Strand Theater

1631 Broadway,
Gary, IN 46407

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Previous Names: Royal Theater

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1915 Sanborn Map

The Royal Theater was opened by 1915. “African American Theater Buildings: An Illustrated History” lists Walter Smith as manager in 1921. The Strand Theatre appears in Film Daily Year Books through 1933 but not thereafter. It has been demolished and the site is an empty plot of land.

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Denverpalace
Denverpalace on January 27, 2023 at 8:33 pm

Address may have been 1629 Broadway as shown in 1915 Sanborn.

Denverpalace
Denverpalace on July 7, 2024 at 7:39 pm

According to the 1918-1919 city directory, the Royal Theatre was at 1631 Broadway. It was one of several theaters operated by Andrew Obreshk.

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