Grand Theater (Norfolk, Nebraska)

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]

Grand Theater
Grand Theater (Norfolk, Nebraska) is located in Nebraska
Grand Theater (Norfolk, Nebraska)
Grand Theater (Norfolk, Nebraska) is located in the United States
Grand Theater (Norfolk, Nebraska)
Location120 S. 3rd St., Norfolk, Nebraska
Coordinates42°01′55″N 97°24′37″W / 42.0318115°N 97.410386°W / 42.0318115; -97.410386
Arealess than one acre
Built1920
Architectural styleCommercial
NRHP reference No.13000677[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 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

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  1. ^ a b NP Gallery: Grand Theater, at National Park Service
  2. ^ 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.
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