Theater

We have no way of knowing if this house was the nameless nickel theater referred to in this item from the March, 1912 issue of Motography, but it provides an interesting glimpse into the early days of movie exhibition:

“Kansas Schools and Theaters Co-operate

“The moving picture show, frequently charged with teaching the young idea to shoot in the wrong direction, is to be made an ally of the school room in instructing the pupils of Columbus, Kansas, schools in geography. The board of education has contracted with a nickel theater to present one afternoon each week moving picture films selected by Superintendent Shenk, which will depict life among the people of whom the children are studying in geography. Superintendent Shenk thinks this will add interest the geography work and also have a tendency to improve the general tone of the picture shows.”