The Grand Theater in Norfolk in Madison County, Nebraska was built in 1920, had a seating capacity of 1,081, and cost about $80,000 to construct. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.[1]
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| Location | 120 S. 3rd St., Norfolk, Nebraska |
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| Coordinates | 42°01′55″N 97°24′37″W / 42.0318115°N 97.410386°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1920 |
| Architectural style | Commercial |
| NRHP reference No. | 13000677[1] |
| Added to NRHP | September 4, 2013 |
It was the city of Norfolk's first purpose-built movie theater when constructed in 1920.[2]
The theater was closed during 1930–34, perhaps as result of the 1927 opening of the opulent Granada Theater, with an auditorium seating 1,100.[2]
The theater was available for sale in February 2017.
References
edit- ^ a b NP Gallery: Grand Theater, at National Park Service
- ^ a b L.Robert Puschendorf (March 19, 2013). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Grand Theater / Rialto Theater, Cinema Theater (MD06-517)". National Park Service. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
External links
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