Strand Theatre
Dawson Springs,
KY
42408
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Are we certain of the 1915 opening for this house? The April 12, 1913, issue of The Moving Picture World had this item about the proposed Auditorium Theatre:
The May 10, 1913 issue of The Moving Picture World had this item: I’ve been unable to find any later items about the Auditorium Theatre confirming that it opened in 1913, but not knowing seanjung’s source for the 1915 date I can’t judge how accurate it is likely to have been. Building projects have often suffered long delays.
First opened in 1915 as the Dawson Springs Auditorium Co., then changed its Marquee to Sequoia before becoming the Strand in 1920. Operated as the Strand until its demolition in 1980.
The immortal Howdy Forrester earned $3 for playing at the Strand in Dawson Springs, according to this ad for a biography. Please note that no other books besides this one have concerned this legendary fiddler:
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