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I remember seeing lots of movies here when I was a kid. I really miss having an in-town theater. The mall cinema complexes have made these theaters extinct. If you would like to share a memory about the Penn Theater write and let me know!
 

Before it was the Penn Theater it was Cox's theater and restaurant. I received these pictures from Jim Sterrett a grandson of the Cox's. The place has changed quit a bit over the years!  My mother remembers going to the restaurant and eating "Boston Coolers" before going to the movies. Photos used with permission

Cathy Johnson writes...
I'd like to share a memory about the Penn Theater. I grew up in Tarrs, PA, and we always went to the "show" at the Penn. When I was young, I would sometimes go with my cousin, who happens to be 5 months older than I. I remember that I could still get in the "show" for the children's price and she had to pay more even though I was a much bigger girl than she was. I remember also seeing "The Ten Commandments" there when it came around for the first time. It was SRO and since my friend and I couldn't find seats together, we stood through the entire movie -- 4 hours!!