Ramon Theatre

Frostproof, FL

15 E. Wall Street

, Frostproof, FL 33843 United States

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Status:	Closed/Renovating/Restoring
Screens:	Single Screen
Style:	Mediterranean Revival

Function:	Unknown
Seats:	400
Chain:	Independent

Architect:	Leo Elliott
Firm:	Unknown

A gem in the rough. Built in 1925 at a cost of $100,000, the Ramon entertained the citizens of Frostproof, Florida, until the theater closed in the 1960's.

The Frostproof Chamber of Commerce purchased the theater and adjacenct building in late 2002 and sought funding to restore both. This came a step closer when in January 2008, restoration work was nearing completion.

Contributed by Perry Bird

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The Ramon Theatre seated 400 people.

posted by William on Nov 25, 2003 at 2:12pm

A 1920's view of the Ramon's exterior can be seen here.

posted by Bryan Krefft on Sep 26, 2004 at 1:05pm

"The Ramon Theater was built in 1925 by Frank Thompson Sr., who named it for his newborn son, Ramon. It was designed by architect Leo Elliott, who was well known for his Mediterranean-style architecture". Here is a June 25, 2007 article.

posted by Lost Memory on Jan 19, 2008 at 3:59pm

This is a recent photo.

posted by Lost Memory on Aug 7, 2008 at 1:33pm

Here's a view of the RAMON c.2006: http://www.boxsetgallery.com/stein/index4.html

posted by hstein on Oct 30, 2008 at 3:52pm

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