Unique Theatre
329 N. Brady Street,
Davenport,
IA
52801
329 N. Brady Street,
Davenport,
IA
52801
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This entry opened as the Elite Theatre on August 6, 1904 by F.A. Sater showing motion pictures. H.A. Sodini who ran a circuit of vaudeville houses under the Unique Theatre nameplate changed took over the Elite renaming it the Unique Theatre on May 1, 1905 adding some live acts.
On April 15, 1911, the theatre was under new management and became the Majestic Theatre. In 1914, the theatre was sold and reverted to the Unique Theatre. On January 5, 1915, the theatre returned to its Majestic Theatre nameplate under new management. In January of 1916, it continued as the Unique Theatre. By May of 1916, the theatre became the new Strand Theatre.
The building was put up for lease when the Strand closed in March of 1917 when the Strand closed. It was converted for retail purposes becoming a phonograph and sewing machine store in May of 1917.
Why was it called Unique Theatre?
The May 20, 1911, issue of Moving Picture World said that the Majestic Theatre, 329 Brady Street, Davenport, had recently opened.