Colonial Theater
139 Water Street,
Augusta,
ME
04330
139 Water Street,
Augusta,
ME
04330
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Previously operated by: Paramount Pictures Inc.
Architects: Harry S. Coombs
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The Colonial Theater opened on September 1, 1913 and was designed by architect Harry S. Coombs, who was known for designing many local libraries. The Colonial Theater was damaged by fire in 1926, and the auditorium had to be rebuilt. In the 1940’s, it was operated by Paramount Pictures Inc. through their subsidiary John Ford. It was closed in 1968, and was in use as a storage facility for many years.
By 2010, local citizens were forming a group to regenerate the theatre.
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In the 1942-43 edition of the Motion Picture Almanac, the Colonial in Augusta is listed as part of Maine & New Hampshire Theatres Company of Tremont Street, Boston.
Ron and Bryan the Colonial is listed with the same theatre chain in 1956 Motion picture Almanac.
The Theatre Historical Society archive has the MGM Theatre Report for the Colonial' it’s Card # 333. Address is Water St. There is an exterior photo taken May 1941. Condition is Good. The report says it’s over 15 years old and shows MGM films. There were 882 orchestra seats and 358 in the balcony, total 1,240. Competing theater was the Capitol.(No report was filled out for the Capitol). 1940 population was 19,300.
I recently photographed the Colonial Theatre. Check out my post on it at After the Final Curtain.
10/23/17 article about restoration efforts.
Website & Facebook page links for the Augusta Colonial Theater.
http://www.augustacolonialtheater.org/?fbclid=IwAR3k4OH5rpLayoG_51AGiSVwZ1x4duUamWDB4kVy5Uuu4qjz97tuen_PjrY
https://www.facebook.com/ColonialAugusta/
The Colonial theatre opened or placed its first ad on September 1st, 1913 and closed in 1968. Grand opening ad posted.