Temple Theatre
115 N. Main Street,
Mount Pleasant,
IA
52641
115 N. Main Street,
Mount Pleasant,
IA
52641
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Operated by: Eisentraut Theatres
Previously operated by: Fridley Theatres, Main Street Cinemas
Architects: Robin B. Carswell, Albert S. Owen, Charles H. Payson
Firms: Owen, Payson & Carswell
Functions: Movies (First Run)
Previous Names: Masonic Temple Theatre, Temple Twin Theatre, Main Street Cinemas
Phone Numbers:
Box Office:
319.385.3726
Manager:
319.385.3726
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The Masonic Temple Theatre was opened on May 17, 1924 with Mae Marsh in “Daddies” and a short comedy movie named “Back to Earth” starring Jack Earle. It was twinned on September 7, 1979.
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The Masonic Temple Theatre was built in 1923 and designed by the Kansas City architectural firm of Owen, Payson, & Carswell. Architect Robin B. Carswell left the firm by 1925 and was replaced by William Sayler.
As Owen, Sayler, & Payson, (Albert S. Owen and Charles H. Payson were the other partners) the firm designed the Ararat Shrine Temple in Kansas City (1926), which would also later operate as a movie theater and would also be listed on the NRHP, as part of the Eleventh Street Historic District.
After establishing his own practice, Carswell also designed the Memorial Auditorium at Burlington, Iowa.
Now known as the Main Street Cinemas. Here’s the website: http://www.mainstreetcinemas.net/
I just performed there, last Friday night with my comedy improv troupe, Guys In Ties. The owner did very good of bringing it up to modern amenities while still keeping the original feel of an old movie house. The large third floor hall, once used as a Masonic lodge, is being turned into seven apartments.
I went here back in the early 70’s when a high school friend of mine did a road trip to visit his friend there. Stayed at the Harland House! Great landmark as well. So glad it’s still showing movies after all these years!
Now operated by Eisentraut Theatres and once again named Temple Theatre. Updated website link: https://bestmoviedeal.com/home_v4/v5-temple/
Twinned on September 7, 1979.
Opened on May 17, 1924 with Mae Marsh in “Daddies” along with a comedy short “Back To Earth”.
Original capacity was 700, but it was 500 by 1938. The 2023 streetview shows that the Main Street Cinemas marquee is unchanged, but it is indeed run by Eisentraut, who call it the Temple on their website.