State Theatre
120 Harding Way E,
Galion,
OH
44833
120 Harding Way E,
Galion,
OH
44833
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The original promoter of this house, A. J. Paul, was still in control of the project in late 1930, when the December 21 issue of The Billboard ran this item: “GALION, O.- The Royal Theater, nearing completion, will be opened probably Christmas week by A. J. Paul with pictures.”
I haven’t been able to discover why the opening of this house was delayed by four months, why its name was changed from Royal to State, or what became of Mr. Paul.
Current function should be: Photography studio.
The State Theatre opened on May 1, 1930 with Olive Borden in “Hello Sister.“ Harlon O. Jones architectural drawings show a Spanish Renaissance architectural style that was matched by the interior furnishings selected by Fischer & Jiroch of Cleveland.
The State closed permanently at the expiry of its 20 year leasing agreement with Maureen O'Hara in “A Woman’s Secret” on July 6, 1949. All of the employees were moved to the Galion Theatre which opened the next night.
Harlon O. Jones architectural drawings show a Spanish Renaissance architectural style that was matched by the interior furnishings selected by Fischer & Jiroch of Cleveland.
The State Theatre replaced the Royal Theatre at the same address, which has its own CT page.
Grand opening ad posted.