Oxford Theatre
Ontario Street,
Cleveland,
OH
44113
Ontario Street,
Cleveland,
OH
44113
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The Oxford Theatre opened on September 28, 1912 by James and Noble at 2036 Onatario Street. It was short-lived as a twin screen, single auditorium concept running on a continuous show, grind policy. You could get an hour and a half of original programming just by moving a section to your right (or left). America’s first - if not only double-grindhouse theater. James and Noble failed quickly.
The space was offered for lease in January of 1913. The Public Clothes retail store moved into the former theater spot completing a 10-year leasing agreement. However, their final ads said that they were being forced out by the Union Terminal project. The building was indeed demolished in 1925 taking the double-grindhouse’s former location with it.
A real short attention span theater!
In the photo section, I have uploaded an January 4th, 1913 article with two pictures of the theatre as well as an newspaper ad from October 2nd, 1912 for the theatre.