Hello from Ottumwa,
Just wanted to add a few things. The Capri V theatre in Ottumwa,IA began life a a grand hotel. Later in life it became two different theatres. The theatre on the corner was the Capitol theatre and was originally the grand ballroom. I loved that theatre as a kid because it had a balcony and we always felt so important being able to sit up there! The theatre right next door but really in the same building was the Capri Theatre and had only one screen. Then in the early 80’s both theatres were purchase by the same company. They were remodeled and became the Capri V theatre.
Years ago, as a teen ager I had friends who worked in that theatre and late at night when the cleaning crews were busy we would go on tours of the old hotel rooms. We saw lots of really old movie posters, stand ups and other stuff. Many time the original wallpaper and other decor was still in place sans the furniture. We had to take flashlights since their was no electricity to the back areas of this hotel.
About a year ago, the old theatre was closed and the new one opened out near the mall. It is now the Ottumwa Super 8 Theatre.
The old theatre will be missed…..
Hello from Ottumwa,
Just wanted to add a few things. The Capri V theatre in Ottumwa,IA began life a a grand hotel. Later in life it became two different theatres. The theatre on the corner was the Capitol theatre and was originally the grand ballroom. I loved that theatre as a kid because it had a balcony and we always felt so important being able to sit up there! The theatre right next door but really in the same building was the Capri Theatre and had only one screen. Then in the early 80’s both theatres were purchase by the same company. They were remodeled and became the Capri V theatre.
Years ago, as a teen ager I had friends who worked in that theatre and late at night when the cleaning crews were busy we would go on tours of the old hotel rooms. We saw lots of really old movie posters, stand ups and other stuff. Many time the original wallpaper and other decor was still in place sans the furniture. We had to take flashlights since their was no electricity to the back areas of this hotel.
About a year ago, the old theatre was closed and the new one opened out near the mall. It is now the Ottumwa Super 8 Theatre.
The old theatre will be missed…..