Alhambra Theatorium facts for kids
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Alhambra Theatorium
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A view of the theater under construction
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| Location | 50 Adams Ave., Evansville, Indiana |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1913 |
| Architect | Frank J. Schlotter |
| Architectural style | Moorish |
| NRHP reference No. | 79000047 |
| Added to NRHP | October 1, 1979 |
The Alhambra Theatorium (also known as The Alhambra Theater) is a very old movie theater in Evansville, Indiana. It is located in an area called the Haynies Corner Arts District. This special building was designed by an architect named Frank J. Schlotter.
The theater first opened its doors on September 27, 1913. It was built to show movies to people. The design of the Alhambra Theatorium was inspired by the famous Alhambra Palace in Spain. Many theaters around the world were named "Alhambra" because of this beautiful palace.
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History of the Alhambra Theater
The Alhambra Theatorium was a big project for its time. It cost about $18,000 to build. This was a lot of money back then! When it opened, it was one of the largest movie theaters in Evansville.
What the Theater Offered
Besides showing movies, the Alhambra Theatorium had other cool features. It had a shop where people could buy cigars. There was also a confectionery, which is a fancy word for a candy store. These shops made the theater a popular spot.
The opening of the Alhambra Theatorium helped new businesses grow in the area. This part of Evansville is now known as the Haynies Corner Arts District. The theater was a central part of the community for many years.
When the Theater Closed
The Alhambra Theatorium showed movies for a long time. However, it stopped operating in 1956. This means it closed down and no longer showed films.
Restoring a Historic Building
Even though it closed, the Alhambra Theatorium is still an important building. Over the past 100 years, it has been fixed up several times. These fixes are called renovations.
The Restoration Project
Today, the Alhambra Theatorium is being restored. This means people are working to bring it back to its original look and feel. They want to make it beautiful again.
National Recognition
Because of its history and unique design, the Alhambra Theatorium is very special. In 1979, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history. Being on this list helps protect the theater for future generations.
