Crown Theatre
119 South Florissant Road,
Ferguson,
MO
63135
119 South Florissant Road,
Ferguson,
MO
63135
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The Crown Theatre opened in 1936 originally seating 632. The Crown opened as the Savoy theatre and was part of the Wehrenberg chain. It was located in the heart of the shopping district in downtown Ferguson.
A long time mainstay of the Wehrenberg chain, in 1966, the theatre was completely gutted and remodeled by Wehrenberg and they started a first run policy. This lasted until the neighborhood changed and the shopping district gradually dwindled to just a few shops.
The Crown closed in 1993 and today the building is home to a banquet hall.
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Charles Van Bibber
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Opened December 25, 1936.
The Crown has reopened as a banquet hall—complete with stage—under the original Savoy name.
1936 seating capacity of 632. Architect firm of Johnson and Maack.
In 1966 re-do architect listed as George Berg. Seating capacity reduced to 420.
This is the website for the Savoy Banquet Center.
Here is a 2003 photo.
Opened as the Savoy December 1936.
Closed as the Savoy June 1965.
Reopened as the Crown November 1966.
Closed as the Crown January 1983.
Looking at the far left of the picture of the Crown, it looks like something shaped like a W…or maybe a crown…is on the roof. Was that true or am I just a victim of wishful thinking? :)
Wishful thinking – that’s part of the sign of the neighboring business which was set back from the street.