[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 114 (Friday, August 2, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1241]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING 95TH ANNIVERSARY OF MURPHY THEATRE IN WILMINGTON, OHIO

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                           HON. STEVE STIVERS

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 2, 2013

  Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 95th 
anniversary of the Murphy Theatre in Wilmington, Ohio.
  The Murphy Theatre was financed by Chicago Cubs owner and Wilmington 
native Charles Webb Murphy. Many thought the construction of a 1,000 
seat theatre was much too large for a town of 5,000, but the theatre 
soon became a hub of activity for the area. After its completion in 
1918, the Murphy Theatre hosted many traveling shows and performers. 
Its popularity quickly grew, and the Murphy Theatre began hosting 
additional community events--soon finding itself as a focal point in 
the Wilmington community.
  Throughout its history, the Murphy Theatre has hosted plays, 
musicals, and graduations in addition to other events. In the early 
1990's, the Murphy Theatre was the set location for the film Lost in 
Yonkers. The renovations from the set creation allowed for the theatre 
to begin hosting movies. The theatre now serves as a community center 
hosting weekly movie nights, traveling shows, plays, and musicals.
  Again, I offer my congratulations to the Murphy Theatre for 
celebrating its 95th anniversary. The members of the community in 
Wilmington have worked hard to preserve the theatre throughout time and 
have played a crucial role in helping the theatre adapt to the changing 
forms of entertainment throughout history. It is my honor to represent 
in Congress such dedicated members of the community.

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