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855 Penniman Ave
Plymouth MI

	Record #13269
Opened: 1918 Closed: 1968 Demolished: 1968	Capacity: Architect(s): Architectural Style(s): National Register: Current Organ: none
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The P&A opened in 1918 with a full stage, organ, orchestra pit and dance hall. Owner Kate Penniman Allen caused a controversy in 1921 when she wanted to show films on Sundays. Later operated by Harry Lush, the theater closed early in the 1950s. In 1955, the Hohler family reopened the P&A and operated it until 1961. Al Dezell purchased the building and exhibited foreign and independent films here as the Plymouth Art. The theater was destroyed by a fire in January 1968.

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Last featured 2002-12-27. Last edited 3/28/2010.

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