Creston Theatre

1516 Plainfield Avenue NE,
Grand Rapids, MI 49505

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Previously operated by: Independent Exhibitors Theater Services

Functions: Office Space

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Creston Theatre

The Creston Theatre opened in 1924. This theatre was owned by Beechers Theatres. Seating was listed at 506. Beechers had the Creston Vaudette Theatre a couple blocks away that closed once the Creston Theatre opened.

The Creston Theatre closed in 1959. It was reopened in 1960. It became an adult movie theatre on March 30,1973, but was closed later in 1973. The building has been repurposed for office space.

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DocF
DocF on August 1, 2016 at 10:59 pm

The Creston was operated as a sub-run by Harry Himmelstein at least into the late 1960’s and I believe was still running as late as 1975, but I could be wrong as I am old.

rivest266
rivest266 on February 27, 2024 at 5:30 am

Reopened in 1960, taken over by adult movie operators on March 30th, 1973 and closed later in 1973.

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