Karolcik Building

Coordinates: 40°5′12″N 79°45′5″W / 40.08667°N 79.75139°W / 40.08667; -79.75139
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Karolcik Building
Karolcik Building, August 2011
Karolcik Building is located in Pennsylvania
Karolcik Building
Karolcik Building is located in the United States
Karolcik Building
Location115-117 S. Liberty St., Perryopolis, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°5′12″N 79°45′5″W / 40.08667°N 79.75139°W / 40.08667; -79.75139
Arealess than one acre
Built1921
Architectural styleBungalow/craftsman
NRHP reference No.97001246[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 24, 1997

The Karolcik Building, also known as the Perry Theater, is an historic American commercial and theater building that is located in Perryopolis, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.[1]

History and architectural features[edit]

Built in 1921, this historic structure is a two-story, rectangular, brick and terra cotta building. Its design was influenced by the bungalow and American Craftsman movement. The building has housed a variety of commercial and entertainment activities including a theater, bowling alley and poolroom, and meeting room. The second floor also housed an apartment.[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes Clinton E. Piper (June 1997). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Karolcik Building" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-01-28.