Jefferson Theatre
101 E. High Street,
Jefferson City,
MO
65101
101 E. High Street,
Jefferson City,
MO
65101
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The Jefferson Theatre opened its doors on December 26, 1904 with a live presentation of “Glittering Gloria” starring Ms. Isadore Rush alongside musical performances by an unknown orchestra originated from St. Louis. The Jefferson Theatre was managed by William J. Edwards who was familiar in his early show business in Jefferson City until his death in February 1913.
The Jefferson Theatre was later operated by the Dubinsky Brothers in the 1920s. It continued operating as a movie theater until 1931, and officially became a special events theater until closing in November 1935. In 1937, the Dubinsky Brothers announced that the Jefferson Theatre would reopen in July of that same year following extensive remodeling, but unfortunately it appears that the theater never reopened at all.
On December 4, 1950, the building was destroyed by a fire.
The building to the right of this picture is the old Capitol Theater. The office on the left side of the Capitol Theater was a barber shop. The lean-to on the side was added after the theater was torn down as a booth for the parking lot attendant to take parking fees. The Capitol later became part of the parking arrangement it became an inside parking garage.
The Jefferson City Post-Tribune reported the re-opening of the Gem and Jefferson Theaters in July 1937. The announcement was made by Ed Dubinsky, head of Dubinsky Brothers theater interests. Extensive remodeling of the Jefferson was also announced.
The Jefferson Theater was destroyed in a fire on 12/4/50, according to a story in the Jefferson City Post-Tribune at that time. Status should be closed/demolished.