Theatre
306 Main Avenue,
Clear Lake,
IA
50428
306 Main Avenue,
Clear Lake,
IA
50428
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This theatre appears on the 1916 Sanborn, in a two-story brick structure which was likely newly built, replacing a wooden bowling alley from the 1909 map.
The facade is very attractive white glazed brick with green accents. A ‘Stevens’ nameplate is at the top, and may have been the name of the theatre, or that of the person it was built for.
This theatre was more substantial than the operation to the west, and featured a balcony as well as a stage and scenery, indicating a capacity for live acts. It is unclear when the theater closed, but photos from around 1940 show it as a Rexall drug store.
It is currently fairly well cared-for, and used by a law firm.
Contributed by
Seth Gaines
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One was named the Palm and the other was named the Uptown, but I don’t know which one is which.
A house called the Electric Theatre was in operation at Clear Lake by 1914 (listed in the American Motion Picture Directory) and still in operation in 1926 (mentioned in the July 15 issue of Film Daily even though not listed in that year’s FDY.) The AMPD listed in on “Main St.” I’ve also found the Palm mentioned in 1915 and 1918 and the Uptown mentioned in 1927. the earliest theater name I’ve found associated with Clear Lake is the Star, mentioned twice in 1907.