Franklin Theatre

814 Division Avenue S,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Previous Names: Beecher's Theatre, Beecher's Division Theatre

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Franklin Theatre

The Beecher’s Theatre opened in 1912 with seating listed at 478. By 1922 it had been renamed Beecher’s Division Theatre. By 1949 it had been renamed Franklin Theatre and catered to African-Americans. It was operated by Butterfield Theatres.

The Franklin Theatre closed in 1951 and was later demolished.

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Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on December 1, 2011 at 5:27 am

The 1922 Grand Rapids City Directory lists Beecher’s Division Theatre at this address.

Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on December 2, 2011 at 3:44 am

In the 1916 Grand Rapids Directory there is a house simply called Beecher’s Theatre listed at this address.

rivest266
rivest266 on February 25, 2024 at 4:45 pm

Closed 1951 per newspaper listings.

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