Joseph H. Lebowsky Center
Joseph H. Lebowsky built the theater at the corner of Main and Park in Owosso in 1926. Stage performances were presented there for a while and then it became a movie theater. It is now home to the Owosso Community Players. The following is excerpted from a March 2002 publication of the O.C.P.
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On March 4, 1926, Joseph Lebowsky's dream came alive.
The Capitol Theater, the newest amusement enterprise,
had a normal seating capacity of 1200. With two audiences
the total number who witnessed the initial program was 2400,
setting a high mark to be aimed at by the future entertainment
promotions here. Projected on the screen was the announcement that the
Capitol was a distinct Owosso enterprise and had been dedicated
to the city to serve the public of the surrounding country through
furnishing entertainment of desired merit. Probably the one to feel
the greatest satisfaction at the opening of the Capitol was J.H.
Lebowsky, owner of the building, who had realized a fond dream in
the structure that stands as a monument to his endeavor.
76 years later we, The Owosso Community Players, are the proud caretakers of Joseph Lebowsky's dream. We are proud to say our mission is the same to the community that was set in the rock of stability 76 years ago. The Mission of The Owosso Community Players is to enhance the quality of life in our community through the appreciation of, education and participation in the performing arts. One of our objective and purposes states: to accept gifts or contributions for the advancement of The Owosso Community Players' programs and purposes and to maintain and improve the theater located at 120-126 E. Main Street, as an historical building in furtherance of the purposes of O.C.P. and the good of the community. |