Shelmar Theatre

736 E. Market Street,
Louisville, KY 40202

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Functions: Restaurant

Previous Names: Shelmar Follies

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Shelmar Theatre

The Shelmar Theatre opened as a regular movie theatre prior to 1941 and continued into the 1950’s. It later became a burlesque house. On January 1, 1965 it opened as an adult movie theatre. It closed on March 3, 1983.

The building today is a restaurant called Toast On Market.

Contributed by Chuck

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rivest266
rivest266 on October 18, 2015 at 11:53 am

January 1st, 1965 reopening ad as an adult cinema in photo section.

50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on May 2, 2026 at 5:56 am

Closed as an adult house on March 3, 1983.

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