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Athena Cinema, Athens, Ohio
Athena Cinema, Athens, Ohio

The Athena Cinema is a movie theater in Athens, Ohio that has been continuously operating since 1915. Originally called Majestic Theatre, the name was eventually changed to Schine's Athena before its current incarnation, The Athena Cinema. Today, it is owned by Ohio University.

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Athena Cinema

South Court Street 20
45701 Athens
Ohio, United States
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