El Dorado Theater
206 S. Main Street,
El Dorado,
KS
67042
206 S. Main Street,
El Dorado,
KS
67042
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Additional Info
Previously operated by: Fox Midwest Theatres
Architects: U.G. Charles
Functions: Café
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The El Dorado Theater opened May 30, 1921 with “Deception”. By the early-1940’s it was operated by Fox Midwest Amusement Corp. It was still open in 1956, but had closed by 1957. The building is now home to a cafe.
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This theater was recently featured on the “American Picers” show on the History Channel.
There were quite a few shots of the interior, showing the stage and the balcony still in place. The owner is divesting himself of a lot of the artifacts that are inside.
Sorry for the typo. That’s “American Pickers.”
I was told the PICKERS were in Swainsboro,Georgia at the old Drive-in there.I missed that show. Hi-Way 56 Drive-in on CT.
I just saw the “American Pickers” episode as well. I hope when the current owners vacate, that it can be saved or put back to use as a theater.
It appeared that it hadn’t been altered that much. Just a lot of antiques spread throuhout. Even in the balcony. Kudos to the current owners for keeping it as is.
From 2010 a close up photo image of the El Dorado sign & marquee along with a view if the El Dorado Building.
I just the Pickers episode, but didn’t see the balcony and stage areas though did see a glimpse of the marquee at the end of the show. I agree with David Zornig….hope when the current owners vacate, that it can put back to use as a theater.
The El Dorado launched on May 30, 1921 with “Deception.” It competed against the Gem Theatre, Eris Theatre, Belmont/Palace, and the Royal theatres
That’s my grandparents theatre. And yes, they were on American Pickers. However, Mike, my grandfather, died last year January. My grandmother is hoping to sell everything in it and the building.
Hello Nibco, I would be interested in any cars that are for sale at your grand parents property. Do you know who i can contact to find out whats available? My phone number is 314-532-9892. Thanks Harold
I worked there with Peggy and with Phyllis Jean Warren back in 1964 summer time it had movies for 10 cents for the children with El Dorado Swimming park badge I saw lot great movies there Paul and Julie were the owners at the time I worked there