Bethesda Theatre
Bethesda
Theatre
The
Bethesda Theatre (built as the Boro Theater and currently operated as the
Bethesda Theatre Cafe) at 7719 Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Bethesda, Maryland,
was designed by John Eberson, the renowned movie theater designer whose work
includes Silver Spring's Silver Theatre and Silver Spring Shopping Center, in
addition to outstanding examples throughout the country. Bethesda Theatre was
placed Montgomery County's Master Plan for Historic Preservation (the
equivalent of receiving landmark status) in 1986.
ADSW wants to save the theater from development. Developers have proposed construction of an office or residential building above the theater. ADSW is working to assure that the new building is harmonious with the theater and does not obscure the theater's identity. ADSW's nomination to the National Register was approved.
Anyone interested in this matter, especially Montgomery County residents, should contact Linda Lyons, co-chair of ADSW's preservation committee, about supporting ADSW's position and helping with the work of the committee.
Current Name and Location
Bethesda Theatre Cafe
7719 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, Maryland
Current Hours and Attractions
Development
Constructed 1938: John Eberson, architect; Sidney Lust, developer.
More Information
- Popcorn Plus: The Bethesda Theatre Cafe by Julie Lowman in Quirks