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1071 E New Circle Rd
Lexington KY

	Record #9617
Opened: 1956 Closed: 1982 Demolished: Yes (date unknown)	Capacity: 1250 cars Architect(s): Architectural Style(s): National Register: Current Organ: none
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Previously operated by: Mid-States Theatres

Information for this tour was contributed by Tim Reed.

Opened in 1956, across the street from the Family Drive-In. Built by J. Waller Rhodes, the Lexington Sheriff. This huge theatre was under construction for 2 years and featured space for 1250 cars. It was originally built to accomodate horizontal Vista-Vision projection, but the format waned before the theatre opened. Leased to Hallmark in 1973, leased to Mid-States Theatres, 1975. Closed 1982.

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Last featured 2002-12-27. Last edited 7/19/2009.


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