Hilans Theater

36 E. Main Street,
Avon Park, FL 33825

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Previously operated by: Floyd Theaters

Architects: William J. Heim

Functions: Church

Styles: Art Deco

Previous Names: Park Theater

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Hilans Theater

Located in downtown Avon Park. The Park Theater was opened in 1935. It was taken over by the Floyd Theaters chain in 1940. It was renamed Hilans Theater in April 1950. It was closed on September 6, 1979 with Barbara Parkins in “House of Crazies” (aka “Asylum).

It was converted into a church.

Contributed by Andy

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AndyCallahanMajorMajor
AndyCallahanMajorMajor on April 16, 2010 at 7:18 pm

In 1981.

TLSLOEWS
TLSLOEWS on April 26, 2010 at 9:17 pm

Thanks again Joe!

AndyCallahanMajorMajor
AndyCallahanMajorMajor on August 14, 2010 at 9:33 am

Here is the Hilans in July 2010.

Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on February 27, 2016 at 10:22 pm

The NRHP Registration form for the Avon Park Historic District, which includes this theater, refers to the house only as the Park Theatre, and says it opened in 1935. The 1950 opening must have been a reopening under a new name.

Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on July 11, 2019 at 4:54 pm

Floyd Theatres took over the Park in 1940 and made some changes to the house, according to this item from The Film Daily, July 3, 1941:

“The Floyd Theaters, owners of the Park, Avon, Fla., are celebrating first anniversary of their entrance into the film industry in this part of the state. In addition to having made many improvements to the old building which they acquired, they have started work on a new theater in the nearby town of Sebring. Bill O'Neill is manager.”

50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on May 23, 2022 at 1:38 pm

Closed On September 6, 1979 With “House Of Crazies”.

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