Ozark Theatre
103 E. Lockwood Avenue,
Webster Groves,
MO
63119
103 E. Lockwood Avenue,
Webster Groves,
MO
63119
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The Ozark Theater launched on October 12, 1921 with Clara Kimball Young in “Charge It.” In 1925, the venue was known as the Ozark Theater and Airdome with the large outside area used for screenings that avoided the ventilation-challenged hardtop theater. On June 9, 1930, the venue added sound to remain viable. The Airdome closed after the 1945 season returning to its Ozark Theater nameplate.
Looks like renovations are finished – it is now advertised as a 9,000 square foot sales/show space. The exterior looks great!
The architect was the firm of Kennerly & Stiegemeyer.
The latest on plans for the Ozark:
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The Ozark Theatre’s exterior renovation is nearing completion. If you’d like a recent picture emailed to you contact me at:
Dan Stevens
Executive Director
Ozark Theatre
103 E. Lockwood Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63119
Still wanting to interview someone … if you know your St. Louis theater history, contact me using the info in my earlier post.
I’m a reporter with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch working on a story about the Ozark. I’m looking for a local theater buff to interview about the signifigance of the restoration. Chuck1231, you seem like you know alot about St. Louis cinema history, would you please call me at 314-340-8263, or e-mail at
A recent article about the Ozark Theater and its restoration can be found here:
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I’m so excited they are renovating this theater. I spent many many happy hours there as a little kid in the fifties, when it was the OzÃ¥rk, and lucky me—within walking distance of my childhood home. Does anyone know the timeline on the preservation?