Senate Theatre
304 Broadway Street,
Elsberry,
MO
63343
304 Broadway Street,
Elsberry,
MO
63343
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Senate Theatre (Official)
Additional Info
Functions: Movies (First Run)
Styles: Streamline Moderne
Phone Numbers:
Box Office:
573.898.9411
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News About This Theater
- Jan 21, 2011 — Community rallying to help save fire-damaged Senate Theatre
- Jan 10, 2011 — Senate Theatre seriously damaged by fire
The Senate Theatre first opened in 1911. Over the years it suffered several fires, and was rebuilt. It was still open in the 1950’s. After a long period of closure, it was restored in 2003 and reopened as a first run movie theatre.
The Senate Theatre was closed on January 6, 2010, due to a fire in adjacent buildings. After renovations it was reopened in May 2011, and is now equipped with digital 3D projection.
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Ken McIntyre
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Recent comments (view all 7 comments)
Still open today!
The community is coming together to show support for the restoration of the theater: View link
If the fire that caused the damage was of NO FAULT of the theater, then surely (and don’t call me Shirley) the insurance coverage is the responsibility of the owner of the building next door?
Perhaps the theater owner should investigate an insurance clause called “PROXIMATE CAUSE.” Good luck folks and don’t give up!
I’m happy to report that the Senate Theatre re-opened on May 20, 2011.
The Senate has converted to digital projection: View article
Great to see a small theatre make the digital conversion!
this theatre was open in 1911 somone has not done their home work i know because i own the place with my family.it is 104yrs young. it was brought by senator long in the 50s but has been here for 104yrs.it burned in 1912,1925,1950,1956,and 2010.after each fire the old girl was rebult.and we love her still.she is one of the hidden treasures.in the world she says to all come in and let me comfort you for a hour or two. and dream a dream and belive in magic.and forget your trouble for a little while