Arcadia Theatre
226 W. Randolph Avenue,
Enid,
OK
73701
226 W. Randolph Avenue,
Enid,
OK
73701
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Previously operated by: Griffith Amusement Company, Publix
Architects: W. Scott Dunne
Functions: Restaurant
Styles: Art Deco
Previous Names: Aztec Theatre
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The Arcadia Theatre was opened by Publix on October 10, 1930 with Charles Delaney in “The Lonesome Trail” & Rin Tin Tin in “The Lone Defender”. When the Aztec Theatre opposite was renamed Esquire Theatre, the Arcadia Theatre was renamed Aztec Theatre. The Arcadia Theatre was closed in 1940.
Since at least 2012 it has operated as a restaurant.
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Take a peek at a vintage shot of this Art Deco cutie by typing in “Arcadia” …
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Here a lovely hotel/ballroom/theatre listed as opening 1924. Don’t think this was ever a cinema, but still worth a look -
http://enidsymphony.uniqhorns.com/
This site has a little bit of material on the former Arcadia Theatre …
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/370
When the original Aztec Theatre changed its name to Esquire, then the Arcadia Theatre was renamed the Aztec. To view vintage images go to below link, on match all words field type in either “enid theater” or “enid theatre”,
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The Arcadia, located at 226 W. Randolph, operated from at least 1933 to 1943. It is not listed in the 1926-27 Enid City Directory and there are no other directories available at the Enid Public Library for the intervening years. The Griffith Amusement Company (its Enid headquarters was across the street at the Aztec Theatre) ran the Arcadia at least part of the time it was open. The current occupant of the building is the Boomerang Restaurant.
1939 photo added, photo credit Oklahoma Historical Society. Via the Enid Oklahoma Old Post Cards Facebook page.
2012 article about Boom-A-Rang Diner’s opening. No mention of the Arcadia, but the wall’s artwork appears to be movie inspired. Local contractor Leroy Markes owns the building leased to Boom-A-Rang, and those surrounding it.
http://www.enidnews.com/news/business/bringing-back-the-s/article_0783461e-6b85-562f-ad10-39ddc9bafcaa.html
The Paramount-Publix chain opened the Arcadia Theatre on October 10, 1930 with Charles Delaney in “The Lonesome Trail” and Rin Tin Tin The Wonder Dog in Chapter 1 of “The Lone Defender”.
Grand opening ad:
Publix Arcadia theatre opening 10 Oct 1930, Fri The Enid Morning News (Enid, Oklahoma) Newspapers.com
Listings for the Arcadia theatre ended in 1940.