The Grand Theatre in Douglas, Arizona, designed by M. Eugene Durfee,[2] opened in 1919. Ginger Rogers, Pavlova and John Philip Sousa to mention just a few performed on stage at the Grand Theatre. Originally, it also housed a Tea Room, a candy store and a barbershop. It was the site of many live stage productions, movies, and Douglas High School graduations.
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| Location | 1139-1149 G. Ave., Douglas, Arizona |
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| Coordinates | 31°20′43″N 109°33′35″W / 31.34528°N 109.55972°W |
| Built | 1919 |
| Architect | M. Eugene Durfee |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 76000372[1] |
| Added to NRHP | July 30, 1976 |
The theater has fallen on hard times over the years, having endured a collapsed roof due to plugged rain gutters and massive interior damage from the infiltrating water. However, the Grand is in the process of being restored to its original condition.[citation needed]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.[1]
In addition to being listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Grand is also on the "Endangered List" of Historical Buildings that need immediate attention.
References
edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
- ^ Naylor, David, ‘’Great American Movie Theaters,’’ Great American Places Series, Preservation Press, Washington DC, 1987 182
