Artcraft Theatre, Historical movie theater in Franklin, United States.
The Artcraft Theatre contains 625 seats and a single screen, featuring detailed architectural elements from the neo-classical period of the 1920s.
The theater opened on November 1, 1922, and became the headquarters for the Syndicate Theatre's cinema network from 1936 until 2000.
Franklin Heritage Inc preserved the theater from demolition, transforming it into a center for classic films and community events.
The theater screens films that are at least ten years old, maintaining a schedule of cult classics and recognized cinematic works.
The Rembusch family installed sound technology for talking pictures in 1929 and added air conditioning by 1935, making it a modern facility.
Location: Franklin
Inception: 1922
Architects: John Eberson
Official opening: 1922
Address: 57 North Main Street, Franklin, IN 46131
Website: http://historicartcrafttheatre.org
GPS coordinates: 39.48120,-86.05500
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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