Kent Theatre
322 Monroe Avenue NW,
Grand Rapids,
MI
49503
322 Monroe Avenue NW,
Grand Rapids,
MI
49503
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Newspaper listings for the Kent ended in 1952.
Reopened as Kent on August 24th, 1924. Another ad posted.
and reopened later in 1923.
Closed as Orpheum on December 31st, 1922, after a fire.
Opened as the Orpheum “The People’s Theater” on November 12th, 1911. Grand opening ad posted.
Photos of fans waiting in line to see Ralph DePalma at the Orpheum at the GR Public Museum link:
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The Orpheum is also listed at this location in the 1916 Grand Rapids City Directory.
Prior to being the Kent Theatre, the house at 322 Monroe Avenue was called the Orpheum. It was listed under that name in the 1922 Grand Rapids City Directory.