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Best Theatre
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Cherokee St & S Jefferson Ave
Saint Louis MO
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| Record #12111 |
Opened:
Closed: Yes (date unknown)
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Demolished:
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Capacity: 224 seats
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| Previously operated by: Wehrenberg Theatres |
As nickelodeons sprang up all over America in the first decade of the twentieth century, Fred Wehrenberg got the notion to convert his family's bake shop into a movie house. The success of this venture inspired him to build St. Louis' first "real" theater constructed especially for the exhibition of films. This 224-seat venue was called the Best Theatre. From this seed, Wehrenberg built the region's most successful local theater chain; if it can overcome its present struggles (it's had to close many of its theaters), the company will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2006.
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Last featured 2002-12-27. Last edited 10/19/2008.
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