Jesup Theatre

dallasmovietheaters on October 11, 2026 at 7:06 pm

Architect was Gordon K. Sanford for Robert E. “Bob” Cappel. Cappel closed up on January 30, 1954 with “Arrowhead.” Chapel cited television’s influence - and specifically the antennas that could get clear reception from both Waterloo and Cedar Rapids. He spent his time with his tire and bearing company and Bowen Explosives.

The Jesup Lions Club decided to reopen the theater September 5, 1954 with “The Long, Long Trailer.” That lasted much longer than could have been predicted. A little less than six months later, the Club voted to discontinue the operation after its February 26, 1955 showing “Naked Jungle” (supported by a short and a cartoon). The K&B Egg Company took over the space in 1959.