Russell Theatre
9 E. Third Street,
Maysville,
KY
41056
9 E. Third Street,
Maysville,
KY
41056
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places on Mar. 31, 2006.
Reference number
06000216
Architectural style
Late 19th and 20th Century Revival: Mission/Spanish Revival
Area of significance
Entertainment/Recreation
Level of significanceLocal
Evaluation criteria
A – Event
Property type
Building
Historic function
Theater
Periods of significance
1925-1949; 1950-1974
Significant year
1930
MaterialsFoundation:
Concrete
Walls: Brick
Roof: Asphalt
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A couple more 2009 photos of the Russell Theatre.
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2009 photo of the Russell Theatre and another of the box office.
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July 2009 photo of the Russell Theatre.
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Here’s a decent scan of a postcard from my collection, same as the cropped part above:
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An article about the creation of a miniature model of this theater on display at the Kentucky Gateway Museum Center in Maysville: View link
http://www.nkyviews.com/mason/maysv24.htm
http://www.nkyviews.com/mason/mason461.htm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyum/3756862876/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyum/3756060609/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyum/3166527648/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyum/3165697635/
What a fantastic-looking theatre! It seems to have lots of potental. Hope the renovating/restoration process goes well for the Russell Theatre.
This is a website for the Russell Theater.
1981 photo of the Russell Theatre exterior.
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A few more photos can be seen here. Click on each photo to expand it.
B/W photo and Color photo from the Library of Congress.
Hey Lost Memory… can you drop me a line at ? I’ve got a question but don’t want to take up space here! Karen
Here is a recent exterior view of the Russell Theater.
Just had a wonderful chat with Donald Buckley who is very involved with the Rescue the Russell efforts. He told me that they are launching on a $3 million capital campaign and they have used a $250,000 state grant to re-do the lobby area. The auditorium still needs MUCH work to address water/moisture damage and it will be a huge undertaking to restore the original paint colors after a horrendous job by the Panther Corp who bought the theater from Schine.
Check out photos and ways to help this outstanding example of atmospheric architecture at http://www.rosemaryclooney.com/russell/
A unique and charming little theatre. I hope it is restored soon
This is a larger version of the picture at the top of this page.
The rainbow is real?? Wow! I thought it was just an artful addition to the Curt Teich postcard. I don’t think i have ever seen an atmospheric with a rainbow. And to think this was a SCHINE theater too! How very special…. Thanks Hank : )
Rumor has it that atmospheric projected rainbow on the blue sky ceiling was projected between double feature films.
Does anyone know the current status of the Russell project? Can anyone suggest a person to contact for more information? The email address on the theater’s website is invalid. Thanks.
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The Russell Theatre opened on 4th December 1930 with the movie “Whoopie” starring Eddie Cantor
In 2001, Rescue the Russell received a Community Development Block Grant. Through this grant they were able to have hazardous materials removed, exit doors repaired, and old metal shed removed, and the marquee fully restored.
The architect for this work was KZF Design in Cincinnati, Ohio (513)621-6211.
Rescue the Russell continues to raise money for the next phase of restoration.