[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 83 (Monday, May 21, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H4270]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             135TH ANNIVERSARY OF STRUTHERS LIBRARY THEATRE

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Struthers Library Theatre in Warren, Pennsylvania, on its 135th 
anniversary. It has been a community treasure since it opened in 1883.
  In 1882, local citizen Thomas Struthers generously offered to erect a 
building that would house a library. It included a public hall and 
rental space where the profits would be used by the Library 
Association.
  The Struthers building would eventually become the center of the 
town's cultural activity, and Thomas Struthers would long be remembered 
as a visionary.
  It has celebrated many milestones over the years:
  In 1919, the new Library Theatre opened, after a complete gutting and 
remodeling of the auditorium, with a popular Broadway play.
  In 1983, the Library Theatre celebrated an extensive renovation and 
its 100th birthday with a gala reopening featuring various performances 
throughout the night.
  In 1984, the Library Room was restored to its original splendor and 
outfitted for special events and gatherings.
  Mr. Speaker, the Struthers Library Theatre continues to be a cultural 
gem in Warren that is enjoyed by all. It maintains the fantastic legacy 
of its founder, Thomas Struthers, who would certainly be so proud 
today.

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