New Theater
112 Main Street,
Little Rock,
AR
72201
112 Main Street,
Little Rock,
AR
72201
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The New Theater was operating prior to 1941, and at that time was part of Paramount Pictures Inc. thru their subsidairy Ed Rowley. Designed by architectural firm Corgan & Mooore, the seating capacity is given as 350 at that time.
It was rebuilt in 1946 to the plans of architects Frank Ginocchio and Edwin B. Cromwell. It was still in operation in 1950, when the seating capacity was given as 886.
This house was adjacent to the Main Theater (later Rex Theater) in Little Rock. Both theaters have been razed as part of redevelopment of the area.
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Ken McIntyre
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Here is a 1955 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/q46s5p
Interesting street scene.
According to the Arkansas Historical Society magazine this theatre replaced the original new theatre which was a much smaller theatre located at the same site. That is why there is such a difference in seating capacity.
Source of the photo posted on 7/5/09 is the Central Arkansas Library System.
The Rex/Main was a little farther down the block at 106 Main St. The New Theatre closed in 1964.