The Nineteenth Street (Civic) Theatre building is home of Civic Theatre of Allentown, an historic Theatre production company that produces live theater, runs educational programs, and screens art house films. Located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is the oldest cinema in Allentown, opening on 17 September 1928. In July 1957, the property was purchased by the Allentown's Civic Little Theatre, and since that time stage productions have been performed at the theatre.