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Grand Theatre  
Address 105 West Winchester Avenue
Opening Night Seating Capacity unknown
Original Theater Owner James E. King?
Original Theater Architect unknown
Years of Operation Opened in 1914
Operated as Grand Theatre: 1914-?
Type of Musical Accompaniment Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ (installed April 1928)
Current Status Demolished

Grand Theatre was originally opened in 1914, the building having been leased to Daniel Norton. The theater was soon leased to Columbia Amusement Company of Ashland, Kentucky, in 1915, who operated the theater on lease until they bought the building from King in 1923. Columbia spent approximately $10,000 on the installation of a Wurlitzer pipe organ, which was completed in April 1928.

In 1937, the theater was renamed the Alfon Theatre. The building was demolished at a later time.

References: Information provided by Chris Koch.

 

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