Grand Theatre

257 W. Eighth Avenue,
Wellman, IA 52356

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50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on June 10, 2024 at 7:30 am

This started life as the Electric Theatre as early as the early-1910s, and was renamed multiple times over the years. It was renamed the Majestic Theatre in 1913, renamed the Wellman Theatre on April 4, 1930, and renamed the Grand Theatre on February 25, 1937. The Grand Theatre was originally operated by Marvin Fosse who also operated the Pastime Theatre in La Fosse City.

  • Several months later in October 1937, Fosse was treated at the University Hospital in Iowa City for more than a week after he was diagnosed with a bad malta fever despite it not being dangerously-ill.

The Grand Theatre closed in 1958 and its marquee was removed in May 1959.

  • Wellman had another Grand Electric Theatre beforehand as far early as 1907 but its history remains unknown.