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bjreed commented about Fox Pavilion on Jul 27, 2002 at 8:28 am

Fox Theater in Hays was opened on April 12, 1950 and at the time was owned by Fox Midwest in Kansas City. Following was description in story of theater opening:

“Built of stone, rick and glass over a steel and concrete framework, the new theater is completely fireproof. It has a balcony. The front is made of brick and concrete cut stone panels, with a stacked Roman brick pylon supporting a double-faced attraction board. A neo sign bearing the theater name tops the center stone panel. The lobby has a terrazzo floor. Lobby walls are painted lipstick red, while the ceiling is oyster white acoustone tile. The central feature of the foyers is a semicircular concession stand made of stainless steel and primavera wood. Another feature of hte foyers is a mural painted by George Kieffer, Springfield, Mo. artist. A cry room with Walt Disney characters painted on the walls, adjoins the foyer. Side walls are saw toothed, with a framed proscenium. The color scheme for auditorium decorations includes wedgewood blue and cocoa brown. Indirect lighting, with pinpoint floodlights, is used in the auditorium. Adjoining the proscenium frame, the sidewalls feature line murals painted by Albert E. Wadsworth, Wichita artist…..The new theater was designed by Samuel W. Bihr, Fox Midwest architect….