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Home » Theater Guide » Location » United States » Idaho » Rupert » Wilson Theatre

Wilson Theatre

Rupert, ID
600 F Street
, Rupert, ID 83350 United States
(map)
Status: Closed/Restoring
Screens: Single Screen
Style: Unknown
Function: Community Arts Center
Seats: 600
Chain: Unknown
Architect: Unknown
Firm: Unknown
Wilson Theatre
A view of the Wilson from nearby Rupert Square
Photo courtesy of Ron Pierce
The Rupert City Council approved the purchase of the 1920-built Wilson, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, in December of 1999.

It is estimated that it will cost $2.5 million to complete its restoration into a cultural arts center by November of 2005.

In September of 2001, a 1955 graduate of Rupert High School presented a check for $100,000 to the Wilson Theater Renaissance Art Center which is guiding the project. Other grants have also been applied for.

In January of 2002, the original scenic stage backdrop was found in the rafters in good condition. This backdrop will also be restored.

Related Websites

South Idaho Press
Contributed by Ron Pierce

YOUR COMMENTS

 
When the theatre stopped showing movies in 1985 it was operated by Harris-Voeller Theatres.
posted by Chuck1231 on Mar 23, 2006 at 6:42pm
Here is a 1930 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/hrl7j
posted by ken mc on Sep 1, 2006 at 6:50pm
This is an expanded view of the photo at the top of the page:
http://tinyurl.com/3y9aac

Here is another article about the renovation:
http://tinyurl.com/yryn9g
posted by ken mc on Dec 17, 2007 at 8:19pm
Thats a different photo then the one at the top of the page.

posted by Lost Memory on Dec 17, 2007 at 8:24pm
Search through the pork to find an appopriation for the Wilson in Kuly 2007:
http://tinyurl.com/5sfowz
posted by ken mc on Aug 2, 2008 at 1:48pm
July, that is. Sorry.
posted by ken mc on Aug 2, 2008 at 1:49pm
Reading that would probably put me to sleep. :(

posted by Lost Memory on Aug 2, 2008 at 1:52pm
The congressman asked for 150K to restore the theater.
posted by ken mc on Aug 2, 2008 at 2:37pm
Did he get it?

posted by Lost Memory on Aug 2, 2008 at 5:40pm
Unknown.
posted by ken mc on Aug 2, 2008 at 5:47pm
Here is another photo of the Wilson Theater.

posted by Lost Memory on Aug 4, 2008 at 1:51pm
This photo claims to be the Wilson Theater in 1984. You decide.

posted by Lost Memory on Apr 18, 2009 at 1:00pm
I saw "The Alamo" here. The 1960 version with John Wayne. The most recent photo above is of when it was "Screwerized," a 1970s affliction common to many old theaters that wanted to look hip. Like bell bottoms and polyester shirts and high-heel boots on a 70-year-old man.
posted by ronp on May 23, 2009 at 6:28pm
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