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Home » Theater Guide » Location » United States » Kentucky » Lexington » Kentucky Theatre

Kentucky Theatre

Lexington, KY
214 East Main Street
, Lexington, KY 40507 United States
(map)
859.231.6997
Status: Open
Screens: Single Screen
Style: Italian Renaissance
Function: Concerts, Movies
Seats: 1276
Chain: Independent
Architect: Unknown
Firm: Joseph & Joseph
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The Kentucky Theatre and its mighty Wurlitzer are an official Save America's Treasures project which are owned by the city of Lexington.

Built in 1922, the interior of this 1,276-seat theatre is an Adamesque style delight. The Kentucky Theatre now has a shared lobby and conjoined projection booth with the adjacent State Theatre, which is also a Cinema Treasure.

Damaged by fire in 1987 and restored in 1989, this ornate theater still needs an infusion of cash and more renovations to bring it back to all of its original splendor.

However, with their recent notice and restoration project well underway, the Kentucky Theatre will rise again!

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Kentucky Theatre (Official)
Contributed by Abygale, Kevin Fillips

YOUR COMMENTS

 
I recently attended an event at the adjacent State Theatre. They let us peek into the Kentucky, which is much larger than the state. It has been restored beautifully.

My Lexington friend told me that there was some controversy when the theatre was restored. As the Kentucky never had a balcony, Blacks were not allowed in the theatre at all for the first three decades of its operation. Its restoration was viewed as a reminder of the "bad old days" by some members of the community.
posted by williame303 on Oct 18, 2004 at 1:31pm
Recent marquee photo:
http://members.fortunecity.com/burzghash/rhps/directions.html
posted by TC on Sep 27, 2005 at 3:14am
This website has a history page with some photos of the Kentucky Theater in Lexington.
posted by Lost Memory on Sep 27, 2005 at 3:31am
Here are more photos:
http://flickr.com/photos/baikinange/2702546/
http://dosvatos.com/new/kentucky/fotos.htm
posted by ken mc on Feb 10, 2006 at 5:19pm
This is the website for the Kentucky Theater. On their site is a gallery with many old photos.

posted by Lost Memory on May 17, 2006 at 3:21pm
Here is another modern photo of the Kentucky theater.

posted by Lost Memory on May 26, 2006 at 5:40am
This is a 2007 photo of the Kentucky Theater.

posted by Lost Memory on Jun 3, 2007 at 9:48am
Updated link for the Kentucky Theater website.

posted by Lost Memory on Jul 28, 2007 at 12:39pm
A more recent photo of the Kentucky Theater can be seen here.

posted by Lost Memory on Aug 6, 2007 at 10:08am
A few interior photos can be seen here.

posted by Lost Memory on Jan 14, 2008 at 7:42am
Here is another marquee photo.

posted by Lost Memory on Jan 18, 2008 at 12:01pm
This is another photo of the Kentucky Theater.

posted by Lost Memory on Mar 23, 2008 at 8:03pm
An August 2008 photo can be seen here.

posted by Lost Memory on Aug 29, 2008 at 1:33pm
A B&W photo of the Kentucky marquee.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/staylor336/323319855/sizes/o/
posted by Chuck1231 on Mar 26, 2009 at 5:25pm
1985 daytime photo of the Kentucky Theatre.
http://americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=141&txtSearch=CATAdvancedSearch1%2c17%2c3%2c-1&catpageindex=12&ProductID=27724
19832 night photo of the Kentucky Theatre.
http://americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=141&txtSearch=CATAdvancedSearch1%2c17%2c3%2c-1&catpageindex=12&ProductID=27725
posted by Chuck1231 on Apr 13, 2009 at 9:27pm
What is the restoration status of this Lexington cinema treasure that has or had a Wurlitzer organ?
posted by Patsy on Sep 18, 2009 at 10:57am
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