The previous owner was raised originally in South Whitley and after college found himself in CA. He visited his hometown, saw that the theatre was for sale in ‘05, and bought it on a whim, hoping that he could relocate. However, due to the economy he was not able to. He put the theatre up for sale and it sold briskly. The theatre is still open and operating as a movie theatre on most days, and a church on sunday mornings. The new owners are D. Mark and Michelle Pratt. Still the best deal on movies around that area.
This theatre gas indeed sold in April, 2009. Sold quickly in fact. No problem with booking movies, no lack of interest or customers. Owner had to relocate primary business and residence. Distance became a challenge which could not be resolved. Great little theatre.
first run movie theatre. american colonial architecture. architect was Irvin G. Fredricks in Chicago. $3.25 for seniors and students with id. please email and we will be happy to attach photo.
the Kent Theatre has been purchased by Mark and Cynthia Minick. It remains open. Ticket prices are $4.00, matinees are $3.00, and $3.00 for student with id. Donald Lebrun originally built the theatre in 1936 and operated it for over 50 years. The basement used to be a firing range.
The previous owner was raised originally in South Whitley and after college found himself in CA. He visited his hometown, saw that the theatre was for sale in ‘05, and bought it on a whim, hoping that he could relocate. However, due to the economy he was not able to. He put the theatre up for sale and it sold briskly. The theatre is still open and operating as a movie theatre on most days, and a church on sunday mornings. The new owners are D. Mark and Michelle Pratt. Still the best deal on movies around that area.
This theatre gas indeed sold in April, 2009. Sold quickly in fact. No problem with booking movies, no lack of interest or customers. Owner had to relocate primary business and residence. Distance became a challenge which could not be resolved. Great little theatre.
first run movie theatre. american colonial architecture. architect was Irvin G. Fredricks in Chicago. $3.25 for seniors and students with id. please email and we will be happy to attach photo.
the Kent Theatre has been purchased by Mark and Cynthia Minick. It remains open. Ticket prices are $4.00, matinees are $3.00, and $3.00 for student with id. Donald Lebrun originally built the theatre in 1936 and operated it for over 50 years. The basement used to be a firing range.