Hot Springs SD Theater

Building Name: Hot Springs Theatre

Address: 241N. River St.

Date Built: 1929

First Occupant: Amusement Company Movie Theatre

Current Occupant: Movie Theatre

Sandstone Quarry: N/A

Architect: Amusement Company

Contractor: Mr. Hackett, foreman for the Henry Carlson Construction Company.

Architectural Style: The Hot Springs Theatre has a rather unusual design influence for the community. Mediterranean Revival with are deco elements. Most indicative of this style is the elliptical arched roof with corner decoration and stucco facing. Tall, narrow arched windows with balconies show the Mediterranean influence. A Romanesque arched appendage with clay tile roofing appears on each side of the building. Another often unnoticed element is the pressed metal ceiling on the canopy.


History:

Oct. 8,1929: Big modern show house for city to be built between the post office and 8th Street (note: now Jennings Avenue). Lots were purchased from Grant Robinson.


Nov. 26,1929: Amusement Company to start theatre right away. Mr. Hackett, foreman for the Henry Carlson Construction Company to build it.


Dec. 10,1929: Theatre building to begin Monday or Tuesday.


Mar. 8,1930: New theatre to open May 1.


May 16,1930: Hot Springs Theatre opens Sunday.


QR Code info: The Theatre has a rather unusual design influence for the community. Mediterranean Revival with are deco elements. Most indicative of this style is the elliptical arched roof with corner decoration and stucco facing. Tall, narrow arched windows with balconies show the Mediterranean influence. A Romanesque arched appendage with clay tile roofing appears on each side of the building. Another often unnoticed element is the pressed metal ceiling on the canopy.

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