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2917 N HOLTON ST

Architecture and History Inventory
2917 N HOLTON ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Grand Theater
Other Name:Haven of Hope Ministries
Contributing:
Reference Number:153341
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):2917 N HOLTON ST
County:Milwaukee
City:Milwaukee
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1911
Additions: 1927
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Historic Use:terrace
Architectural Style:Spanish Colonial
Structural System:
Wall Material:Brick
Architect:John Roth Jr.A.L. Seidenschwartz (1927)
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Demolished?:No
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DESIGNATIONS
NOTES
Additional Information:A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation-Public History.

The address of the theater pre-1930 was 1175 Holton St.

In 1927, this theater was given an "atmospheric" remodeling, adding a stars-and-clouds motif to the interior. The Grand was later renamed "The Puerto Rico", and in the early 1970's the "Magik Grand Theater". The theater was closed in 1975 and it was purchased by the Church of the Phillippians, who owned it until 2007 when it was purchased by Haven of Hope Ministries.
Bibliographic References:Cinema Treasures. Web page. http://cinematreasures.org/theater/9561
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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