Centre Theater
415 Couch Drive,
Oklahoma City,
OK
73102
415 Couch Drive,
Oklahoma City,
OK
73102
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The Centre Theater opened in 1947 and closed in 1980.
Today the former theater forms a part of the Oklanhoma City Museum of Art.
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This creative website contains shots of the former Centre Theatre.
http://www.agilitynut.com/theatres/ok.html
Photo gallery of the Centre Theatre during convertion to an art museum.
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Were the spectacular black light murals in the Center/Centre Theater preserved? If so, I would really like to see photos of those displayed. Also photos of the magnificent Deco glass and aluminum stair railings. That was a lovely old theater as were the Midwest, Warner (built as the Overholser Opera House if memory serves), Harbor, and Criterion — all destroyed during the madness of the 1960s “urban renewal” debacle. – OKC ex pat Scott Foster, Honolulu.
Original Deco glass railings are preserved inside the museum, along with the grand staricase. Unfortunately those glorious murals are forever gone. Hopfully someone will come up with interior photographs.
OKLAHOMA CITY â€" The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is looking for submission of stories, photographs and memories of the Centre Theatre, in honor of the 60th anniversary of the theaters opening on Christmas day, 1947
The theatre had a long run from its opening in 1947 to the mid 1970’s when it was eventually closed down. Throughout its operation, the theatre was more than just a movie theatre; it was a venue for sports telecast, civic fundraisers, religious lectures, and even the site for a square dance. It was a special place for many people.
To celebrate the history of the theater, the Museum of Art is looking to create a history of the theater with the help of those who grew up with the Centre Theatre. The museum will be taking 200 words or less short essays describing experiences and stories of the theater. In addition, the museum is also looking for old photographs taken of or at the Centre Theatre.
To submit click here
http://okcmoa.com/p/14371/Default.aspx
Nice Centre Theatre exterior & auditorium views can be seen on the following site by typing in name “Centre” -
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1985 photo of the Centre Theatre.
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The Boller Brothers architectural records list Robert O. Boller as the architect of the Centre Theater. At the time of opening the Centre Theater was owned by State Theaters, Inc.
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Centre Theatre 1947 construction photos can be seen by typing in the search ares of above site the word “theater” (has to be ‘er’ spelling).
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