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| Indiana Movie Theatres (page 3) |
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| Indiana Theatre Indianapolis, IN |
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| The Indiana Theatre opened in 1927. There was originally a huge blade sign on the left side of the facade. The theatre closed in 1975 and was nearly demolished. Since the early 1980s, the theatre has housed the Indiana Repertory Theatre and has been used as a performing arts center. For more, see this website. [map] |
| Walker Theatre Indianapolis, IN |
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| The Walker Theatre, designed in an Africa Deco style, opened in 1927. Details include African shields and spears, sphinxes, and chimpanzees. Originally, the building had a ballroom, casino, beauty shop, pharmacy, and coffee shop. It also served as the beauty products factory for the Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company. The theatre was located in the heart of the African-American community. Also known as the Madame Walker Theatre Center, the theatre was the concept of Madame C.J. Walker, the first African-American billionairess. The theatre is now used for live performances and lectures. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map] |
| Vogue Theatre Indianapolis, IN |
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| The Vogue Theatre opened in 1938 as a movie theater. In the early 1970s, it began offering X-rated movies. In 1977, it was converted into the Vogue Nightclub, a dance club and rock concert venue. Although the interior was completely redone, the 1948 marquee was left intact and it is lit at night. Around 2007, the gray panels that had covered the exterior since at least the 1970s were removed. The original yellow exterior was restored. The theatre is now used as a live music venue. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map] |
| Emerson Theatre Indianapolis, IN |
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| The Emerson Theatre opened in 1928 as the Eastland Theatre. It was renamed the Emerson in 1931. It was still in use as a movie theatre in the mid-1980s. At some point after that, the seats were removed and a stage was installed. The theatre was later used for rock concerts. I believe the building is vacant now. For more, see this website. [map] |
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Jasper:
Astra Theatre |
| Strand Theatre Kendallville, IN |
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| The Strand Theatre opened in 1890 as the Spencer Opera House. It featured live entertainment at that point. Soon thereafter, it became the Boyer Opera House. In 1919, it was remodeled as a movie theater. In 1929, it was renamed the Strand Theatre. The marquee dates from the 1960s. In 1980, the theatre was twinned. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map] |
| Lafayette Theatre Lafayette, IN |
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| The Lafayette Theatre opened in 1938 and closed in 1990. It was restored from 2003-2006. The theatre is now used for live performances. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map] |
| Long Center for the Performing Arts Lafayette, IN |
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| The Long Center for the Performing Arts opened in 1921 as the Mars Theatre. It was mainly used for vaudeville and switched to "talkies" in 1929. The theatre was donated to the City in 1977 by the Long family. It was renamed and converted into a performing arts center. In 1999, the Long Center was restored and the sign replaced to simulate the 1921 original. For more, see this website. [map] |
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Lawrenceburg:
Walnut Theatre |
| State Theatre Logansport, IN |
Grand Theatre New Albany, IN |
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The State Theatre opened in 1940 and closed in 2012. It is now used as a live music venue. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]
The Grand Theatre opened in 1909. It was replaced by this theatre in 1913 and known as the New Grand Theater. I believe the remodeling took place in 1950. The theatre closed in 1975. It is now used as a wedding and special event venue. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map] |
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Madison:
Ohio Theatre New Castle:
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| The Rees Cinema opened in 1940. It was restored in 1997. The theatre closed in 2009 and reopened in 2022. By 2023, the sign's readerboards had been replaced with digital displays. The theatre is used for live performances and movies. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map] |
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