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JohnColes
JohnColes on February 25, 2004 at 7:29 pm

I know this isn’t the “Strand” you’re looking for. But, I couldn’t help but notice how similar they look. This is the Strand in Georgetown, South Carolina and it’s still in use as a community theater.

http://www.georgetown-sc.com/attractn/strand.htm

William
William on February 25, 2004 at 5:31 pm

In 1932 the state of Kansas had 14 theatres that were named the Strand. By the mid 40’s they had 12 theatres named the Strand.

Strand Theatres (1932-1947) in Kansas.

Arkansas City (675 seats) Fox
Atlanta (400)
Concordia (520)
Emporia (974) Fox
Eskridge (190)
Fredonia (350)
Great Bend (250)
Hays (624) Fox
Hutchinson (575) Fox
Leavenworth (700)
Mc Cracken (250)
Marquette (250)
Ottawa (400) Fox
Oxford (300)
Ransom (270)
Salina (760) Fox
Sharon Springs (400)