Capitol Theatre
106 N. Phillips Avenue,
Sioux Falls,
SD
57104
106 N. Phillips Avenue,
Sioux Falls,
SD
57104
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The Jewel Theatre opened its doors on April 15, 1908 with four acts (“The Two Orphans”, “A Burglar Or A Midnight Surprise”, “A Night In Dreamland”, and an illustrated song titled “Near The Boughs Of The Old Maple Tree”).
This was one of the first theaters in town. The building was very old, and dated to before 1883. The theater was the northernmost storefront in a two story brick building. The 1902 map shows the Daily Press and print shop operating there, but the August 1908 map shows the theater. The building on the corner, and at least part of the building containing the theater were demolished around 1918 for the bank building which is still on the corner. The theater probably would have been either right next door to the bank or one door further north. It’s now a parking lot.
May 11th, 1929 grand opening ad as Capitol in the photo section.