YESTERYEAR: The Grand Theater

The Grand Theater

The Grand Theater, which stood at 215 Sycamore Street adjacent to the Vendome Hotel, originally opened as the Grand Opera House in 1889. Known for its lavish interior, the building reflected Evansville’s rising prosperity around the turn-of-the-century. Opera performances were eventually replaced by vaudeville acts, and in 1929, the first talking movie there was introduced. The theater is pictured here c. 1944, when the film Hollywood Canteen was released. The Grand closed in 1962 and was soon razed to make a parking lot for the hotel.

FOOTNOTES: We want to thank Patricia Sides, Archivist of Willard Library for contributing this picture that shall increase people’s awareness and appreciation of Evansville’s rich history. If you have any historical pictures of Vanderburgh County or Evansville please contact please contact Patricia Sides, Archivist Willard Library at 812) 425-4309, ext. 114 or e-mail her at www.willard.lib.in.us.

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