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Arcadia Theatre
Capitol Theatre
 
Address 114-116 East Winchester Avenue
Opening Night Seating Capacity unknown
Original Theatre Owner Arcadia Amusement Company
Original Theatre Architect unknown
Years of Operation Opened in 1920
Operated as Arcadia Theatre: 1920-1921
Operated as Capitol Theatre: 1921-?
Type of Musical Accompaniment Theatre pipe organ (installed March 1923)
Current Status Building converted to retail space

The Arcadia Theatre was originally opened in 1920. After being operated for a short time by Arcadia Amusement Company of Huntington, West Virginia, the theatre was leased in 1921 to the Columbia Amusement Company of Ashland, Kentucky, who rechristened the venue the Capitol Theatre. The Columbia company completed installation in the theatre of a cooling and ventilation system in June 1925.

In 1978, the building was repurposed as a retail space and was the home of C.H. Parson’s men’s store.

References: Information provided by Chris Koch.

 

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