Paramount Theatre
913 W. St. Germain Street,
St. Cloud,
MN
56301
913 W. St. Germain Street,
St. Cloud,
MN
56301
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The Paramount Theatre (Official)
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Previously operated by: Finkelstein & Ruben, Paramount-Publix
Architects: Leo W. Schaefer
Functions: Community Arts Center, Live Performances, Live Theater, Movies (Classic)
Styles: Adam
Previous Names: Sherman Theatre
Phone Numbers:
Box Office:
320.259.5463
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Built in 1921, the Paramount Theatre is a true classic. Originally erected as the Sherman Theatre, it was operated by the Finkelstein & Ruben chain. In 1929 they were taken over by Publix and the picture palace was renovated in 1930 for talkies and renamed the Paramount Theatre on August 1, 1930. By the 1960’s, the Paramount Theatre’s ticket sales had fallen sharply and the theatre had begun to deteriorate. The theatre eventually closed and then fell victim to fire in 1985.
For 15 years, the theatre was raising funds and undergoing extensive renovations, which were completed in 2010.
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within the last week, i’ve had a chance to visit the paramount theater in person, and it is now in service as a arts center and museum. i witnessed a truly beautiful theater/museum with my own eyes.
The Paramount (originally the Sherman Theater on Saint Germain Street) opened in 1921. It was renovated very extensively and reopened in 1998. It now has 700 seats from the original 1200 and is used many times a week now with various plays, musical and dance shows, among other sorts of entertainment. The arts center is flourishing too with regular classes and exhibitions. Also the offices of the local arts and playhouses are here. These include the Central Minnesota Children’s Theater, County Stearns Theatrical Company, and the Troupe Theater.
Kubrick’s Spartacus will be showing at the Paramount on April 10, 2009.
I’m planning to see Spartacus as I’ve only seen one film at the Paramount, a documentary. It’s a great venue for theater (saw Aladdin there last weekend) and I’m really looking forward to seeing a real movie in that setting.
Decorative tile for the Knights of Columbus Building (which included the Sherman Theatre) was supplied by the American Terra Cotta Company. The company’s archives lists the architect of the building as Leo W. Schaefer.
Their website indicates that the restoration has been completed!
August 1st, 1930 grand opening ad as Paramount in the photo section.
February 28th, 1946 grand reopening as “Victory-ized” Paramount also in the photo section. It reopened on the 1st.
100th Anniversary article with photos.
https://wjon.com/century-in-st-cloud-inside-and-out-artifacts-around-paramount/?fbclid=IwAR21UFVIg7mytAuBSZZESrncF3Kbp82_3P-hWwsTZUhZIjLJomKc7wyHazk