Strand Theater
619 Louisiana Avenue,
Shreveport,
LA
71165-1547
619 Louisiana Avenue,
Shreveport,
LA
71165-1547
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Built for the Saenger Brothers in 1925, the Strand Theater is an ornate palace which originally showed films from its opening on July 3, 1925. In 1970, the Strand Theater was sold to ABC Interstate Theatres. However, by 1977, the Strand Theater was struggling and was sold to the Strand Theatre Corporation, a non-profit organization devoted to saving and restoring the theater.
The Strand Theatre Corporation raised the required funds to redevelop the Strand as a top notch performing arts and stage show venue. It is still in operation today.
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From 1986, a view of the Strand’s organ, an original theater seat, a chandelier and a box seat.
From 1986, a view of the Strand’s organ, an original theater seat, a chandelier and a box seat.
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Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977
Strand Theatre (added 1977 – Building – #77000668)
630 Crockett St, Shreveport
Historic Significance: Person, Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer: Weil,Emile, Stewart-McGehee
Architectural Style: Other
Historic Person: Ehrlich,Hary,et al.
Significant Year: 1925, 1923
Area of Significance: Performing Arts, Architecture
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
I don’t know why the address is different. The zipcode above should be changed to 71101.
2007 photo of the Strand Theatre.
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The original sign is on display in Las Vegas (Neonopolis) according to this article:
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A photo of it:
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I visited the Strand Theatre it was an ABC THEATRE At the time .Took Pictures.Couldn’t get in. Closed.
Very nice theatre.
Photo of the Strand at the start of renovations with the original marquee and Strand sign.
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