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Commercial Building (Warner Theater)

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Warner Theater
1930, Rapp and Rapp. 120 N. High St.
  • (© George E. Thomas)

The former theater, designed by the wellknown Chicago-based theater architects, has an off-center tower with streamlined reeding that contrasts with the cast-stone Art Deco geometric floral ornament above each of the shops. The auditorium was demolished and replaced with offices, but the facade is the high-water mark of West Chester's commercial architecture.

Writing Credits

Author: 
George E. Thomas

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