Arc Theatre

3500 Cass Avenue,
Detroit, MI 48201

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This theater opened November 22, 1950 on Cass Avenue at Myrtle Street. It only lasted until 1964. It was razed to make way for an extension of what is today Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.

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JerryD
JerryD on May 9, 2006 at 6:32 am

The ARC was builted and managed by Jack & Mae Kress, during its complete run. The ARC was closed in 1964, due to extension of what now is Martin Luther King Blvd, which currently runs thru the old building. The ARC seated about 700, changed programs twice weekly
and a special kid show on Saturday after. I viewed hundreds of features there, my first indoor movie experience. The ARC ran matinees daily, throughout its existance, with low admission s prices of $.35 Matinees and $.50 eve.s, child. under 12 $.l4 all times.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on November 9, 2007 at 10:32 pm

Listed at 3350 Cass in the 1951 city directory.

rivest266
rivest266 on November 7, 2015 at 9:45 am

November 22nd, 1950 grand opening ad in photo section

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