Grandview Theater, 1830 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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| Address: | 1830 Grand Avenue W |
| Neighborhood/s: | Macalester-Groveland, Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| City/locality- State/province |
Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| County- State/province: |
Ramsey County, Minnesota |
| State/province: | Minnesota |
| Country: | United States |
| Year built: | 1933 |
| Primary Style: | Art Deco/Art Moderne |
| Additions: | 1937 lounge addition on east side |
| Major Alterations: | Intact |
| Historic Function: | Theater/concert hall |
| Current Function: | Theater/concert hall |
| Architect or source of design: | Myrtus A. Wright |
| Builder: | Kieffer Brothers |
| Material of Exterior Wall Covering: | Brick |
| First Owner: | George Grandstrom |
(44.940074,-93.177694)
"The Grandview Theater was built for George Grandstrom in 1933 by the same architect who designed the Highland Theater. […] In 1937, an addition was made on the east side of the original theater. This addition included a lounge and office, and at this time a balcony was added, providing 350 additional seats, thus making the theater's capacity 1,100. It is topped by a marquee, which has black panels, characteristic deco lettering, stepped zigzag detailing, and neon and bulb lighting. […] The one story wing on the east side of this storefront was added in 1937, and there is a half-rainbow design at the edge of the original portion of the building, at the junction with the addition. The interior of the building retains much of its original flavor. In 1973 the theater underwent an extensive renovation, and in 1975 the balcony was converted to a second screening room. George Grandstrom owned the theater until his death in 1972" (Historic Sites Survey)
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Ramsey County Historical Society, Inventory forms for Historic Sites Survey of St. Paul and Ramsey County, 1980-1983
