The theater was built in 1927 by Mr. Ready and Butterfield theaters, with the original seating capacity around 1500. The opening night was October 20th 1927, with the newest paramount movie “Swim Girl Swim” staring Bebe Daniels. With the admission prices of $0.50 for an adult and $0.25 for a child under 12. The theater continued to have its doors open until January of 1981, when Butterfield theaters decided that it was no longer making any profits. The building stayed vacant for a couple years and was purchased by Carol Moore in December or 1983, and re-opened its doors again march 2, 1983. When it opened in 1983 Mrs. Moore had it renovated to be a three screened theater, it was then renovated again in the late 80’s-early 90’s into a 4 screen theater.
The theater was originally designed by Myrle Smith (from South Bend, IN) and W.P. Whitney (from Chicago, IL). Those big, beautiful shinny entrance door were made of nickel-silver and bronze and were installed by Kawneer Co.
The theater was built in 1927 by Mr. Ready and Butterfield theaters, with the original seating capacity around 1500. The opening night was October 20th 1927, with the newest paramount movie “Swim Girl Swim” staring Bebe Daniels. With the admission prices of $0.50 for an adult and $0.25 for a child under 12. The theater continued to have its doors open until January of 1981, when Butterfield theaters decided that it was no longer making any profits. The building stayed vacant for a couple years and was purchased by Carol Moore in December or 1983, and re-opened its doors again march 2, 1983. When it opened in 1983 Mrs. Moore had it renovated to be a three screened theater, it was then renovated again in the late 80’s-early 90’s into a 4 screen theater.
The theater was originally designed by Myrle Smith (from South Bend, IN) and W.P. Whitney (from Chicago, IL). Those big, beautiful shinny entrance door were made of nickel-silver and bronze and were installed by Kawneer Co.