Chateau Theatre
15 First Street SW,
Rochester,
MN
55902
15 First Street SW,
Rochester,
MN
55902
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The former Chateau Theatre, which opened in 1927, was remade into a Barnes & Noble bookstore after its days as a movie house ended in around 1986.
The interior is in an Atmospheric style, designed as a Medieval village with stars above.
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Dan Landherr
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This is a daytime view of the former Chateau theater.
Here is a Wintertime view.
Circa 1973:
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Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980
Chateau Dodge Theatre ** (added 1980 – Building – #80002098)
Also known as Chateau Theatre
15 1st St., SW, Rochester
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Heffron & Fitzgerald,et al., Elletbee Architects
Architectural Style: Other
Area of Significance: Architecture, Entertainment/Recreation
Period of Significance: 1925-1949
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Theater
A Marr & Colton theater organ size 2/9 was installed in the Chateau Theater in 1927.
Thanks to the fellow who has taken these current photos of balcony, now used for storage. They show wonderful Art Deco detail.
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Here is a recent photo of the Barnes & Noble store.
1982 photo of hte Chateau Theatre. Now that is one impressive theatre front and marquee.
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Another 1982 photo of the Chateau
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Another 1982 photo of the Chateau Theatre.
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1982 night photo of the Chateau Theatre.
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Is/was this theatre haunted?
Is/was this theatre haunted?