AMC Northrock 14

3151 N. Penstemon Road,
Wichita, KS 67226

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Operated by: AMC Theatres

Previously operated by: Dickinson Theatres

Architects: Glen Wood Dickinson III

Firms: TK Architects

Functions: Movies (First Run)

Previous Names: Northrock 14

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Northrock

The Northrock 14 was opened in 1998 by Dickinson Theatres after plans to enlarge the older nearby Northrock 6 were not approved by the city.

In 2011, a local developer announced plans to buy the Northrock 14, close it, and convert the former theater into office space. However, it was purchased by AMC in April 2017 and renovations were carried out and it reopened March 30, 2018.

Contributed by Christopher Walczak

Recent comments (view all 8 comments)

CSWalczak
CSWalczak on April 14, 2011 at 4:44 pm

My error: this should have been entered as the Northrock 14; please correct. Here is an article about the plans to close and convert the theater, with a picture: View link.

JoelWeide
JoelWeide on April 15, 2011 at 3:07 am

It is sad to see the Dickinson circuit fall apart in the manner that it is. At one time it was advertised as the ‘fine family of luxury theatres,: and now it is just a shadow of its former self. The theatres are run down and dirty, no upgrading, and instead of expanding they are being sold off one by one. How sad!

Austin Klososky
Austin Klososky on November 1, 2012 at 7:00 pm

This theatre is now closed.

Glen Wood Dickinson III
Glen Wood Dickinson III on December 12, 2012 at 4:39 pm

I loved this theatre. I was so sad the new owners of Dickinson Theatres couldn’t keep up my standards.

Keith Wondra
Keith Wondra on April 29, 2013 at 6:39 pm

Glen Wood Dickinson III,
I am doing my master’s thesis on Wichita theaters from 1900-2000 and I would love to talk to you about Wichita’s Dickinson Theatres.
Thanks,
Keith Wondra

JoelWeide
JoelWeide on April 12, 2017 at 6:39 pm

AMC has purchased this theater and will begin renovations. http://www.kansas.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/carrie-rengers/article144048479.html

sunflower62
sunflower62 on April 1, 2018 at 8:30 am

AMC reopened the Northrock 14 on March 30, 2018 after extensive renovations. The theater, previously operated by Dickinson Theaters, had been closed since 2012.

Information on the new amenities can be found at bigscreen.com

The Wichita Eagle also had an extensive article at www.kansas.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article207047279.html.

The theater now includes Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, recliners and a McGuffin’s Bar among the upgrades.

It is the first Wichita theater in AMC’s history.

rivest266
rivest266 on January 27, 2021 at 12:27 am

Opened on July 31st, 1998.

BTW: Warren made an announcement a day before for a further expansion of their theatre.

Northrock 14 openingNorthrock 14 opening Fri, Jul 31, 1998 – 25 · The Wichita Eagle (Wichita, Kansas) · Newspapers.com

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