Dunbar Theatre
1007 N. Cleveland Avenue,
Wichita,
KS
67214
1007 N. Cleveland Avenue,
Wichita,
KS
67214
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The Dunbar Theatre, designed by architect Raymond M. Harmon, opened on August 15, 1941. This theatre was built for African Americans. It was named after Paul Laurence Dunbar, an African American poet. The Dunbar Theatre closed in the late-1950’s. The building still stands but is vacant.
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Below are some photos I took of the Dunbar Theatre with its new marquee. http://www.flickr.com/photos/historian77/sets/72157632695967453/
I learned of this theater today when listening the mayor. I am excited to hear that there are discussions about preserving this theater. It is important to preserve as much of our history as possible.
annaelaine Wichita, Ks
The Dunbar Theater could reopen by 2020.
Here is the plan to reopen the Dunbar Theatre.
Dunbar Theatre Was a Beating Heart of Wichita’s Black Community. Community Voice, January 30, 2019
Website and Facebook page.
https://historicdunbartheatre.com/?fbclid=IwAR3VFkw_6aThrRn3WXPJqpetiEZXZywwS16CLkoSAxC67XZjdUyUSGOr9mQ
https://www.facebook.com/HistoricDunbarTheatre/
This was operated by Dickinson Theatres per the 1945 Film Daily Yearbook.