Airdome

Montgomery City got a second airdome in 1909, built by James Ferguson, presumably of Ferguson’s Opera House which closed that year. Construction on the new airdome, which was located on Railroad Street, began in June, 1909. In September, Ferguson announced plans to cover the place with a tarpaulin, to extend its season. I haven’t found out how long this operation lasted, but I don’t recall seeing it on the 1917 Sanborn.

An “air dome” showing movies was mentioned in the September 24, 1909 issue of The Montgomery City Tribune. The house was apparently closing for the season. The item said that “[t]onight Friday will probably be the last appearance of the moving pictures at the air dome. An unusually strong and attractive program will be presented. Don’t fail to attend.”