Arcade Theatre
947 Arcade Street,
St. Paul,
MN
55106
947 Arcade Street,
St. Paul,
MN
55106
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Additional Info
Architects: Jack J. Liebenberg
Firms: Liebenberg and Kaplan
Functions: Office Space
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The Arcade Theatre opened in 1918 with seating listed at 475. This theatre was operated by Guttman Theatres.
The theatre closed in 1978 and is now as an establishment called the National Chevy Association.
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The architectural firm of Liebenberg & Kaplan designed alterations for the Arcade Theatre in 1934 and again in 1941-1942.
There were many owners of the Arcade Theatre. It did not close in ‘69. It ran to at least late 1977, possibly into 1978. Donald Guttman acquired it from Harry Dickerman in 1944 along with the Roxy in St Paul and the Alhambra and Northtown in north Minneapolis. In the 1970s the programming was X-rated or 2nd run Hollywood films. Two articles about it were in the St Paul papers, 12/8/76 and 9/20/77. There were probably a few closings and then reopenings post-1969 which may explain the confusion. The theatre definitely was operating in late 77.
The National Chevy Association retails new and used parts for Chevrolet automobiles made from 1949-1954. They appear to do business primarily online, so the building probably houses their offices and warehousing and shipping facilities.
Hi Twin Cities movie historians. I have heard from many different people that a movie theater once occupied the spot where Korte’s Grocery Store is located (Randolph Ave. and Hamline). This website does not list the store as the site of a movie theater. Does anyone have information about this information? Thanks!
marrossini: Dave Kenney’s book Twin Cities Picture Show lists the Randolph Theatre operating from 1937 to 1956 at 1326 Randolph Avenue. I haven’t found any details about it, though.
Dave Kenney’s book (which I’ve found to be quite reliable) says that the Arcade Theatre closed in 1978, not 1969.