world-theatre-day.org<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe Stanley<\/p>\n
The Stanley Theatre in Utica stands as a local example of lasting influence.<\/p>\n
Originally built as a movie palace, the Stanley opened on Sept. 10, 1928, at 261 Genesee St. with just under 3,000 seats.<\/p>\n
It was constructed in 13 months and designed by Thomas Lamb, an architect known for his work on theaters and cinemas.<\/p>\n
The Stanley is one of three remaining Lamb theaters in upstate New York, along with Proctors Theatre in Schenectady and the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse.<\/p>\n
Lamb designed the movie palace for the Mastbaum chain of theaters, naming it for Stanley, one of the Mastbaum brothers.<\/p>\n
The theater was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.<\/p>\n
From the Archive<\/p>\n
Here’s a story that aired in the early 1980s that highlighted the remodeling taking place at the time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The story below aired for WKTV’s 40th anniversary back in 1989.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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World Theatre Day highlights the importance of theater as an art form and encourages people around the world to celebrate its value.<\/p>\n
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