Crest Theater
1905 Lakin Avenue,
Great Bend,
KS
67530
1905 Lakin Avenue,
Great Bend,
KS
67530
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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
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.
GREAT MARQUEE. LIGHTING DESIGN UNDER CANOPY MUST BE VERY UNIQUE WHEN LIT!!
What an absolutely gorgeous theatre! Kudos to the town for not letting it slip away.
Thanks Kevin.
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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Detail of the neon and light set up under the marquee of the Crest:
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Here’s a 2008 view of the CREST: http://www.boxsetgallery.com/stein/index.html
A 1996 view of the Crest Theater in Great Bend and a larger view here.
Here is a June 1960 ad from the Great Bend Daily Tribune:
http://tinyurl.com/2kkkvy