My great grandfather was one of the Kantak Brothers owners. His widow & my grandmother lived upstairs from theater, where I spent many happy days. My grandmother played organ there for the silent films. I was told the building housing the grain store originally sat on Lincoln between 12th & 13th, & was moved to present location, where the theater was added. Another daughter & her husband ran the theater from 1960. I don’t know when it was sold. I’m glad to see this page preserving it’s place in history. I loved spending time in that building. It was very unique. I would love to see it restored someday.
My great grandfather was one of the Kantak Brothers owners. His widow & my grandmother lived upstairs from theater, where I spent many happy days. My grandmother played organ there for the silent films. I was told the building housing the grain store originally sat on Lincoln between 12th & 13th, & was moved to present location, where the theater was added. Another daughter & her husband ran the theater from 1960. I don’t know when it was sold. I’m glad to see this page preserving it’s place in history. I loved spending time in that building. It was very unique. I would love to see it restored someday.