Elstun Theatre

2231 Beechmont Avenue,
Cincinnati, OH 45230

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Elstun Theatre

The Elstun Theatre was opened October 15, 1937 with seating listed at 485. The theatre was closed in 1962. It was converted into a furniture store which was destroyed by fire in 1992. The remains were demolished in 1995.

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hanksykes
hanksykes on February 21, 2011 at 6:51 pm

The owners of Elstun were Elstun Dodge and his mother Rose Dodge , she died in June of 1952 and he in Aug. of 1988.

Old_wiz66
Old_wiz66 on February 20, 2012 at 6:04 pm

Mr. Dodge also owned the Dodge theater in New Richmond Ohio.

hanksykes
hanksykes on March 23, 2012 at 4:27 pm

Old_wiz66 Can you tell us anything more about the Elstun or theaters?

LynnE216
LynnE216 on June 16, 2015 at 11:33 am

I remember being allowed to go to movies here without my parents, and I was born in 1953, so I suspect the closing date is late 50’s early 60’s, rather than mid-50’s. Unless my parents were VERY permissive!

hanksykes
hanksykes on June 24, 2015 at 5:54 pm

Lynn E216, Always glad to learn more about The Elstun Th. Could you give us a physical discription of its interior? Or did you know who was on staff there? Thanks in advance , Until soon,Hank

dallasmovietheaters
dallasmovietheaters on February 26, 2016 at 7:48 pm

Launched October 15, 1937. Architectural sketch in photos. Still showing films there in 1962.

robboehm
robboehm on August 5, 2021 at 1:11 pm

According to my source 1962 was the last year for the Elstun. It then functioned as a furniture store until it burnt in 1992. The building was demolished in 1955.

Historical note: Some sources say this theatre was in Mt. Washington. Mount Washington is one of 52 communities within Greater Cincinnati. Another is Anderson Township. CT lists theatres in that community. There are probably also other examples.

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