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State Theatre


2002 Photo from the Jack Miller collection.
913 Washington Ave
Bay City MI 48708
(989) 892-2660

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Record #4124  
 Opened: 1908
Capacity: 710 seats
Architect(s):
Architectural Style(s): Mayan Revival; Art Deco
National Register:
Current Organ: none
 Also Known As: Bijou, Orpheum, Bay
 Previously operated by: Butterfield Theatres

Information for this tour was contributed by Tim O'Brien.

Opened in 1908 and known as the Bijou from 1908 - 1926, Orpheum from 1926 - 1930, Bay from 1930 - 1957, and the State from 1957. The theater was gutted and renovated in 1930 by architect C. Howard Crane in the Mayan/Deco theme for the Butterfield Theatre chain. Now in public sector, it is currently being restored for use as live theatre.

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September 2008 photos from the Mike Olpin collection.


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Photos from the Jack Miller collection.


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Last featured 11/28/2004. Last edited 7/12/2021.


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