Crest Theater
1905 Lakin Avenue,
Great Bend,
KS
67530
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Crest Theater - Great Bend (Official)
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Previously operated by: Commonwealth Amusement Corp.
Architects: Robert O. Boller
Firms: Boller & Lusk
Functions: Live Performances
Styles: Streamline Moderne
Phone Numbers:
Box Office:
620.792.4228
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Previously at this address had stood the Kansan Theatre, operated by Commonwealth Amusements from at least 1941. The Crest Theater opened on November 9, 1950, and was operated by Commonwealth Amusement Corp. Seating was provided for 985 in orchestra and balcony levels.
This former movie theater was renovated for use as a community theater by the Great Bend Community Theatre. Some of its uses are musical concerts, dance, lectures and seminars. The Crest Theater was placed on the National Register of Historical Places in 2005.
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Here is a June 1960 ad from the Great Bend Daily Tribune:
http://tinyurl.com/2kkkvy
A 1996 view of the Crest Theater in Great Bend and a larger view here.
Here’s a 2008 view of the CREST: http://www.boxsetgallery.com/stein/index.html
Detail of the neon and light set up under the marquee of the Crest:
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Thanks Chuck…here’s a photo of the Crest I just replaced, but maybe I had never posted it here before?
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Thanks Kevin.
What an absolutely gorgeous theatre! Kudos to the town for not letting it slip away.
GREAT MARQUEE. LIGHTING DESIGN UNDER CANOPY MUST BE VERY UNIQUE WHEN LIT!!
The NRHP registration form for the Crest Theatre, available here as a PDF, includes several photos of the theater, as well as a detailed description.
Crest Theatre exterior photo from the Kansas State Historical Society: http://www.kansasmemory.org/item/204952/page/1
Crest Theatre lobby photo from the Kansas State Historical Society: http://www.kansasmemory.org/item/204953/page/1