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Ritz Theater


Photo from the Darren Snow collection.
1 S Washington St
Farmington MO

Closed
Record #11685  
 Opened: April 9, 1928
 Closed: May 27, 1964
 Current Use:
 Demolished:
Capacity: 1000 seats
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National Register:
Current Organ: none
 Also Known As:
 Previously operated by: Karsch Circuit, Lead Belt Amusement Company, Edwards and Harris Theatres, Edwards and Plumlee Theatres

The lobby was destroyed by fire in May 1964, but the firewall protected the auditorium, which received only smoke damage. The auditorium still stands, but the remainder of the building has been demolished.

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June 2016 photos from the Adam Martin collection.


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Photos from the Darren Snow collection.


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Last featured 2002-12-27. Last edited 8/19/2023.


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