Michigan Theatre

1107-1111 E. Genesee Avenue,
Saginaw, MI 48607

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Previously operated by: Paramount Pictures Inc.

Architects: Lavern R. Bennett, Eugene D. Straight

Firms: Bennett & Straight

Styles: Art Deco

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Michigan Theatre

Located on the urban side of town, the Michigan Theatre was opened on June 28, 1936 with Wallace Beery in “Ah Wilderness!”. In the 1940’s it was operated by Paramount Pictures Inc. through their subsidiary W.S. Butterfield Theatres Inc. and Butterfield Michigan Theaters Co. After it closed, the upstairs was converted into apartments. It has since been demolished.

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Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on May 15, 2012 at 5:00 pm

An article about concrete theater construction, in Boxoffice of April 2, 1949, included an interior photo of the Michigan Theatre, though I don’t find the house mentioned in the article itself. The style was Art Deco. The photo caption attributes the design to the Dearborn architectural firm Bennett & Straight.

rivest266
rivest266 on February 19, 2024 at 5:47 am

Opened on June 28th, 1936. Grand opening ad posted.

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