Downtown in Fargo in Cass County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Theaters of Fargo

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 4, 2023

1. Theaters of Fargo Marker

Inscription. Early FargoReynold's Variety House and Shea's Variety House were known for their dancing girls, ribald comedians, food and drink.

Pinkham's Hall and Egbert's Hall served a variety of purposes including school, church services and theater.

Late 1800sThe Coliseum was the first vaudeville theater in Fargo. Other vaudeville theaters included First Store Theater, Second Store Theater, Star Theater and the Owl Theater.

Early 1900sThe Bijou was the first moving-picture theater, followed quickly by the Grand and Palm Theaters.

The Ideal Theater (later known as the Savoy, and then the Liberty) opened in 1910 and continued to provide live entertainment with musical, comedic, and dramatic Vaudeville acts.

Other moving-picture and live theaters built at the time included the Orpheum, Grant, Isis, Princess, Little Country Theater, Strand, State, Garrick, Roxy (later known is the Broadway Theater), Park, and the Fargo Theatre. The Fargo Theatre is the only surviving theater of this Vaudeville era.

Late 1900sThe Fargo-Moorhead Community Theater was built for live productions, and several new multiplex theaters open throughout the community, including the Lark, CEC-West Acres 14, and the Extreme Screen-Century

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.

Location. 46° 52.799′ N, 96° 47.277′ W. Marker is in Fargo, North Dakota, in Cass County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of 4th Avenue North and Broadway North, on the right when traveling east on 4th Avenue North. The marker is located along the sidewalk near the southwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 322 Broadway North, Fargo ND 58102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eddie and Hildegarde Kraus (a few steps from this marker); ROCO & Powers Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wurlitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); The Changing Faces of Entertainment (within shouting distance of this marker); Ford Building & BNSF Railroad (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Black Building & Fargo Theatre (about 700 feet away); Steamboats on the Red River (about 700 feet away); Red River Valley (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fargo.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . . History of Fargo Theaters

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 4, 2023

2. Theaters of Fargo Marker

Looking north across 4th Avenue North.

This link presents history and photos for: Bijou Theater, Chapin Hall, Fargo Cinema Grill Theater, Fargo Theatre, Garrick Theater, Grand Theater, Ideal Theater, Isis Theater, Opera House (1893-1912), Orpheum Theater, Princess Theater, Roxy Theater, Star*Lite Theater, State (Towne) Theater and Strand Theater.

(Submitted on January 30, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 4, 2023

3. Theaters of Fargo Marker

Looking northeast; Broadway and 4th Avenue North intersection is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 30, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.