Strand Theatre
106 W. Washington Street,
Phoenix,
AZ
85003
106 W. Washington Street,
Phoenix,
AZ
85003
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The Strand Theatre on West Washington Street near Second Avenue in downtown Phoenix, opened in 1918. In the 1920’s, it was part of the Nace circuit, and later was operated by Paramount and still later, ABC Theatres of Arizona.
The Strand Theatre closed in 1964 and was later razed.
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The Strand was located at 106 West Washington Street. It specialized in cowboy movies during the 40’s and early 50’s. After that it continued to run ‘B’ movies. It had a slightly Art Deco design above the marquee. Inside, there was a strange seating arrangement, a one story theater with the balcony on the same floor. You would walk in down the middle to the floor seats. About one third of the way in, there were steps on both sides that took you to a raised area. Mothers would never let their girls go to the Strand; the only ‘proper’ theaters were the Fox, Vista, Paramount (Orpheum) and Palms.
This is a 1950’s photo of Washington St showing the Strand theater on the right hand side. Photo is courtesy of acmeron.
In 1920 a model C, Robert MOrton pipe organ was installed. It was subsequently moved to the Yeager theatre in Watts, CA in 1925.Don Story
In 1955 the Strand had 797 seats.
Does anyone remember Donald Kirkman who worked at the Strand in the early 1950s?
Actually, his name was KENNETH KIRKMAN (sometimes spelled KENNETH KIRKHAM). Would appreciate hearing from anyone who knew him. Thanks.