Hilans Theater
36 E. Main Street,
Avon Park,
FL
33825
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Additional Info
Previously operated by: Floyd Theaters
Architects: William J. Heim
Functions: Church
Styles: Art Deco
Previous Names: Park Theater
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Located in downtown Avon Park. The Park Theater was opened in 1935. It was taken over by the Floyd Theaters chain in 1940. It was renamed Hilans Theater in April 1950. It was closed on September 6, 1979 with Barbara Parkins in “House of Crazies” (aka “Asylum).
It was converted into a church.
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In 1981.
Thanks again Joe!
Here is the Hilans in July 2010.
The NRHP Registration form for the Avon Park Historic District, which includes this theater, refers to the house only as the Park Theatre, and says it opened in 1935. The 1950 opening must have been a reopening under a new name.
Floyd Theatres took over the Park in 1940 and made some changes to the house, according to this item from The Film Daily, July 3, 1941:
Closed On September 6, 1979 With “House Of Crazies”.