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Russell Theatre, Maysville, Kentucky. 4,568 likes · 471 talking about this · 2,930 were here. The Russell Theatre is an atmospheric theatre located in the heart of Maysville, KY. The theatre...
The stated mission of The Russell Theatre Corporation is to restore the rare, historic Russell Theatre - one of the few remaining atmospheric theaters in the United States - to its original splendor serving as a screen arts, performing and educational center for Maysville, Kentucky and the surrounding region.
The Russell Theatre is a building in Maysville, Kentucky that was originally intended as a movie theater but has since been adapted for other uses. Construction of the Russell Theatre was announced by Maysville businessman Col. J. Russell Barbour in 1928. The structure costing $125,000 opened on December 4, 1930, with a showing of the movie ...
First Opened: 4th December 1930 (93 years ago) Atmospheric Style: Mediterranean Garden. Architects: Frankel and Curtis (building), Ralph Clevenger (theatre interior) Website: www.russelltheatre.org. Address: 17 E Third St, Maysville, KY 41056. Contributing building to the Maysville Downtown Historic District: #82002734 (added 1st March 1982)
Jun 23, 2013 · View larger map →. In 1929, Col. J.B. Russell decided that Maysville was in need a theatre and he was going to build it in this scenic Ohio River town. Russell, a local business man, raised $125,000 to build a minature movie palace for the relatively small town. The Russell Theatre opened on December 4, 1930, with Eddie Cantor in “Whoopee”.
The theater is open for tours during various regional events or by appointment. For more information, please visit: www.russelltheatre.org. Contact Address: The Russell Theatre Corp. P.O. Box 371 Maysville, KY 41056. Board of Directors Contact Address: The Russell Theatre Corp. P.O. Box 371 Maysville, KY 41056. 9 East 3rd Street Maysville, KY ...
We happen to stumble upon this lovely theater while staying nearby in Maysville as we were going for a stroll. The Russell Theatre has a long history.... It was established by a business man, Colonel J. Barbour Russell, as a gesture to his hometown 1928. He poured a fortune, of what would be 2,808,000$ dollars in modern day money.
