Theaters

Updated 12 – 17 – 2023 Photos

Theaters are becoming few and far between. The good thing is, unlike railroad depots, they don’t sprout legs and take off to places unknown. They do have a habit of fading away.

Many started out as opera houses and progressed into theaters. Moving from silent movies to movies with sound took a toll on many theaters. They also became victims to the depression and TV. Drive-Ins suffered also from the invention of the TV and summer heat.

I have found old theaters being used as theaters, churches, community playhouses or just sitting empty. I found a church that is now a theater. Many drive-ins have given way to other uses of the land, be it other commercial or raising farm crops. Many having seen their last picture show.

To find out more about theaters that are/were in your town, go to http://www.cinematreasures.org

Photos updated 12 – 17 – 2023

Colorado

Colorado over the years has had around 760 theaters overall.  There are approximately 170 open and operating today.

Iowa

Iowa over the years has had around 630 theaters.  There are approximately 150 open and operating today.

Kansas

Kansas over the years has had around 560 theaters.  There are approximately 110 open and operating today.

Kentucky

Kentucky over the years has had around 515 theaters.  There are less than 90 open and operating today.

Missouri

Missouri over the years has had around 1350 theaters.  There are approximately 165 open and operating today.

Nebraska

Nebraska over the years has had around 485 theaters.  There are approximately 90 open and operating today.

Oklahoma

Oklahoma has had around 1060 theaters over the years.  There are approximately 110 open and operating today.