Grand Theater
138 East Market Street,
New Albany,
IN
47150
138 East Market Street,
New Albany,
IN
47150
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The Grand Theater opened in 1909. It was replaced by the New Grand Theater in 1913, and closed in 1975. The building is now used for weddings and other catering events, and in 2010, began screening movies again
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This is a 2004 photo.
Here is a new link for the circa 1975 photo.
Here are two 1981 photos:
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The theater is now open for receptions and they are interested in possibly showing movies again if they we able to get the equipment. That is at least on a small scale so the owner told me.
2009 photo of the Grand Theatre.
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The Grand Theatre that opened in 1909 was apparently replaced by this theater, originally called the New Grand when it opened in the latter part of November, 1913. The December 27, 1913, issue of Moving Picture World ran an article about the new house (click on the Page 1546 link here) with a description and a small photo. Though it now has a modern front, the gabled roof in recent photos is recognizable in the 1913 picture.
The New Grand was designed by the Louisville architectural firm of Joseph & Joseph in a restrained style. The building was faced with white and green enameled brick, and details such as classical moldings and window pediments were of galvanized iron painted to resemble stone. The theater was 60x120 feet, with a stage 25x60 feet for vaudeville and other live performances. The New Grand seated 700 on the main floor and 300 in the balcony. The article doesn’t mention an organ, but says that a four-piece orchestra was employed.
Here are my pictures from November 2010.
Andy, you have a great knack for shooting some great photos of the old movie theatres. Thanks for all the photos.
The theatre is apparently showing films again — from July 2010:
http://agilitynut.com/10/7/tgrand.jpg
This is a current description for the Grand Theatre. One site has a small picutre of the auditorium and there are no seats at all. It was set up for a wedding reception.
GRAND, THE
138 East Market Street
New Albany, IN 47150
812-949-8888
www.thegrandconventioncenter.com
Driving Directions: Interstate 64, Exit 123 (downtown New Albany)
Description: Restored theatre in historic downtown New Albany suitable for receptions, weddings, business meetings, political functions and fundraisers welcome
Capacity: up to 1,400 people
Alcohol Policy: Full Service Bar â€" No Carry In Permitted
Smoking Policy: No Smoking Indoors â€" Smoking outside in courtyard only
Catering: Must use caterer from The Grand’s preferred list
Equipment: Stage; Lighting system; DJ services can be arranged; Balcony area; Dance floor