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petechristy on Apr 8, 2008 at 5:11 am

This listing is for the Kenosha Theater, which was owned by Universal Pictures.

The organ was removed and is operational in William Barrys basement.

This listing can be removed.

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petechristy commented about Minneapolis Theatre Site of NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams on Jan 18, 2005 at 7:43 pm

Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul. Home to A Prairie Home Companion, a very popular radio series on NPR.

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petechristy commented about New History Channel Series Seeks Active Theater Restoration Projects on Dec 1, 2004 at 3:34 pm

Barbara,

We at the Kenosha Theatre Restoration Project are VERY interested. Please email me at .com with any questions you may have.

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petechristy commented about Rhode Center for the Arts on Nov 19, 2003 at 12:01 pm

www.rhodeopera.com

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petechristy commented about Hollywood Theatre on Nov 19, 2003 at 11:54 am

This was first called the Butterfly. The description is messed up.

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petechristy commented about Cinema 50 on Nov 19, 2003 at 11:49 am

As of November 19th, 2003 the Cinema 50 has been demolished to make way for a new Pick ‘N Save food store.

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petechristy commented about Kenosha Theatre on Oct 18, 2003 at 9:51 am

First of all, some factual corrections. Our website domain name has changed to www.kenoshatheatre.org The theatre sat 2300 people, and has been described by more than one theater historian as a “shotgun” theatre. The house is very long, but not very wide. This contributes to the excellent acoustics, even to this day. The Kenosha was once part of the Universal chain in its early days, then became part of the Warner Brother’s chain in the 30’s, then Standard Theaters until closing. In 1963, Standard sold the building and placed a deed restriction stating that it could not be used as a theater for 30 years (Standard owned the Lake Theater up the street, and didn’t want competition) For a time the space was used for a flea market, then as warehouse space until being vacated in the late 70’s. Currently, the apartments above the lobby have been renovated and are occupied, and the building is very safe from the wrecking ball.

Right now, the non-profit KTRP is working on defenite restoration plans so we have something to go to when we ask for funding. Several open houses held this summer have helped to bring the project into the public eye. Most, if not all, comments we recieved were very positive. If you would like to schedule a tour for yourself our your group please call us at 262-658-2355 or email at

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petechristy commented about Theater For Sale? on Oct 17, 2003 at 8:33 am

Farkas,

The Orpheum Theatre in Kenosha Wisconsin can be leased, but the gentleman who owns the building does not want to sell it, as the rest of the building contains storefronts that he is using. The auditorium has been quadded, but the place is ready to go. I can get you more info but email me at .com if you are interested.

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petechristy commented about Market Square 4 Cinemas on Aug 19, 2002 at 12:53 pm

The Market Square Cinema is now closed and all of the old theater portion of the mall has been torn out, making it impossible for the theater to reopen again.