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Strand Theatre

Main St
Lexington KY

Closed
Record #9618  
 Opened: October 12, 1915
 Closed: 1974
 Current Use:
 Demolished:
Capacity: 1356 seats
Architect(s): Joseph & Joseph
Architectural Style(s):
National Register:
Current Organ: none
 Also Known As:
 Previously operated by: Phoenix Amusement Company

Information for this tour was contributed by Tim Reed.

Opened October 12, 1915, and closed 1974. Built by Phoenix Amusement Co. Remodeled extensively in 1956, which added 70mm Todd-AO projection system. Projectionist Bob Erd worked at this theatre from the day it opened to the day it closed; an incredible 59 years!



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Last featured 2002-12-27. Last edited 7/18/2009.

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