Chesterhill
Current Name of Theater: Union Hall Theater
Current Use: Theater
Seats: 325
Website: www.unionhalltheater.org
Historic Names of Theater:
Address: Marion St & Coal St
7520 Marion Street, Chesterhill, OH 43728
Morgan County
Contact Info: John Wetzel
740 698 0420 – rang on 26th November – a/m
740-554-6994 – not a direct line
Email: contact_us@unionhalltheater.org
Year Built: 1908
Original Architect:
Original Cost:
Listed on National Register: no
History of Theater
The Village of Chesterhill was founded by Quakers in 1834 and incorporated in 1899. Built in 1908, the Union Hall Theater provided a venue for speakers, musicians, artists and dramatic entertainers of the Chautauqua educational performance circuit for the first few decades of the 20th century. Beginning in the late 30’s or early 40’s, movies were shown that are still fondly remembered by many residents. Now a group of dedicated volunteers is reviving this 325-seat theater on a non-profit basis with exciting and diverse programming and raising funds to restore it to its original splendor.
Cost of Rehabilitation: $25,000
Architect:
Contractors:
Source of Funds: Am. Sub. H.B. 562 of the 127th General Assembly, Local Sponsors
Renovation Story
Facility
The Union Hall Theater has served the citizens of Chesterhill as a venue for speakers, actors and musicians, and as a movie theater and community center since 1908. The 325-seat theater occupies the upper level of Union Hall, with the lower floor serving as a library.
Current Project
Capital funds of $25,000 appropriated in Am. Sub. H.B. 562 of the 127th General Assembly will build upon the improvements to this historic theater already undertaken by local sponsors. Plans call for replacement windows, tin-ceiling repair, painting, attic insulation, and electrical and lighting upgrades.
