Kuhn Cinema
668 Main Street,
Lebanon,
OR
97355
668 Main Street,
Lebanon,
OR
97355
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Opened On May 10, 1935.
Randolph “Cap” Kuhn, a Czech immigrant, opened the Kuhn Theater with his wife Jessie—after running two other theaters in town in the 1910s and 1920s. His son Rollin took over in the mid-1940s. I’m interested in finding any descendants who might know more about the family history.
My parents, Charles and Nancy Stitt ran this theater around 1971 and ‘72. We used to live in the little apartment above the theater.
To the right of the Kuhn where the archway is is the Gem Theatre, the first movie theatre Lebanon had. It’s used for live performances now. I hope the Kuhn owner can replace the plastic in their marquee. The yellow plastic makes it look trashy.
I updated the Google street view to show the correct location.
The building shown is actually the Park theatre on Sherman Street and is probably demolished by now.
Are you sure you’ve got the right picture? I was in a store in the lobby of the theatre shown in this photo several years ago and that building was slated for the wrecking ball. The Kuhn is actually several blocks west.
You should get in contact with: http://www.saveamericascinemas.org
All, Please help us keep the Kuhn Theater open. Due to the movie industry converting to digital, we need to purchase a new projector. We only have 26 days remaining to come up with $35,000 to help save our small home town theater. Please help by clicking on the link below.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/141970789/keep-the-kuhn-cinema
A 2011 photo can be seen here.
Pirate invasion in May 2007:
http://tinyurl.com/42c92c
Their website is www.kuhncinema.com
The theatre reopened in Dec 2005. It is doing great and the town is supporting its comeback. They play the latest first run films and bring in the crowds. Great Job Rich Pitts! Every small downtown needs a movie theatre.
When I was about 5 years old my parents operated the Kuhn while we lived above the theater. I recently met the new owner and I am very happy to see this wonderful theater being brought back to life. I wish the Kuhn and its owner success!