Palace Theatre

Whether the Palace opened in 1908 or not, it underwent rebuilding in 1911, according to the June issue of Motography that year: “The new Palace theater of Oskaloosa which has been in the hands of the carpenters and decorators for some time, has again opened its doors to the public. The theater has been rebuilt at much expense. All the material used has been the very best. The front of the theater is illuminated by nearly 300 electric lights. The house is ventilated by two rear exits and eight large fans and is always cool. Newell Bros. are the owners and operators.”

The Palace is the only Oskaloosa house we have listed on First Avenue West, so I’ll put this item from the July 4, 1908 issue of Moving Picture World here: “Oskaloosa, Ia.— E. T. McCormick and Herbert Hanna have leased the Mateer building on First avenue west and will open up a moving picture show.”