Mississippi Lofts and Adler Theatre

Mississippi Lofts and Adler Theatre is a building in Davenport that houses residential apartments above and a performance venue below, built in the Art Deco style. Inside, gold leaf ceilings, crystal fixtures, and marble accents create an ornate interior throughout the theater.

The building began as the RKO Orpheum Theater when it opened in 1931. Major renovations in 2005 updated the stage equipment and infrastructure to support more complex productions.

The theater serves as home to the Quad City Symphony Orchestra and Ballet Quad Cities, which perform regularly within its walls. Visitors experience Broadway shows, concerts, and comedy acts in a space that intertwines residential living with entertainment.

The building is located in downtown Davenport on East 3rd Street with on-site parking and catering services available. The venue is equipped with professional audio-visual equipment for all types of events throughout the year.

The building creates an unusual arrangement where residential lofts sit directly above an active theater, allowing inhabitants to live above cultural events. This rare combination of living space and performance venue demonstrates how a single structure can merge everyday life with the arts.

Location: Davenport

Architectural style: Art Deco

Part of: RiverCenter/Adler Theatre

Address: 136 E. 3rd Street, Davenport, IA 52801

Website: http://adlertheatre.com

GPS coordinates: 41.52278,-90.57389

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:07