Midland Theater
2002 Photo from the Adam Martin collection.
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1228 Main St Kansas City MO (816) 471-8600
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| Record #1068 |
Opened: October 28, 1927
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Capacity: 3800 seats
Architect(s): Thomas Lamb; Boller Bros
Architectural Style(s):
National Register: 1977
Current Organ: none |
Also Known As: Loews Midland, Saxon, Studio |
Previously operated by: Loews Theatres, Durwood Theatres, AMC Theatres |
Information for this tour was contributed by Kansas City Public Library. An early street scene at 13th and Main includes the six-story Loew's Midland Theater and the adjoining 12-story Midland Office Building, which faces on Baltimore.
The Midland complex, of which Thomas W. Lamb of New York City and Boller Brothers of Kansas City were architects, was erected by Boaz-Kiel Construction Company of St. Louis.
The magnificent steel and masonry building had its gala opening in 1927, and those attending marveled at the ornately decorated lobby and art objects. Oriental rugs and thick carpeting covered the floors.
The American flag flies high atop the building, and the flags of the U. S. and its allies of World War I hang over the 13th Street façade.
The post card was published in color by Hall Brothers of Kansas City, forerunners of Hallmark Cards.
The legend on the reverse side reads: "One of the finest and most luxurious theaters in America, seating 4,000 and including the latest and most approved equipment for staging and air conditioning."
Kansas City Star December 24, 1977 Photos Photos remain the property of the Member and may not be reproduced without the written consent of the Member. |
July 2002 photos from the Adam Martin collection.
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1965 photos from the William Hamilton collection.
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1959 photos from the William Hamilton collection.
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Postcards Images remain the property of the Member and may not be reproduced without the written consent of the Member. |
Postcards from the Kansas City Public Library collection.
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