Flag Theatre
310 N. Main Street,
Hutchinson,
KS
67501
310 N. Main Street,
Hutchinson,
KS
67501
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Boxoffice, Nov. 23, 1959: “Hutchinson, Kas. - The New Flag Theatre, a luxury-styled theatre which Jay Wooten in association with Commonwealth Theatres has rebuilt out of the shell of the old State Theatre, will open Monday (23) for the trade, press, radio and TV. The 400-seat theatre is probably the only new house to open in Kansas this year, and the owners have poured a considerable chunk of money into giving this town a top-quality theatre.”
When did the State become the Flag Theatre? Recent pictures posted to the Photos section.
This theatre was operated by Commonwealth who had it open in the winter months and the drive-in during the summer.
The new theater under construction for the Sproule brothers at 310-312 N. Main Street was designed by the local architectural firm of Smith & English, according to the May 6, 1936, issue of The Hutchinson, Kansas, News.
Here is another photo:
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Here are photos from 1983 and 1988:
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The Flag in 1996:
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A 1987 view of the Flag Theater in Hutchinson.
The Film Daily Yearbook; 1941 and 1943 editions list a State Theatre with 400 seats. In the 1950 edition of F.D.Y. the State Theatre address is given as 310 North Main Street, Hutchinson, KS and it has a seating capacity listed as 490.