Queen Theatre
1108 Buttonwood Street,
Reading,
PA
19604
1108 Buttonwood Street,
Reading,
PA
19604
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Previously operated by: Franklin Theater Co.
Functions: Auto Repair Shop
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This silent-era theatre was launched in 1914 either here on Buttonwood Street or at 403-5 North 11th Street. Operators Samson E. King and Harry J. Whitman had an office in one of the address and a theatre in the other. It launched in 1914. In 1917, the theatre was sold to Walter C. Kantner who ran it to 1925.
The Franklin Theater Co. took on the Queen Theatre in 1925 giving it a makeover. At that time, Franklin were operating ten of Reading’s movie theatres. The Queen Theatre abdicated her throne in 1930. The building was retrofitted for other purposes.
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An article regarding the Franklin Circuit takeover from June 27, 1926 notes “The Queen Theatre was built and formerly operated by Walter C. Kantner, who is now devoting his entire time to a radio agency.”
Also, published in this same article, the location is described as “located on North Eleventh street beyond Buttonwood” This implies the location was not at 1108 Buttonwood, making 403-5 North 11th Street far more likely.
The Queen Theatre reopened after renovation under Franklin Theatre Company on August 14, 1926 showing “The Sea Beast” with John Barrymore.