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Capitol Theater (Burlington, Iowa)
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The Capitol Theater was a 700-seat theater in Burlington, Iowa. Opened in 1937, with the first showing being Mark Twain's classic The Prince and the Pauper. The theater was both a movie theater and an auditorium used for performances (though the stage was only used for approximately an hour during its Grand Opening, and was never used again).[2] The theater closed in March 1977, the final showing was the Stephen King horror classic Carrie.
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The Capitol Theater | |
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Location | 211 N. 3rd St. Burlington, Iowa |
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Coordinates | 40°48′34″N 91°6′11″W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1937 |
Architect | Wetherell and Harrison |
Architectural style | Art Deco |
NRHP reference No. | 96001373[1] |
Added to NRHP | November 22, 1996 |
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