Bellefontaine in Logan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Cozy Picture Palace

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 10, 2022

1. The Cozy Picture Palace Marker

Inscription. As the silent film era was beginning, H.J. King built this moving picture theater in 1913. It was the first theater in Bellefontaine built specifically for this purpose; it housed the Cozy Theater and later the Rialto. The highest grossing film ever released was titled, “Traffic in Souls”. The film grossed approximately $450,000 and had a budget of only $5,700.

Erected 2022 by Logan County Visitors Bureau.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 40° 21.683′ N, 83° 45.716′ W. Marker is in Bellefontaine, Ohio, in Logan County. Marker is on West Columbus Avenue west of North Detroit Street (U.S. 68), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 W Columbus Ave, Bellefontaine OH 43311, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Gorges Building (a few steps from this marker); H.M. Annat Dry Goods & Montgomery Ward Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Kauffman Block (within shouting distance of this marker); The Railroad in Logan County (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); Signing Friendship Pact (about 400 feet away); Free Servicemen's Canteen, 1942-1946 (about 500 feet away); General Robert Patterson Kennedy (about 500 feet away); The Historic Post Office of Bellefontaine (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bellefontaine.

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 10, 2022

2. The Cozy Picture Palace Marker

marker is at lower left

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.