State Theatre
119 N. Main Street,
Ironton,
MO
63650
119 N. Main Street,
Ironton,
MO
63650
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Functions: Auto Repair Shop
Previous Names: Academy Picture Theatre, Academy Theatre
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The Academy Picture Theatre was opened in 1914. A few years later its name was shortened to Academy Theatre. It was remodeled and reopened as the State Theatre on December 28, 1935. The State Theatre was closed on December 12, 1960 due to problems with its furnace. The building is now an auto parts store.
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The correct address of the old State Theatre building is 119 N. Main Street. Currently vacant, the building was recently offered for sale at $64,500.
The Academy Picture Theatre opened in 1914, and its name was shorten to just Academy Theatre a few years later. On December 28, 1935, the theater was renamed the State Theatre after major remodeling which also includes upgraded Western Electric sound and new management led by Mr. and Mrs. Geo H. Karsch. The State Theatre closed for the final time on December 12, 1960 due to furnace difficulties.