Hollywood Theatre
212 N. Phillips Avenue,
Sioux Falls,
SD
57104
212 N. Phillips Avenue,
Sioux Falls,
SD
57104
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Designed by Sioux Falls native Harold Spitznagel, who would go on to found the firm today known as the Spitznagel Partners, the Hollywood opened in downtown Sioux Falls in 1938. The theater was designed in Art Moderne style. Unfortunately, the Hollywood has been torn down.
Any further information on this theater would be greatly appreciated…
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this theater originaly seated 800+ patrons. in the 50’s seating was reduced to 765 to accomodate the 44 foot CinemScope screen. In 1970, 601 rocking chair seats were installed and it became a roadshow house for a brief period. the land where it stood is now a parking lot.
I grew up in Sioux Falls,and remember going to the Hollywood theater, and seeing “The Thing"and "Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein” and everytime I play thoese movies I think of the Hollywood Theater,and all the great Sat.I spent there
Cosmo
more info and photos of the hollywood can be found here View link
Thanks for posting that, Roger!
Expect some more updates in the near future reflecting the additional info you’ve provided.
Thanks again for the support!
-Eric
1982 photo of the Hollywood Theatre.
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Opened on January 28th 1939, from what I cound it closed in 1985. It was operated for time by Welworth Theatres and lated by Midcontinent Theatres (MIDCO).
Sad photo if the HOLLYWOOD vertical sign being knocked down.