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Iowa Movie Theatres (page 1)

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Algona:
Algona Theatre

Atlantic:
Atlantic Theatre

King Theatre
Belle Plaine, IA		 Iowa Theatre
Bloomfield, IA
The King Theatre was built in 1930 and is still in operation. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

The Iowa Theatre has been here since at least the 1920s. For more, see this website. [map]

Chief Theatre
Britt, IA
The Chief Theatre was originally named the Princess Theatre. It became the Chief Theatre in the 1940s. The building now houses the Hobo Museum. For more, see this website. [map]

Capitol Theatre
Burlington, IA

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The Capitol Theatre opened in 1937 and closed in 1977. In 2006, the marquee was rebuilt. It was restored and reopened in 2012 as a movie theatre and live performance venue. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Paramount Theatre
Cedar Rapids, IA		 Ritz Theatre
Centerville, IA
The Paramount Theatre opened as the Capitol Theatre in 1928. In 1929, the theater was sold to Paramount Studios and renamed. The theatre still has its original Wurlitzer pipe organ. The Paramount closed in 2008 after the city was devastated by flooding. It has reopened and is used as a live performance venue. The readerboards have been replaced with digital graphic display boards. For more, see this website. [map]

The Ritz Theatre opened in the early 1900s as the Majestic Theatre. It was later renamed the Orpheum. After a remodeling in 1926, it became the Ritz Theatre. In more recent years, the theatre housed retail space and a church. Renovation work began in 2001. By 2022, the facade had been restored and the interior was being used for community events. For more, see this website. [map]

Charles Theatre
Charles City, IA
The Charles Theatre opened in 1935. In 2006, the marquee was replaced with one closer to the original but including an electronic message board instead of changeable letters. For more, see this website. [map]

Clarion Theatre
Clarion, IA
The Clarion Theatre opened in 1938 as the New Clarion Theatre. It is still operating. These photos are from 2009. By 2021, the neon had been replaced with LED rope. For more, see this website. [map]

Corning:
American Theatre

Wayne Theatre
Corydon, IA
The Wayne Theatre was built in 1936. The theatre was restored in 1990 and is used for movies, live performances, and special events. For more, see this website. [map]

Cresco:
Cresco Theatre

Capitol Theatre
Davenport, IA
The Capitol Theatre opened in 1920. During the 1980s, the building was used as a church. In the early 1990s, the theatre was used for music and theatre. The theatre was operated by the Scott Community College and used for concerts and other special events. The theatre closed in 2010 and reopened in 2023 as a live music venue. For more, see this website. [map]

Adler Theatre
Davenport, IA
The Adler Theatre opened as the RKO Orpheum Theatre in 1931. It closed in 1973 and was used as for live performances until it was donated to the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts. It was restored from 1984-1986 and renamed the Adler Theatre. This marquee and blade sign with LED and backlit plastic letters were built and installed in 2018. Their shapes are a tribute to the original signs. For more, see this website. [map]

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