Nuart Theater
516 S. Main Street,
Moscow,
ID
83843
516 S. Main Street,
Moscow,
ID
83843
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Milburn Kenworthy built the Nuart Theater in 1935, three doors away from his 1926 Kenworthy Theatre. The restored Kenworthy Theatre now serves as Moscow’s performing arts center and the Nuart Theater, which was operated by Carmike Cinemas for many years, was closed in March of 1999 for first-run movies but remains in excellent condition.
The Nuart Theater was purchased by Community Christian Ministries in January of 2004, and they have renovated the original 500-seat theatre to include the Redhawk Crossing Bookstore, wireless internet ports, an espresso bar and couches to read books on spirituality. A small stage has been built in the lobby for their open-mic nights and on Fridays the Nuart Theatre returns to its roots with free movies.
The Nuart Theater, along with its neighbor, the Kenworthy Theatre, was put on the National Register of Historic Places in November of 2001.
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There is a 1936 photo of the Nuart on this page:
http://tinyurl.com/yjsuvj
According to the Nuart theater website, their function is “We are a coffeehouse, bookstore, live music venue, and movie theater”. Their website is here.
Added to the National Register of Historical Places in 2001
Nu Art Theatre (added 2001 – Building – #01001304)
516 S. Main St., Moscow
Historic Significance: Event
Area of Significance: Entertainment/Recreation
Period of Significance: 1925-1949
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Specialty Store, Theater
Current Function: Commerce/Trade, Religion
Current Sub-function: Religious Structure, Specialty Store
The correct spelling for this one is “Theater”. Function is “coffeehouse, bookstore, live music venue, and movie theater” according to the Nuart Theater website.
Here is a recent photo.
This is the Nuart at night.
Here are two photos from 1984:
Photo1
Photo2
Here is a larger version of the 1952 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/mah7lk
From 1952 a photo postcard view of Main Street along with Nuart and Kenworthy Theaters in Moscow.