Melba in Canyon County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Tower Theater

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 23, 2013

1. Tower Theater Marker

Inscription. Built in 1946 by
George Lindholm
Purchased in 1957 by the
Walter’s Butte Grange

Erected 2012 by Melba Centennial.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.

Location. 43° 22.533′ N, 116° 31.799′ W. Marker is in Melba, Idaho, in Canyon County. Marker is at the intersection of Carrie Rex Avenue and 4th Street, on the left when traveling north on Carrie Rex Avenue. Marker is mounted above eye-level at the northeast corner of the subject building, facing Carrie Rex Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 321 Carrie Rex Avenue, Melba ID 83641, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Steamer "Shoshone" (approx. 4.4 miles away); Guffey Bridge Snake River Idaho (approx. 5.3 miles away); Givens Springs (approx. 9.3 miles away); Givens Hot Springs (approx. 9.3 miles away); The Otter Massacre (approx. 11 miles away); The Murphy School House District 14 (approx. 11.1 miles away); a different marker also named The Murphy School House District 14 (approx. 11.1 miles away).

Also see . . . Tower Theater. In 1947 the Tower Theater was built

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in Melba, Idaho. For years this small theater entertained the small town, hosting blockbuster films like “Mighty Joe Young”. In the mid 1950’s the theater had to close down due to dwindling business. In 1957, the Walter’s Butte Grange purchased the building for $7500 dollars and began holding their regular meetings, fundraisers, and community events there. In 2013, the Walter’s Butte Grange decided to close it’s charter due to a lack of membership. (Submitted on May 18, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Tower Theater / Walter's Butte Grange #130 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 23, 2013

2. Tower Theater / Walter's Butte Grange #130

(marker visible above eye-level near right corner)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 235 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.