Indiana Theater
683 Ohio Street,
Terre Haute,
IN
47807
683 Ohio Street,
Terre Haute,
IN
47807
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Designed by famed theater architect John Eberson in Spanish Andalusian style and opened in 1922, this theater seats 1,674, contains a screen measuring 54' x 33', which is the second-largest in the state (it can be raised up and down when the stage is used for live performances).
The stunningly restored Indiana Theater once again screens movies, as well as hosting, as noted above, live entertainment, such as concerts and special events.
Contributed by
Roger Aleshire, Tara Lane, Gary Taylor
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Their website appears glitched but under the top page these two are still functioning:
http://indianatheater.com/header.html
http://indianatheater.com/movies.shtml
For events they only list a play with no date on it. But the top link can get you to a nice photo gallery of interior spaces. I hope thye can get things back on track!
It does tend to change (the website), but at least it’s still there. I’ve not been back to Indiana in decades, but I may make a trip to Terre Haute when I visit my mother (now in Bowling Green, KY) early next year. I’ll be sure take as many photos as I can, inside and out.
It’s funny how the ‘Indiana’ sign currently in place doesn’t match the architecture, yet still looks totally cool. I’d guess it to be from the late 1950’s…anyone actually know?
Here’s some images I’ve not seen here yet: View link
Holy Crap!! It’s for sale!!
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Couple photos of the Indiana Theatre.
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The Indiana Theater has been for sale for a long time. Looks like the asking price has been reduce. I have driven by this theater several times when going to see my stock broker. The outside of the theater is not in good shape. I wouldn’t be surprise inside the theater isn’t in good shape either. When I was a child, this was a very busy & successful theater. Unless used for private events, this theater isn’t used much anymore. It take a large amount of money to put this theater back in the shape that is was at one time. There’s two marquees missing that were at one time at this theater. Only one in the middle remains of the 3 orginal marquees.
I’m not sure the status of being open is correct for this theater. Very few events open to the public take place at this theater any more. Mostly private events, if there is any activity taking place at this theater. This theater is on life support. Untill the City Of Terre Haute or some group takes it over. I’m surprise the wrecking ball hasn’t taken ownership of this theater. Sad, as this was an outstanding theater at one time.
This theater may soon have new owners; they plan to restore the theater and broaden the range of its programming: View link
Just an attempt to but it though, nothing positive.
I hope the Indiana Theater is bought & is restore. The last few times I have driven by the theater, the outside wasn’t in good shape. Which makes me wonder how bad shape is the inside of the building. I hope the Indiana Theater can once again be the great Theater that she was when I went there many times over the years as a child. The Indiana Theater is too great not to be restore & used as an entertainment center.