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Capri Theatre


Photo from the Vince Griffin collection.
229 E Main St
Ottumwa IA 52501

Closed
Record #1268  
 Opened:
 Closed: 2005
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Current Organ: none
 Also Known As: Ottumwa
 Previously operated by: Tri-States Theatres, Central States Theatres, CEC Theatres

Information for this tour was contributed by Matt Lutthans.

The building on the corner is the Capitol Theatre; the big brown building next door is the Capri. For many years, the two were combined into one large complex, the "Capri V." Now they are clearly visible as separate buildings since the facade has been removed.

According to a woman at the local Fraternal Order of Eagles, the building was sold to somebody who was going to restore the theatres, but instead stripped out all the copper and other valuables, then disappeared.

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October 2010 photos from the Larry Karstens collection.


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October 2010 photos from the Matt Lutthans collection.


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May 2005 photos from the Adam Martin collection.


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Photos from the Vince Griffin collection.


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Last featured 1/18/1998. Last edited 7/1/2023.


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