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Wisconsin's great movie palaces, neighborhood theatres, small-town cinemas and even newer multiplexes. The historic 996-seat = GRANADA THEATRE = in Racine, Wisconsin Opened Saturday, April 7, 1928 at 3:00 pm - closed March 5, 1961.Currently in the process of restoration. Telephone (262) 752-0902 Architect: J. Mandor Matson of Racine "Granada! I'm falling under your spell - And if you could speak, what a fascinating tale you would tell - Of an age the world has long forgotten - Of an age that weaves a silent magic in Granada today.
The sun in the sky greets the day with a sigh for Granada - For she can remember the splendor that once was Granada ..."
(Other vintage Racine theatres include the Academy, Bijou, Capitol, Crown, Douglas, Grand, Palace, RKO Main Street (nee 'Bate', 'Orpheum', 'Allen', 'National'), Rex [nee 'Racine'], Rialto, Star, Strand, Venetian, Uptown [nee 'Majestic'] and 'Washington'. ) Also check the historic Burlington and other nearby Wisconsin theatre photos.
"And moonlit Granada will live again the glories of yesteryear - romantic Granada!"
Above 1937 photo courtesy Everbrite Signs.
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