Lyons Theatre

This item about the Parkside Theatre, then under construction, appeared in the February 14, 1914 issue of Moving Picture World: “The Lyons Investment Company, of Clinton, Ia., will open a new picture house on Main Street, under the name of the Parkside, in the middle of next March. The Lyons Investment Company offered a prize of $10 for the most suitable name, and it was suggested by a Mrs. W. F. Jackson who submitted the name of ‘Parkside.’”

The Parkside Theatre was remodeled and renamed the Lyons Theatre in 1941. Here’s an item from The Film Daily of August 29:

“T. J. Evans Completes $5,000 Remodeling Job

“Clinton, Ia. — The former Parkside Theater here has been remodeled and modernized under a $5,000 investment by owner T. J. Evans which included changing the name of the house to the Lyons Theater.

“Improvements included a new cooling system, improved projection and sound equipment, new seats, new interior finish and a new marquee.

“The new marquee is in the shape of a V with lighted glass sides and third dimension letters. The interior of the house now is attractively finished in tan, ivory and brown composition material in block pattern, with a checker-board effect trim. Indirect lighting fixtures harmonizing with the color scheme.

“The new seats are tangerine and blue to blend with the interior coloring. A washed-air cooling system and a new heating system also is included.”