Newtown Theatre
Historic Theater in the United States
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The Newtown Theatre is a historic, non-profit movie theater and performing arts venue in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Originally constructed in 1831 as a free and independent anti-sectarian house of worship, it is recognized as one of the oldest continuously operating movie theatres in the United States. Over time, it has served as a community meeting hall, cultural center, and cinema; today it presents classic films, concerts, comedy, theatrical performances, and special events. The theatre seats 276 and is governed by the non-profit Community Welfare Council.
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Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
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State park in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
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Newtown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Township in Pennsylvania, US
0.1 mi away
Newtown Historic District (Newtown, Pennsylvania)
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
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Newtown Creek (Neshaminy Creek tributary)
River in Pennsylvania, United States
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