Our Theatre
737 Leonard Street,
Grand Rapids,
MI
49504
737 Leonard Street,
Grand Rapids,
MI
49504
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Additional Info
Previously operated by: W.S. Butterfield Theaters Inc.
Firms: F.P. Allen & Son
Functions: Workshop
Previous Names: Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
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The Our Theatre opened on January 22, 1929 with Jack Holt in “Court Martial”. It remained in operation as a motion picture theatre until closing on March 29, 1964 with a triple bill program: Cantinflas in “Pepe”, Ken Clark in “12 to the Moon” & Gene Barry in “The 27th Day”.
A little later it was reopened as the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre until the 1970’s when the Civic Theatre moved into the old Majestic Theatre. It is now home to the Hyatt Theatrical Lighting and Supply.
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Chuck Van Bibber
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I grew up by this theater, and was thrilled to get some information on it, as it has always caught my eye, with the classic sign and architecture. My dad saw “The Wizard of Oz” here as a kid. The flying monkeys scared him so much that he had to leave and ran all the way home.
I managed this place while I was in college. We were operating only Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This had to be back in 1963 as we discussed if we should close when President Kennedy was shot. We decided we needed to stay open so parents could have a place to send their kids.
We operated on the cheap and still could not make much money, but I had a great time and learned a lot about the business.
Opened on March 22nd, 1929. Small ad posted.
Closed or stopped its listings in 1964
Operators Willer and Boshoven hired architects F.P. Allen & Son to create the Our. It launched on January 22, 1929 with Jack Holt and Betty Compton in “Court Martial.” The venue closed on March 29, 1964 with a triple feature of “Pepe,” “12 to the Moon,” and “27th Day.”
In April of 1964, Civic Theater officials purchased the building for $42,000 from Willer & Boshoven. The used architect Wold & Bowers to refresh the space.