Grand Theatre

221 W. Water Street,
Decorah, IA 52101

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SethG
SethG on August 4, 2023 at 6:40 pm

Constructed 1892 and suffered a serious fire in 1898. Began showing movies in 1913. Demolished 1969, and replaced by a cheap and dreary utility office. The original building was very dignified, with a tower in the center of the facade. I’ve added the 1914 Sanborn view to show the general plan before the later remodeling.

robboehm
robboehm on November 28, 2022 at 2:36 am

According to the March-April Motion Picture World the seating capacity was 600.

robboehm
robboehm on November 27, 2022 at 9:04 pm

Uploaded an image of announcement of the opening of the Star Theatre and one of a 1964 theatre card.

dallasmovietheaters
dallasmovietheaters on October 4, 2022 at 4:34 am

The Grand Theatre closed for the season on June 16, 1965 with “One Man Way.” The drive-in carried the summer schedule. However, only the Lyric opened in the Fall. The Grand was next used for an art gallery.

cath61
cath61 on March 8, 2013 at 2:36 pm

The Grand Theatre was designed in 1929 by architect Charles Altfillisch. He’s listed with one theatre the Watts, in Osage. Not sure how to add this one to his list.

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois on December 20, 2010 at 4:17 pm

Open ~1930? Can anyone verify the exact date?

Sure could use an address, more info and photos?

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois on December 20, 2010 at 3:26 pm

PLEASE ADD TO ADDRESS:

WEST WATER STREET

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on December 19, 2010 at 1:30 am

Thanks again.For adding the info.