DeMarce Theater
1320 Atlantic Avenue,
Benson,
MN
56215
1320 Atlantic Avenue,
Benson,
MN
56215
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The DeMarce Theater opened in 1916 as a silent movie theater. When sound movies came along the DeMarce Theater adjusted to the changes.
The theater has remained in operation continously with modifications that were necessary over the years.
It now features the latest in sound and projection and shows first run attractions. It is the only operating movie theater in Swift County.
Contributed by
Chuck Van Bibber
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This photo is supposed to be from 1917, so apparently there were two theaters in Benson at that time. The marquee’s front says Benson Opera House.
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I don’t know what the DeMarce Theater looks like so I can’t tell if it is the same theater as the Dreamland Theater.
The caption for the Dreamland says Pacific Avenue, while the DeMarce is on Atlantic Avenue, which might help.
Pacific Avenue and Atlantic Avenue are obviously not the same. The Dreamland might have been a short lived theater but it still counts and should be listed here. Nice find.
I have to go, so if you want to add the Dreamland please do so.
Okay. I’ll add the Dreamland and when you get a chance you could post a link to the photo that you found. Thanks.
2003 photo of the DeMarce Theatre.
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Ken your URL from Mar. 27, 2009 to the Dreamland no longer functions.
1987 Night photo of the DeMarce Theatre.
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Another 1987 photo of the DeMarce Theatre.
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The DeMarce Theater has a web site.