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Home » Theater Guide » Location » United States » Kentucky » Covington » Broadway Theater
Also known as Nowland Opera House, Hippodrome Theater

Broadway Theater

Covington, KY
Washington Street at West 7th Street
, Covington, KY 41011 United States
(map)
Status: Closed/Demolished
Screens: Single Screen
Style: Unknown
Function: Unknown
Seats: 1400
Chain: Unknown
Architect: Unknown
Firm: Unknown
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The Broadway Theater began as the Nowland Opera House in 1893. In 1912 the name was changed to the Hippodrome Theater which had vaudeville shows and motion picture presentations. On January 14, 1917 the Hippodrome Theater burned down. It was rebuilt the same year. In 1924, the theater was leased out to some local businessmen and completely remodeled.

In 1928, L.B. Wilson and his associates purchased the Hipprodrome Theater. In 1930 it underwent extensive remodeling. At this time a contest was held to find a suitable name for the remodeled theater. The winning entry was Broadway.

The Broadway Theater remained open until the early 1950s. The building has been demolished and a parking lot is located on the site.
Contributed by Lost Memory

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Here is a small photo of the former Broadway Theater in Covington.
posted by Lost Memory on Oct 18, 2005 at 6:36am
A recent article in the Kentucky Post says that in 1936 the Miss Kentucky Beauty Contest was held there and that Charlotte Hiteman was the winner.The Hippodrome Theater lasted into the early 1960's.
posted by hank.sykes on Jul 17, 2007 at 4:16pm
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