Paramount Theatre
212 S. Washington Street,
Marion,
IN
46952
212 S. Washington Street,
Marion,
IN
46952
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Previously operated by: Alliance Theater Corp., Balaban & Katz Corp., Paramount Pictures Inc.
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The Paramount Theatre was opened in 1929. By 1943 the Paramount Theatre was operated by Paramount Pictures Inc. through their subsidiary John Balaban.
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Bryan Krefft
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According to the Balaban & Katz Foundation website, this was, at least at one time, a B & K operated theater.
My brother sung Blue Velvet on stage with the untouchables I think 1963
The Paramount was built in 1929, and was a huge theater. It took up most of the quarter block it was on, and was 2-3 stories tall. It’s shown on the maps as ‘fireproof construction’, with the auditorium being brick. The balcony was large, with a concave front. There was a large stage, and scenery is noted even on the 1952 map. It’s now a parking lot for the ugly bank on the corner.
Additional photo via Facebook that required a license, but could not find original credit to do so.
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2666242273400999&set=pcb.10155708202781736
Other 8/13/57 photos added to gallery.