Kentucky Theatre
214 East Main Street,
Lexington,
KY
40507
214 East Main Street,
Lexington,
KY
40507
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The Kentucky Theatre and its mighty Wurlitzer are an official Save America’s Treasures project which are owned by the city of Lexington.
Opened on October 4, 1922, the interior of this 1,276-seat theatre is an Adamesque style delight. By 1941, it was operated by the Schine Circuit. The Kentucky Theatre now has a shared lobby and conjoined projection booth with the adjacent State Theatre, which is also a ‘Cinema Treasure’.
Damaged by fire in 1987 and restored in 1989, this ornate theater still needs an infusion of cash and more renovations to bring it back to all of its original splendor.
However, with their recent notice and restoration project well underway, the Kentucky Theatre will rise again!
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Abygale, Kevin Fillips
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1985 daytime photo of the Kentucky Theatre.
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19832 night photo of the Kentucky Theatre.
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What is the restoration status of this Lexington cinema treasure that has or had a Wurlitzer organ?
2007 Photo of the Kentucky Theatre.
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I was so lucky to be in Lexington on business and spotted the KENTUCKY THEATRE,i was given a first class tour and bought a history book on the theatre on sale at the concession.I think next door there was another theatre being cleaned up to reopen,I wonder if any Kentucky folks know what i am writing about.Can’t remember that theatre’s name.
So the STATE theatre is now part of the KENTUCKY Theatre.
Nice looking.
YOu outta drive up there one day it was beautiful and the staff was glad to show off the theatre. I bought a nice local book about the theatre.
I think I will,Mike.
The theater celebrates its 90th anniversary: View article.
Is there an update on this theatre and its mighty Wurlitzer? Great 1930 photo with the blade marquee!