Nuart Theater
195 North Broadway,
Blackfoot,
ID
83221
195 North Broadway,
Blackfoot,
ID
83221
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The Nuart, which opened in 1930, was built by Paul Demordaunt, who went on to form a small Idaho theater chain with his partner, Hugh Drennen.
They also operated the local Idaho Theatre, a second-run house, and shared first-run films with a competitor, the Roxy.
The Nuart is now owned by Blackfoot Community Players who stage live performances and make the theater available to the community for rental. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 with Walter Demordaunt listed as its architect.
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Added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1978
Nuart Theater ** (added 1978 – Building – #78001049)
195 N. Broadway, Blackfoot
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Et al., DeMordaunt, Walter
Architectural Style: Moderne
Area of Significance: Architecture, Art, 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
Here is a photo, circa early eighties:
http://tinyurl.com/2jwpad
Every Which Way But Loose was released in December of 1978 so I doubt that the photo is from the early eighties.
Blackfoot Area Chamber Of Commerce claims that this theater was built in the 1920s.
Here are two photos from 1984:
Photo1
Photo2
Hugh Drennen was my Grandfather
Real nice theatre.
And your Uncle Clint on the marquee.From Ken Mcs post of 11/26/07.
Thats neat Mark was he your dads or moms dad?Welcome to Cinema Treasures.
How did i miss CLINT.Great Actor,but horrible ape movie.Thanls TLS.