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Gem Theatre
Facts & Figures
Status:
Open
Total Seats:
150
Dates
Event Date Description  
Remodel
Open After March 1921
Close 9 February 1924 Fire destroys interior of theater.
Open May 1924 Theater rebuilt and reopened after fire.
Remodel April 1934 Renovating and remodeling for sound effects.
Event 23 June 1934 Film fire disrupts screening without causing damage.
Close On or After 3 November 1962 Last advertised showtime.
Open 22 April 1966 Reopened by twins, Vic & Val Middleton
Close 1 January 1972 Twins Gem Theatre closes
Open 13 September 1985 Reopened by Wayne Kinnie
Close End of Summer 1986 Closed
Remodel 1997 Unfinished remodel into a steak house and dance hall.
Remodel April 2010 Childs family begins rebuilding theater
Open 28 May 2011 Reopened by Mark & Heather Childs
Close March 2020 COVID-19 closure
Open 9 October 2020 COVID-19 reopening
Name History
Name Start Date End Date
Kinema Theatre 1921 13 April 1928
Hub Theatre 20 April 1928 April 1934
Gem Theatre 3 May 1934 April 1966
Twins Gem Theatre 22 April 1966 1 January 1972
Gem Theatre 13 September 1985
Functions
Name Start Date End Date Description
Movies