A Palace Reborn from the Silent Era
Opened in 1923 as a vaudeville and silent film house, the Lockport Palace Theatre welcomed generations through its gilded doors before closing in 1971. For decades its marquee sat dark, a quiet promise waiting to be kept.
In 1994, a passionate coalition of volunteers reopened the Palace, restoring its Spanish Renaissance splendor and reviving its role as the cultural heart of Lockport.
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The Palace is not a building we occupy, it is a legacy we steward for every artist and audience yet to come.
Our Values
Preserve
Protect the architectural and cultural heritage of a 1923 landmark for future generations.
Inspire
Spark imagination through film, live music, theater, and educational programming for all ages.
Unite
Serve as Lockport's gathering place where neighbors, artists, and ideas converge.
Restoration Timeline
From 1994 to today, the Palace has undergone careful, award-winning restoration — reclaiming the original 1923 hand-painted ceiling, the Spanish Baroque plasterwork, and a 1927 Wurlitzer organ that still rises from the orchestra pit.
Each phase has been guided by historic preservation standards, community fundraising, and a deep respect for the artisans who built it a century ago.
See the Full Timeline →Step Inside a Living Landmark
Tour the Palace, attend a show, or support the next century of performance. The curtain is rising.
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