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Home » Theater Guide » Location » United States » Iowa » Davenport » Adler Theatre
Also known as RKO Orpheum Theatre, Orpheum Theatre

Adler Theatre

Davenport, IA
136 E. Third Street
, Davenport, IA 52801 United States
(map)
563.326.8500
Status: Open
Screens: Single Screen
Style: Art Deco
Function: Concerts, Performing Arts
Seats: 2400
Chain: Unknown
Architect: Anker S. Graven
Firm: Unknown
Adler Theatre
View of the Alder Theatre's auditorium
Photo courtesy of Mike Geater
The Adler began its life as the Orpheum Theatre, part of the RKO circuit of theaters. Opened in 1931, the movie house lasted for 42 years, closing in 1973 amid competition from suburban multiplexes.

Following its closure, the Orpheum became a venue for stage shows and concerts and was eventually donated to the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts.

The theater was restored between 1984 and 1986 with much of its Art Deco interior returning. Today, the renamed Adler Theatre continues to delight Davenport residents.

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Adler Theatre (Official)
Contributed by Mike Geater, Monte

YOUR COMMENTS

 
As the RKO Orpheum Theatre it seated 2708 people.
posted by William on Dec 5, 2003 at 9:36am
I was an Usher at the former RKO Orpheum Theatre from 1966-68,under the tutelage of the late Milt Troehler,long time manager of the Theatre.I loved the theatre and my experiences there!


Kurt J. Noack
Noackkurt@aol.com
posted by kurt j on Jan 8, 2005 at 8:18pm
Recent color photos of this theatre can be found on the site: "America's Stunning Theatres" by photographer and stagehand Noah Kern at: http://www.pbase.com/affablebeef/theatres Comments and information may be left there without registration; such can be public view or only to Mr. Kern. Scroll down the page to find the name, and then click on the sample image above it to be taken to the page of photos of it.
posted by Jim Rankin on Jun 10, 2005 at 9:28am
The Adler was just reopened after over a year of extensive renovation to the stage so it can attract more broadway plays. Plus, it will be celebrating it's 75th anniversary.

Read more here.

http://qctimes.net/articles/2006/11/03/news/local/doc454aeda887d7f226286105.txt
posted by jstep on Nov 3, 2006 at 4:27am
The address given on their website is 136 E. Third Street. Here is a close-up view of the Adler Theater.

posted by Lost Memory on Jan 7, 2008 at 11:17am
That marquee if awful.
posted by jstep on Jan 18, 2008 at 12:54pm
In 1923, businesses on the opposite side of the 100 block of E. 3rd Street from the future site of the Adler included a small theatre called the Mirror, seen at far left in this photograph.
posted by Joe Vogel on Feb 19, 2008 at 8:53pm
Cary Grant fell ill here on November 29, 1986 while preparing for his one-man show entitled "Conversations with Cary Grant." He died later that night at St. Luke's Hospital.
posted by hondo59 on Jul 16, 2008 at 10:50pm
Here is another photo of the Adler Theater.

posted by Lost Memory on Aug 10, 2008 at 6:45pm
1982 photo of the Orpheum
http://americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=141&txtSearch=CATAdvancedSearch1%2c15%2c3%2c-1&SortField=ProductName%2cProductName&ProductID=27252
posted by Chuck1231 on Apr 6, 2009 at 10:32pm
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