Built 1919 Opened 1919 Phone +1 520-364-6144 Added to NRHP 30 July 1976 | NRHP Reference # 76000372 Area 404.7 m² Architectural style Neoclassical architecture Architect M. Eugene Durfee | |
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Location 1139--1149 G. Ave., Douglas, Arizona Address 1139 G Ave, Douglas, AZ 85607, USA Similar Gadsden Hotel, San Bernardino Ranch, Fox Tucson Theatre, Samuel Kraemer Building | ||
The Grand Theatre in Douglas, Arizona, designed by M. Eugene Durfee, opened in 1919. Ginger Rogers, Pavlova and John Philip Sousa to mention just a few performed on stage at the Grand Theatre. Originally, it also housed a Tea Room, a candy store and a barbershop. It was the site of many live stage productions, movies, and Douglas High School graduations.
This aging dowager of theatres has fallen on hard times over the years, having endured a collapsed roof due to plugged rain gutters and massive interior damage from the infiltrating water. However, the Grand is in the process of being restored to her original condition.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
In addition to being listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Grand is also on the "Endangered List" of Historical Buildings that need immediate attention.
To see the progress and needs of the Grand Theatre restoration project www.grandtheatredouglas.org