Augusta Historic Theatre

523 State Street,
Augusta, KS 67010

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CSWalczak
CSWalczak on February 4, 2011 at 5:11 pm

There is a photo of the exterior on the theater’s website: http://augustahistorictheatre.com/the_theatre. Based on the information there, it was apparently later covered in glass, (possibly Vitrolite as was used on the lower portion of the façade) which was then removed when that ugly green metal cladding was installed. Other than that, it would appear that the theater, especially the interior, looks very much it did when it opened. It’s an Art Deco gem.

There is a set of thirty-seven photos here: View link

RoadsideArchitecture.com
RoadsideArchitecture.com on February 4, 2011 at 4:04 pm

I’d love to know what this theatre looked like originally. Photos anyone?

TLSLOEWS
TLSLOEWS on December 25, 2010 at 12:43 pm

Very nice looking theatre.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on August 6, 2010 at 6:51 pm

Great pictures,sorta wish it was in Augusta,Ga!

DonLewis
DonLewis on August 5, 2010 at 8:26 pm

From 2010 a photo of the Augusta Theatre HERE and HERE in Augusta.

Chuck1231
Chuck1231 on May 3, 2010 at 11:25 pm

It would be great to see the front facade restored to its original splendor.

Chuck1231
Chuck1231 on April 2, 2010 at 10:49 am

Another photo of the Augusta Theatre.
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Chuck1231
Chuck1231 on April 2, 2010 at 10:48 am

2009 photo of the Augusta Theatre.
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lostmemory
lostmemory on November 13, 2009 at 5:20 pm

This is another 1985 photo.

Chuck1231
Chuck1231 on April 14, 2009 at 3:59 pm

1985 photo of the lobby
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1985 photo of the auditorium
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Chuck1231
Chuck1231 on April 14, 2009 at 3:55 pm

1985 photo of the Box Office
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1985 night photo of the Augusta Theatre.
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Chuck1231
Chuck1231 on April 14, 2009 at 3:53 pm

1985 photo of the Augusta Theatre.
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lostmemory
lostmemory on January 24, 2009 at 6:37 pm

Here is the registration form for the National Register of Historic Places.

lostmemory
lostmemory on April 22, 2008 at 4:25 pm

Some history and a small interior photo can be found here.

lostmemory
lostmemory on March 7, 2008 at 6:59 pm

Another photo can be seen here.

KenRoe
KenRoe on May 30, 2007 at 4:43 am

The architectural firm Boller Brothers of St. Louis submitted plans to the owner/builder David A. Bisagno, but he preferred and accepted the designs submitted by architect Larry P. Larson of Webb City, Missouri.

lostmemory
lostmemory on May 25, 2007 at 6:38 am

Here is a 2007 photo of the Augusta Historical Theater.

lostmemory
lostmemory on January 2, 2007 at 5:26 am

Added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1990

Augusta Theater (added 1990 – Building – #90001577)
525 State St., Augusta
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Lite Craft Neon Co., Et al.
Architectural Style: Art Deco
Area of Significance: Architecture
Period of Significance: 1925-1949
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Theater

lostmemory
lostmemory on May 24, 2006 at 8:48 am

Here is another photo of the Augusta Theater.

lostmemory
lostmemory on April 19, 2006 at 3:37 pm

Here is a website for the Augusta Historical Theater.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on February 9, 2006 at 1:07 pm

Here is a small photo of the interior:
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Chuck1231
Chuck1231 on June 16, 2004 at 8:18 pm

The Architectual Firm is the Boller Brothers of Kansas City, Mo.

JimRankin
JimRankin on April 29, 2004 at 3:50 am

Tour of Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas Theatres in 2004
From June 26 through July 1, 2004 the Theatre Historical Society of America will tour a number of theatres in Kansas City Missouri and surrounding areas, including theatres in Lamar, Joplin, Richmond, St. Joseph and Springfield, MO, as well as Miami, OK, and these cities in Kansas: Leavenworth, Kansas City, Emporia, El Dorado, Augusta, Wichita, Hutchinson, McPherson, Salina, Concordia, and Topeka. More information is contained on their web site: http://www.HistoricTheatres.org and special photos and information concerning the Kansas City theatres: UPTOWN and the MIDLAND is available on this temporary page of their site at: http://www2.hawaii.edu/~angell/thsa/fromarch.html A glossy brochure about this “Heart of America” Conclave is available from the Society’s headquarters listed on their homepage, via E-mail to the Ex. Director, or via snail mail. Membership in the Society is not required to attend the Conclave and tour the theatres, but fees do apply as detailed on their site. Bring your camera and lots of film, for it is usually difficult or impossible to enter these theatres for photos, and some of them will surely not be with us in the years to come.

Chuck1231
Chuck1231 on March 6, 2004 at 6:01 pm

This is a duplicate to the Augusta Historic Theatre listing. You should combine the two into one.