Interior-Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Map Coverage: Chief, Branch of Registration Description: Thank yoy for your attention to the above items. 202-343-6901 Working Number /0. 25. 79.2572 Ind Control ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN Inventory - Send-back - 2. 3.81 Re-submit - KEEPER OTHER ARCHEOLOGIST Maps HAER 5.28.80 HISTORIAN Photos Review Federal Register Entry National Register Write-up United States Department of the Interior-Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service REVIEW UNIT CHIEF TECHNICAL BRANCH CHIEF APR 1 4 1980 YOUNGS TOWN SYMPHONY Youngstown, ohio 44503 8/1/79 Facade and entrance on Warner Theater PLEASE RETURN TO Federal Plaza, facing North. YOUNGSTOWN SYMPHONY CENTER Youngstown, Mahoning Co.

Ohio 260 Federal Plaza West VIEW: Street Facade 1979 Youngstown, Mahoning Co. Ohio Youngstown Vindicator 1979 YOUNGS TOWN SYMPHONY CENTER YOUNGS TOWN SYMPHONY VIEW: GRAND FOYER Youngstown, Ohio 44503 8/1/79 Warner Theater 260 Federal Plaza West PLEASE RETURN TO MAY 3 I 1980 2.Grand Lobby. APR 14 1980 OCT 2 5 1979 YOUNGS TOWN SYMPHONY CENTER Youngstown, Ohio 44503 Youngstown Vindicator 8/1/79 Spanish Room lounge YOUNGSTOWN SYMPHONY Warner Theater 260 Federal Plaza West PLEASE RETURN TO VIEW: "Spanish" Room Youngstown, Mahoning Co. Ohio 'TEW: AUDITORIUM YOUNGS TOWN SYMPHONY CENTER Youngstown, Ohio 44503 1979 8/1/79 Youngstown Vindicator 260 Federal Plaza West YOUNGSTOWN SYMPHONY Warner Theater PLEASE RETURN TO Youngstown, Mahoning co.

Ohio OCT 2 5 1979 25 1979 Architectural Ornament in YOUNGS TOWN SYMPHONY CENTER Warner Theater YOUNGSTOWN SYMPHONY 8/1/79 Youngstown Vindicator View: architectural detail 250 Federal Plaza West Youngstown, Mahoning Co. Ohio PLEASE RETURN TO Youngstown, Ohio 44503 Youngstown, Mahoning Co. Ohio 6. Original lighting board OCT 2 5 1979 Youngstown, Ohio 44503 8/1/79 still in use. Youngstown Vindicator 1979 YOUNGSTOWN SYMPHONY CENTER YOUNGSTOWN SYMPHONY Warner Theater PLEASE RETURN TO VIEW: ORIGINAL LIGHT BOARD - still inuse 250 Federal Plaza West 260 BOOK SALE STORE R. M. Wilson 1970 Chagrin Fls. (216) 247-7735 Warner Theater Youngstown, Mahoning Co. Ohio Present facade, looking STUDIO HOUSE PRINT SOUTH WOODLAND RD. No.5459-A R. MARVIN WILSON CHAGRIN FALLS, OHIO 44022 north- APR 14 19 YOUNGSTOWN BOOK POWERS AUDITORIUM SYMPHONY CENTER 240 KC Youngstown, Mahoning Co.

Ohio Original marquee, looking APR 1 4 1980 west. Warner Theater RICHARD FRIEDMAN 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR YOUNGSTOWN QUADRANGLE 17 529/120 East YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO OHIO - MAHONNG C( 4549/940 North GEOLOGICAL SURVEY RECEIVED UNITED STATES io Historical Center 1-71 & 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 (614) 466-1500 October 18, 1979 Mr. Charles Herrington, Acting Keeper 440 G Street, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20243 Dear Mr. Herrington: approved by the state review board and the owners have been informed of Boesel, Adolph, House Maltby, Henry, House Thomson, Peter G., Residence Adams, George W. House Rider, Adam, House Anderson, William M., House St.

Peters Church Licking County REGISTER NATIONAL Pickaway Muskingum County Knox County Herron Gymnasium Lincoln School Jackson County Crawfis Institute Metropolitan Block Seneca County Hamilton County Shepard Street School Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Parmelee House Courthouse Center Athens County Keystone Furnace Medina County Hock-Hocking Wine Cellar Ross County Butler County Michaels Farm hio Historic Preservation Office Richland County Otterbein Mausoleum Mahoning County Hruby Conservatory of Music Pennsylvania Railway Station Allen County Fairfield County Warner Theater Department of the Interior Athens Governmental Buildings Auglaize County Industrial Buildings of Tiffin Cuyahoga County Higby House Franklin County National Register of Historic Plcees Madam Fredin's Eden Park School RECEIVED Enclosed are 3l regular nominations and 2 resubmissions.All have been our intent to nominate.

Mill Road Bowstring Bridge Mr. Charles Herrington Page 2 Lee, Samuel, House David L. Brook DLB: cw enclosures Resubmissions Sincerely, Washington County Mason House Stark County Coshocton County Elmwood Place Union County Montgomery County was relocated) Let me know if we can provide any additional information. State Historic Preservation Officer Wayne County Home Waernicke-Hille House & Store Loew-Define Grocery Store & Home Deed's Barn (listed property that Regional Office: Western Reserve Historical Society 10825 East Boulevard Cleveland, Ohio 44106 (216) 721-5722 December 5, 1979 Mr. Bill Brabham Department of the Interior Washington, DC 20240 I enclose the plot plan of the Warner Theater, Youngstown, Ohio, as mentioned in our conversation.

However, I checked Ohio Historical Center I-71 & 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 (614) 466-8727 Sincerely, Preservationist Ohio Historic Preservation Office Description are in fact within the nominated structure to clarify any future certification of the structure. National Register of Historic Places standing on the parcels in the verbal boundary description. with the Symphony Center management and I was mistaken about the store fronts.The two retail spaces (drugs and men's furnishings)mentioned in the first paragraph of the EricJohamnesen Please let us know if some amendment is needed in order Youngstown Symphony Center Commerce Chestnut Hazel Federal Plaza West DATE /C. N INITIALS THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE RECDDEC | O 1979 INFORMATIVE MATERIAL SENT APR 1 4 1980 YOUNGSTOWN SYMPHONY SOCIETY, INC.

FRANZ BIBO, Musical Director and Conductor February 4, 1980 ADDENDA TO ORIGINAL APPLICATION by a men's tailor and haberdashery store and a drug store. Both the new veneer, providing a continuous design. 3. Relationship between exterior and interior historic integrity, the architectural quality and the state of preservation of RECEIVED REGISTER marble.All windows in the original facade were blocked with of the building maintenance and utility costs. NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES establishments were tenants in the building when the Symphony Center acquired the structure in 1969,and have remained tenants of the original with the facade covered with a green and white 1.Retail Stores:Adjacent to the main lobby of the In spite of the fact that the exterior facade was remodeled in 1969 and has no state of disrepair and a decision was made in 1969 to replace both.

one store was a "candy store"while the other is noted as a (about 7o').Both the limestone veneer and marquee were in a NATIONAL the Rococo theater interior, plus the local historical importance of the Warner Brothers, are of overriding importance. two (2) retail stores were a part of the original building 260 FEDERAL PLAZA WEST, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 44503 - PHONE 744-4269 The retail stores take up approximately "retail space."The two spaces for many years have been occupied The marquee was changed to a building canopy of the same dimension with window fenestration into various offices on the second and design.Both stores are within the cover of the original marquee 2.Original Facade:The original facade was a limestone veneer and the redesigned canopy. Washington, D.C.

20510 nonination of the Warner Theater, Litchfield, Connecticut, to the Prospect Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06106, is in the process of If ve can be of further assistance to you, please let us know. We cc: Mr. John N. Shannahan, SHPO, Connecticut POR - 7923 LITCHFIELD, COUNEY, CONNECTICUT 436 Sincerely, FHR-CL Director Associate Director for Cultural Programs United States Senate Chris Therral Delaporte appreciate your interest in historic preservation. submitting this nomination to the State Review Board.If it is Deputy Associate Director for Cultural Programs Honorable Abe Ribicoff FHR-Lumpkin The Connecticut State Historic Preservation Officer, Mr. John W.

Director's Reading File BASIC FILE RETAINED IN NR FHR:P Andrus:1w:343-6401:2-13-80 notify you if the Warner Theater is entered in the National Register Register the review of the nomination will be expedited.We will approved by the State Review Board and subnitted to the National planning a study to compile documentation on the theater prior to Thank you for your inquiry of January 29,19s0,concerning the Dear Senator Ribicoff: National Register of Historic Places. CHRIS T. DELAPORTE Shannahan, Director, Connecticut Historical Cormission, 59 South 213180 ABRAHAM RIBICOFF, CONN., CHAIRMAN CHARLES H. PERCY, ILL. THOMAS F. EAGLETON, MO. JACOB K. JAVITS, N.Y. LAWTON CHILES, FLA- CHARLES MC C. MATHIAS, JR., MD. WILLIAM S. COHEN, MAINE RICHARD A. WEGMAN COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 January 29, 1980 theater architecture located in Torrington, Connecticut.

Enclosure Director Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Thank you for your assistance. I am enclosing for your information an article consideration it deserves, and would appreciate Register of Historic Places. TED STEVENS,ALASKA Abe Ribicoff Department of the Interior The Warner Theater has recently been designated Sincerely, from the Hartford Courant concerning efforts to CHIEF COUNSEL AND STAFF DIRECTOR having the benefit of your report on this matter. preserve the Warner Theater, an example of art deco are underway to request its inclusion on the National I trust that this request will receive the as a state historic I understand efforts DAVID DURENBERGER, MINN. Qlnited States Senate HENRY M.JACKSON, WASH. Dear Sir: SAM NUNN, GA. DAVID CARL JOHN C.DANFORTH,MO. MICH. .ARK.

TORRINGTON - Despite its desig- cily councilman and member of the Street landmark and one of the two ing with Jacobsen to buy the theater and largest surviving examples of art deco tear down a portion of it to provide theater architecture in the state, may be more downtown parking replaced by a parking lot. Anthony Reynaud, who has operated Jacobsen, reached at his Boca Raton home, said the theater is "a little too far the ineater for the past six vears, says away" for him to continue owning it. "1 the high costs oi energy and film rentals coupled with a new state tax on film said, even though the building has been an "irreplaceablc" architectural style" a good investment during the 16 years movie palace open, even though busi- Warner Bros. movie chain.

Jacobsen said he received permission bought the theater, and he believes it is ground with a long-stated interest in ac- the only original Warner theater still bearing the name that doesn't belong to oi it can be demolished for parking or Hie says he would like to see it contin- The Warner features first-run movie: he would sell it to the city as a parking theater entered into the National Regis- lot, or any investor who could produce people for a performance.

The theater union holds a general membership The building recently received desig- minimum of $325,000, the price a local Department Store Building a few doors its owpers in obtaining grants or lax But Reynaud says that what may be Jacobsen said he has been in contact the last straw that breaks his and many John Herzan, staff historian of the over the years with the city Parking Au- thority about purchasing the theater tors is a 7 percent film rental tax im- Norman Dubreuil, Parking Authority posed by the state in 1979 Warner joins the Bushnell Memorial in chairman, has said buying the Warner Theater is one alternative the authority buys a movie ticket, Reynaud said, but ples of art deco theater architecture in the new rental tax has virtually elimi- downtown parking is needed.

But he not- Its owner, David Jacobsen of Boca ed that there have been many proposed Connecticut is the only state to impose Raton. Fla., says the 1,800-seat Warner plans and potential developers of the such a tax, and if it continues much became the largest surviving movie the- aier in the state when the old Loew's Poli in New Haven was demolished for some investors to join him in buying the may be forced to close down, leaving theater, but that would depend on his de- operate multi-unit theaters in mnalis and first three decades of the 20th Century. taxation," Reynaud says. The theater's art deco details, howev- The theater received the state recog- er. have seen better days.

The ceiling said he was forced to close the Village within a gold and blue field is cracked and peeling now, and the floor-length tapesiries show five decades of grime Chamber of Commerce of Northwest But aimost all of the building is as it Connecticut, to apply for inclusion in the was built, right down to the streamlined reflective light fixtures, marble water might provide a source of money and tax breaks that will allow him to contin- Store. Torrington Movie Palace that corporation. revamped for new retail space. fonntains and bathroom tiles. Gaes nothing io save the buiding or aid nition after applications were prepared the cash. ing interest in the building. Reynaud is attempting to have the be profitable. other party that has expressed continu ness has been good. Jacobsen said Reynaud is just an- ue renting and operating the theater. The Warner was built in 1930.

ognized for his theater designs in the National Register of Historic Places. Reynaud says he is hoping that this should be preserved as an outstanding By JOHN PALLATTO termination that its continued use would other small-scale movie house opera keeping it open and restoring it. he has owned it since buyingit from the down from the Warner. the state. would consider if it finds additional Hartford as the largest surviving exam- meeting there. chainber's downtown_Revitalization Jacobsen said the theater is worth a But several factors make the the- The Warner was designed by archi elininated his profit. nated the profit for small operators. rentals may make it difficult for him to try of Historic Places asa means of Reynaud said he would like to get The art deco motif is"one of the best aler's future uncertain.

that save energy?' Pedlar Inn and the Miertz Deparunent urhan renewal in the 1960s. For years the city has been negotiat should receive national recognition as think I woujd be better off selling it.he Rcynaud also operates the Pariade Michael Zawadzkas,a local attorney, "Wecouidn't survive without a first- Task Force,lists the theater among"the the business to the theater chains wio Warner Theater, a 50-year-old Main keep the high-ceilinged cavern of a Reynaud says that with heating coss quiring the building so that at least part ue as a theater, but if that's not possible but never gets more than a few hundred nation as a state historic site, but that non-profit agency paid to buy tie Mertz run movie policy," Reynand says. The public pays a tax every time it longer, many operators who sirugzie to tect Thomas Whitelamb, who was rec- shopping centers Theater.

She says she is now preparing small exhibitors when you are irying to save energy," Reynaud said. If his the- remaining examples of the period and is filled only wien a major iocal labor Facing Uncertain Future theater that have never materialized. nation as a state historical site, the "It's the cornerstone of downtown The rental tax represents "double vate investors remain in the back- If the theater closes,the city and pri- maintain the older downtown tieaters lieves that he will likely brcai even or THE HARTFORD COURANT: Sunday, January 6, 1980 Art Deco Landmark April 3, 1980 APR 1 4 1980 Ms. Carol Shull, Acting Keeper 440 G Street, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20243 David L. Brook State Iistoric Preservation Officer DLB:DAS: cw enclosures information.

Sincerely, NATIONAL REGISTER Montgomery County Warner Theatre Ohio Historic Preservation Office Dunbar Historic District Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Mahoning County National Register of Historic Places RECEIVED Dear Ms. Shull: Enclosed are two nominations returned by your staff for additional Ohio Historical Center 1-71 & 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 (614) 466-1500 Please let me know if we can be of any further assistance. Honorable John H. Glenn, Jx. Honorable Howard M. Metzenbaum Mr. David Brook Honorable Lyle Will1ams Interstate 71 at 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 For further information, please call the National Register at (202)343-6401. Byers/mjd Location Youngstown 6/9/80 STATE Name Mahoning County Date Entered Also Notified State Historic Preservation Officer Warner Theater The Ohio Historical Society ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OHIO