Grand Theatre, Historic theater in Douglas, United States.
The Grand Theatre is a historic cinema and performance venue in Douglas featuring early 20th-century architecture with ornate exterior details. The building displays traditional theatrical spaces with decorated interior elements typical of entertainment buildings from that era.
The Grand Theatre, designed by M. Eugene Durfee, opened in 1919. It hosted live stage productions, films and Douglas High School graduations, and its stage saw Ginger Rogers, Pavlova and John Philip Sousa. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
The Grand Theatre hosted not only films and stage plays but also Douglas High School graduations, making it a civic gathering place. Its stage drew figures such as Ginger Rogers, Anna Pavlova and John Philip Sousa. The building originally housed a tea room, a candy store and a barbershop.
The Grand Theatre stands in downtown Douglas, Arizona, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its roof collapsed after rain gutters clogged and water damaged the interior, so the building is not a working venue; it is undergoing restoration. Visitors should check the current state of the building before planning a stop.
The Grand is on the "Endangered List" of historic buildings needing immediate attention. Its roof collapsed after rain gutters clogged, and water caused major interior damage; restoration to the original condition is under way. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
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