Mainstreet Theater, Historic movie theater in downtown Kansas City, United States
The Mainstreet Theater features a French Baroque interior design with neoclassical elements and a prominent dome surrounded by circular windows in the lobby.
Opening on October 30, 1921, the theater initially served as a venue for vaudeville performances and movies with a capacity of 3,200 seats.
The theater has transformed from hosting silent films and performers like Charlie Chaplin to presenting contemporary digital cinema with modern sound systems.
Located at 1400 Main Street, the theater provides validated parking at nearby facilities and maintains direct access to the KC Streetcar transportation.
The theater contained an underground passage to the President Hotel, with specialized facilities for vaudeville animals including cages and water pools.
Location: Kansas City
Inception: October 30, 1921
Architects: Rapp and Rapp
Official opening: October 30, 1921
Address: 1400 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64105
Website: http://drafthouse.com
GPS coordinates: 39.09710,-94.58360
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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