Massilon Lincoln Theater

Current Name of Theater:  Lions Lincoln Theatre
Current Type:  Performing arts center
Seats:     684 / 1 screen
Website: www.lionslincolntheatre.org
Historic Names of Theater:  Lincoln Theater
Address:  156 Lincoln Way E., Massillon, OH 44646
Contact: 330-481-9105
Email: lionslincolntheatre@gmail.com
Year Built/Style:  November 23, 1915
Original Architect:   Guy Tilden
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History of Theater:   The Lincoln Theatre was opened on November 23, 1915. It was built by John McClain and was designed by architect Guy Tilden. Originally seating 979, it was equipped with a Hillgreen-Lane straight pipe organ. It was taken over by the Schine Circuit Inc. in 1927, and they installed a Wurlitzer 2 manual, 7 ranks style EX-opus 1560 theatre organ.  In 1931, it was taken over by Warner Bros. Circuit Management Corp. and they removed the Wurlitzer organ in 1938.
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Renovation Story:  The Lincoln Theatre was sold in the 1980’s to the Massillon Lions Club, who still operate it today.