Uptown Theater
2962 Hennepin Avenue,
Minneapolis,
MN
55408
2962 Hennepin Avenue,
Minneapolis,
MN
55408
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Opened as the Lagoon Theater in 1913, it was remodeled and renamed the Uptown Theater in 1929.
Following a fire in 1939, it was completely rebuilt by the firm of Liebenberg & Kaplan. The seating capacity was for 900.
Today, it screens first run art and foreign films. Midnight screenings of cult films are also popular.
This classic movie house has retained all of its stylistic charm and its restored murals. Following conversion to digital in 2012, it now has a seating capacity for 350.
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1982 photo of the Uptown Theatre.
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Another 1982 photo of the Uptown Theatre.
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Another 1982 photo of the Uptown Theatre.
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1982 Night photo of the Uptown Theatre.
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This is a 2009 night photo.
Another 2009 photo is here.
2007 photo of the Uptown Theatre.
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2009 photos of the Uptown Theatre.
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2009 nightphoto of the Uptown Theatre.
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The Uptown is closing at the end of January, 2012 for renovation. When it reopens, the balcony will not really be a balcony anymore. Go now while you still can.
The Uptown will reopen on September 14, 2012; it now features all-digital projection and a larger screen. Seating has been reduced to 350, and new carpeting has been laid. The balcony was retained with love seats installed. The theater now serves alcohol. An article about the renovations can be read here.
A slideshow showing the recent renovations is here.