Cozy Theater
322 S Main St,
Pratt,
KS
67124
322 S Main St,
Pratt,
KS
67124
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Additional Info
Architects: C.W. Terry
Functions: Fraternal Hall, Retail
Previous Names: Phoenix Theatre
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This theater first appears on the 1916 Sanborn. It was located in the northern half of the Odd Fellows building, a rather eclectic two story brick building constructed in 1912.
It’s entirely possible that this theater had been an occupant from the erection of the building. The Cozy Theater continued in operation through at least 1924, but appears to have closed by 1926. Its longer run makes it more likely that this was the Phoenix Theatre listed in the 1914-15 AMPD, rather than the two smaller theaters to the north, which only appear on the 1911 map.
The theater space reverted to retail on the 1935 map. The building today is in good shape, and the entire ground floor is occupied by a consignment/antique store. The Odd Fellows appear to use the second story, just as they did in 1912.
Contributed by
Seth Gaines
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The January 10, 1912 issue of Western Contractor had this notice about the Pratt IOOF hall: “PRATT, KAS., Dec. 30th., 1911-New I. O. O. F. Building The Committee will receive sealed bids up to the morning of February 5th, 1912, for a two story Brick building, 50 by 102 feet. C. W. Terry, Wichita, Kansas, Architect. For plans and specification apply to architect, or C. L. Cramer, Pratt. Kansas, secretary building Company. Bids must be accompanied by certified check for $150.00.”
I haven’t found the Phoenix Theater mentioned in any trade journals, but from at least 1919 to 1929 Pratt had a house called the Cozy Theatre. It was bought by Charles Barron in 1923, and last listed in the FDY in 1929. I think Cozy might have been an aka for the Phoenix. As the Cozy and Kansas were both in operation in 1924, and only the Kansas and this house at 322 S. Main appear on the 1924 Sanborn, I think this one has to have been the Cozy.
Thanks for supplying an architect! I guess one of the two tiny theaters on the 1911 map must have been the Phoenix, unless this was the Phoenix before it was the Cozy. I do agree that this was probably the Cozy. Odd that both the 1914-15 AMPD and 1926 Yearbook seem to be missing theaters, especially ones that had been operating for a while.