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Stella Theatre
Council Grove, KS |
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The Stella Theatre was built in 1916 was the Stella Opera House. It became the Stella Theatre in 1918. In 1936, it became the Ritz Theatre. It closed in 1999 and remains vacant. The marquee had been removed by 2021. For more, see this website. [map]
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Dodge Theatre
Dodge City, KS |
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The Dodge Theatre opened in 1929 and closed in the late 1990s. It has been closed since then. In 2013, the marquee was removed and dismantled when it was found unsafe. For more, see this website. [map]
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El Dorado Theatre
El Dorado, KS |
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The El Dorado Theatre opened in the 1920s and closed around 1957. The building now houses the Club Vaudeville bar with live entertainment. For more, see this website. [map]
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Granada Theatre
Emporia, KS |
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The Granada Theatre was designed by the Boller Brothers and opened in 1929. It closed in 1982 and was saved from demolition in 1994. Renovation work began in 2004 and the theatre reopened in 2008. The Granada now features live entertainment and films and can be leased for special events. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more, see this website. [map]
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State Theatre
Garden City, KS |
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The State Theatre opened in 1929. It was still operating in the 1980s. However, it has been closed for many years. The sign's readerboards were removed sometime in or after 2018. For more, see this website. [map]
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Crest Theatre
Great Bend, KS |
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The Crest Theatre was designed by Robert Boller and opened in 1950. It is now used as a community theater for concerts, dance, lectures, and seminars. The building is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. For more, see this website. [map]
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Fox Pavilion Theatre
Hays, KS |
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The Fox Pavilion Theatre was designed by Samuel W. Bihr, Jr. It opened in 1950 as the Fox Theatre. For more, see this website. [map]
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