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The Lincoln Theatre opened Tuesday, November
23, 1915 as Massillon’s new movie house built by Massillonian John McLain
and Canton architect Guy Tilden. It was
considered the finest moving picture house in Ohio. The theatre was managed
by F. C. Kelly and showcased the films of the Triangular Film Corporation.
The Schine Bros. took over the
theatre in 1927 and installed a Style EX Opus 1560 Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe
Organ. In 1931,the theatre management changed to the Warner Brothers and the
Wurlitzer theatre organ was removed in 1938.
Closed as a movie house in 1975,
it was later purchased by the Massillon Industrial Development Foundation
and the Ten Star Theatre in 1977. The Lions Club of Massillon purchased the
dilapidated theatre in 1982 to save it from demolition. Major renovations by
the Lions have helped to preserve this historic landmark.
Weekly movies and community
events are presented and the theatre is staffed by Lions Club volunteers.
Please check the community calendar for weekend movie listings.
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