Novo Theatre
506 W. Main Street,
Cumberland,
KY
40823
506 W. Main Street,
Cumberland,
KY
40823
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Additional Info
Previously operated by: Schine Circuit Inc.
Architects: Drew Eberson, John Adolph Emil Eberson
Functions: Church
Styles: Art Deco
Previous Names: Starlight Theatre, Marian Theatre
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The Starlight Theatre was opened December 25, 1937. It was renamed Marian Theatre in September 1940. On August 28, 1970 it was renamed Novo Theatre, and operated until at least 1985.
It was renovated and re-opened by a church group on around 2004.
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Bryan Krefft
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This is from around 2004 or so:
http://tinyurl.com/yakjfll
Theatre opened 1938 and the architects were John and Drew Eberson.
Sorry theatre opened 25 December 1937.
Looks like a nice restoration, but unfortunately they did away with the old art deco marquee.
http://www.landmarkhunter.com/198102-novo-theatre/
This started life as the Starlight Theatre, and was renamed the Marian Theatre in September 1940. It was renamed the Novo Theatre on August 28, 1970, and was still open in 1985.