EMPIRE #1  . MAJESTIC #3      .  80 N. Main
       
       

 

        Empire #1

80 N. Main

Previously Majestic #3

 

       

The Empire #1 is listed in the 1914 through 1929 Directories.  Previously this address was occupied by the Majestic #3.  The building still exists on S. Main, now occupied by  the EasyWay store and at some period, the 4 story building was reduced to a 2 story building.  The Empire Theaters were managed by The Majestic Amusement Co. which explains the name changes from Majestic to Empire.

       
 
       
EMPIRE #2  . MAJESTIC #2  .  BIJOU #2    .  146 S.  Main. 
 

The Empire #2 is listed in the 1914 through 1919 Directories at 146 S. Main.  Previously this Empire was the Majestic #2.  And in 1920-1922, it was the 2nd Bijou.

 

146 S. Main

Majestic  #2

Bijou #2

Bijou #2

Bijou #2

1920 Bijou

1920 Bijou

 

   

 

 

 

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