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Home » Theater Guide » Location » United States » Kansas » Lawrence » Varsity Theater

Varsity Theater

Lawrence, KS
1013 Massachusetts Street
, Lawrence, KS 66044 United States
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Status: Closed
Screens: Single Screen
Style: Unknown
Function: Retail
Seats: 894
Chain: Unknown
Architect: Unknown
Firm: Boller Brothers
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The Varsity Theater in Lawrence, Kansas was built in 1926. I don't have the closing date for this theater but the building is now used as a clothing store. Click the link below for a 1946 photo of the Varsity Theater.

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Varsity Theater
Contributed by Lost Memory

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A Reuter organ Opus 204 Size 3/8 was installed in the Varsity Theater in 1926 at a cost of $12,751. The organ was removed in the 1930's and installed in the Dickinson Theater.
posted by Lost Memory on Oct 19, 2005 at 5:07am
Here is a recent photo of the former Varsity Theater.

posted by Lost Memory on Mar 4, 2007 at 7:12am
This is another photo of the former Varsity Theater building.

posted by Lost Memory on Aug 17, 2007 at 7:02am
Another photo can be seen here.

posted by Lost Memory on May 2, 2008 at 7:31pm
1981 daytime photo of the Varsity Theatre.
http://americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=141&txtSearch=CATAdvancedSearch1%2c16%2c3%2c-1&catpageindex=19&ProductID=27537
1984 night photo of the Varsity Theatre.
http://americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=141&txtSearch=CATAdvancedSearch1%2c16%2c3%2c-1&catpageindex=19&ProductID=27537
posted by Chuck1231 on Apr 14, 2009 at 10:30pm
This is a 2009 close-up photo.

posted by Lost Memory on Aug 29, 2009 at 4:36pm
The Varsity underwent major remodeling in 1965, after the original owners, Mr. and Mrs. McCurdy, sold the house to the Commonwealth Theatres circuit.

Boxoffice Magazine of October 4 reported that the Kansas City firm of Milton Costlow & Associates designed the $100,000 project, which involved the demolition of the proscenium to expand the auditorium into the former stage area, the removal of the original ceiling, and the rearrangement of the lobby and foyer.

Space formerly occupied by tenants in the building would be used for theater facilities as well. The house would be entirely reseated and carpeted, and the booth would be equipped for both 35 and 70mm projection.
posted by Joe Vogel on Aug 29, 2009 at 5:24pm
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