Temple Theatre, Neoclassical movie theater in East Saginaw Historic Business District, United States.
Temple Theatre is a neoclassical movie house in the historic business district of East Saginaw, featuring ornate architectural details throughout its interior spaces. The building contains a grand lobby and an auditorium designed to accommodate a large audience.
The building opened in 1927 for the Elf Khurafeh Shriners and was operated by W.S. Butterfield Theatres. At that time it was Michigan's largest theater outside of Detroit.
The theater hosts local arts organizations and touring productions that perform regularly throughout the year. The stage shapes the city's cultural life and draws people seeking live entertainment.
The theater has a dedicated entrance and is easily accessible from the public sidewalks of the business district. Visitors should plan to arrive early to spend time in the elegantly designed lobby.
The theater houses a preserved Barton organ known as the Butterfield Special, played by members of a local organ club before shows. This historical instrument adds to the special moments visitors experience before performances begin.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
