Rowland Theatre

The Rowland Theatre is a historic gem nestled in downtown Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. Built in 1917 by Charles Hedding Rowland—a coal magnate and U.S. Congressman—it was designed as a first-class venue for both live performances and motion pictures. Its opening night featured the silent film Within the Law, and the building itself was praised for its marble interiors and cork-tiled floors, a true mark of elegance at the time.

Here’s what makes it special: