Florida Theater

E. Hinson Avenue,
Haines City, FL 33844

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AndyCallahanMajorMajor
AndyCallahanMajorMajor on October 27, 2010 at 4:11 am

A 1925 article announces the construction of a theater at the corner of Hinson and 8th Street, directly across the corner of the Hotel Polk. The hotel’s still there, but nothing else on the corner resembles a theater.

AndyCallahanMajorMajor
AndyCallahanMajorMajor on August 2, 2010 at 12:18 am

I think that building on the 500 block is an old Publix store dating from the 40s.

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen on August 1, 2010 at 1:13 pm

If you ever find the address, let us know. Need more info and photos.

Chuck1231
Chuck1231 on August 1, 2010 at 7:44 am

Andy, there is a former theatre building located in the 500 block of E. Hinson Ave. It has been retrofitted for other purposes. This might have been the Florida Theatre. (?)

AndyCallahanMajorMajor
AndyCallahanMajorMajor on July 30, 2010 at 5:43 am

Not sure. I’m planning a trip to the Northeast Polk area soon, so I’ll see if I can locate the building.

irvl
irvl on July 30, 2010 at 2:09 am

The Florida Theatre was also Carl Floyd Theatres' home office. Years after the theatre closed, the chain’s offices were still active in the building. My understanding is after closing as a full-time theatre, it was reopened from time to time for special showings. What is the building used for now?