Inland Theater
306 Main Street,
Martin,
SD
57551
306 Main Street,
Martin,
SD
57551
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The Inland Theatre opened in January 1940. Small theater amid storefronts. Was closed when I saw it in 1986.
The Inland Theatre was reopened in 2009, as a combined movie theater, with use as a church and for special events.
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The Inland Theatre seated 300 people.
A little more info – The Inland is currently being used by the Living Word Community Church. The address is listed as 306 Main Street, Martin, SD 57551.
According to a posting dated 1-4-09 at this site:
http://prairiewoman.wordpress.com/
the Inland “is a wonderful place and still in operation for movies and church”. I left a comment asking for more info from Roseanna, the site’s owner, and I’ll pass along any new info when I get it.
No mention of any movies on their limited information website.
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The Inland Theater operates 3 days per week showing one movie. It is also used by a local church and as a venue for special shows, most recently, the Potter Family Christmas Show in December 2011. The Theater is owned by the Claussen family. Currently seeking grant restoration info.
Inland Theater Bennett County, South Dakota, Diamond Jubilee, A Journey Into the Past 1911-1986,p. 35 “A new theatre, the Inland, was constructed across the street the latter part of 1939 by Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Bradshaw. The Inland opened in January, 1940, playing The Under Pup. Subsequent owners were Mr. and Mrs. Tom McKee and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson.”
I am seeking information on restoration grants, grants for digital projection and sound conversion, and other support for the Inland Theater (opened in 1940), Martin, SD. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank you.
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Friends of the Inland Theater
The historic Inland Theatre needs to raise funds for the required conversion to digital projection. Check out their page on the crowd funding site, Indiegogo. Their deadline is May 15, 2013. The movie theater is vital to this community.
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/save-the-inland-theater
The Inland is now tax exempt, has been placed on the National Registor of Historic Places and has made the conversion to digitial projection showing first run attractions.
The Friends of the Inland Theater Facebook page shows second-run films scheduled.