Seems to be back as the Prewitt, but not a movie theatre. https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/story/43321040/plainfields-prewitt-theatre-to-see-new-life?fbclid=IwAR3ZrtaVF9kD-9Au3BXe19YaA6x32vRKA_bh4L07-oN5b5I72lTtaqtynSY
“it was the first Atmospheric style theatre in the United States. The Majestic Theatre in Houston, Texas was the second.”
What about the Indiana in Terre Haute? January 28, 1922 opening, also an Eberson theater.
From a Terre Haute FB post today:
The former Rex movie theater at the southwest corner of Sixth and Locust came down today. It was one of a few remaining structures that housed neighborhood theaters remaining. I attended scores of movies there in the 1950s. No restrooms, a Coke machine (bottles) and candy. Don Bennett operated the theater and his projectionist booth was in the east end of the building right above the entrance. One center aisle with four or five seats on each side. I don’t know if it was built as a theater, but operated for decades. In the 1960s it became a Saps Donat outlet. It has been vacant for years.
The Princess Theater transformed into an upscale bar and restaurant called Alchemy. But, it’s now closed because of a fire that caused extensive damage. It’s unclear if the restaurant will reopen. link
From comments on the article above,
“I’ve only dabbled in its history as well, but can add that Harry S. Bastian (a contractor and realtor) built at least the 2-story section in 1915-1916. The Peter Pan movie theater operated at least from 1916-1919, but was called the Superba Theater in 1920.”
and
“According to Gene Gladson’s book, “Indianapolis Theaters from A to Z”, the Peter Pan opened on December 24, 1915.”
Found this on the Stanford Theatre wed site:
Dennis James received his education as an organ performance major at Indiana University (BMus), (MMus), and continued with post graduate studies at Ohio State University and at Arizona State University. While he was in college, Dennis helped restore an Estey pipe organ once played by Hoagy Carmichael that was formerly in the Princess Theatre in Bloomington, Indiana, and he played that organ for campus silent film screenings.
The Limberlost Swamp in the eastern part of the present-day U.S. state of Indiana was a large, nationally known wetlands region with streams that flowed into the Wabash River. It originally covered 13,000 acres of present-day Adams and Jay counties
The Indiana has a new owner
This is not mapped correctly. It is about a mile south behind the Lowes.
Seems to be back as the Prewitt, but not a movie theatre. https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/story/43321040/plainfields-prewitt-theatre-to-see-new-life?fbclid=IwAR3ZrtaVF9kD-9Au3BXe19YaA6x32vRKA_bh4L07-oN5b5I72lTtaqtynSY
“it was the first Atmospheric style theatre in the United States. The Majestic Theatre in Houston, Texas was the second.” What about the Indiana in Terre Haute? January 28, 1922 opening, also an Eberson theater.
From a Terre Haute FB post today: The former Rex movie theater at the southwest corner of Sixth and Locust came down today. It was one of a few remaining structures that housed neighborhood theaters remaining. I attended scores of movies there in the 1950s. No restrooms, a Coke machine (bottles) and candy. Don Bennett operated the theater and his projectionist booth was in the east end of the building right above the entrance. One center aisle with four or five seats on each side. I don’t know if it was built as a theater, but operated for decades. In the 1960s it became a Saps Donat outlet. It has been vacant for years.
News article
The current owner posted a picture of the inside of the dance studio on Facebook that has been added to photos.
The Princess Theater transformed into an upscale bar and restaurant called Alchemy. But, it’s now closed because of a fire that caused extensive damage. It’s unclear if the restaurant will reopen. link
From comments on the article above, “I’ve only dabbled in its history as well, but can add that Harry S. Bastian (a contractor and realtor) built at least the 2-story section in 1915-1916. The Peter Pan movie theater operated at least from 1916-1919, but was called the Superba Theater in 1920.” and “According to Gene Gladson’s book, “Indianapolis Theaters from A to Z”, the Peter Pan opened on December 24, 1915.”
The photo came from this article
Found this on the Stanford Theatre wed site: Dennis James received his education as an organ performance major at Indiana University (BMus), (MMus), and continued with post graduate studies at Ohio State University and at Arizona State University. While he was in college, Dennis helped restore an Estey pipe organ once played by Hoagy Carmichael that was formerly in the Princess Theatre in Bloomington, Indiana, and he played that organ for campus silent film screenings.
The Limberlost Swamp in the eastern part of the present-day U.S. state of Indiana was a large, nationally known wetlands region with streams that flowed into the Wabash River. It originally covered 13,000 acres of present-day Adams and Jay counties
10/23/17 article about restoration efforts.
Article about the theater and a proposed use.
Article on Target with pictures of restored theater décor incorporated into the store.
August 5, 2014 article.
Should be reopening in weeks according to this article.
Maybe this status should be updated. Beautiful pictures taken last night.
Renovations Begin article
Facebook page
See the new facebook page for updated progress and some amazing pictures of the interior.
There may be hope
Nice video of the theater onyoutube
web link
facebook link