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JoleenGreen commented about Dakota Theatre on Jul 2, 2009 at 11:08 am

I researched the deed & permit records at the St. Louis, MO Court House. Three lots [City Block 2470] were purchased Oct. 26. 1916 at a price of $3,300.00 by my grandfather, John G.Zuzack for the purpuse of building the Red Wing Theatre. The Building Permit #I-7986, showed John Zuzak had permission to build a 1-story brick Picture Show, located at 4557 Virginia Avenue. It was built at a cost of $5,500.00 & the architect was G. Votruba. The Theatre was sold Aug 30, 1919 to Samuel Horwich. The Deed of sale was recorded Sep 2, 1919 at the St. Louis, MO Court House. So it looks like the date 1919 was most likely when the Red Wing Theatre’s name was changed to The Dakota.
Joey

JoleenGreen
JoleenGreen commented about Dakota Theatre on May 14, 2009 at 5:31 am

Great Site!
My grandfather, John G. Zuzack owned the Red Wing Theatre (St. Louis, MO) in 1918 but I have very little information. When did the Red Wing become the Dakota? Apparently, they named the Theatre after the Dakota Indians. In very early Minnesota history, the Dakota Indians had a chief who acquired the name Red Wing. I was wondering if there was a connection between the Minnesota Theatres & the St. Louis Red Wing/Dakota Theatre? Does anyone out there have an old Red Wing Theatre ticket to sell or give away? Any information you can share would be appreciated.
Thank you for your time & efforts,
Joey