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Varsity Theater

1721 Livernois Ave
Detroit MI

Demolished
Record #13322  
 Opened: 1936
 Closed: 1960
 Demolished: Yes (date unknown)
Capacity: 1496 seats
Architect(s): Hector Payne
Architectural Style(s):
National Register:
Current Organ: none
 Also Known As:

The Varsity opened in 1936 and was operated by United Detroit Theatres. When the Fisher closed in 1960, the seats were installed in the Varsity. The theater was eventually converted to a church.



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Last featured 2002-12-27. Last edited 3/21/2010.


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