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Louisville Palace Theatre (photo credit Louisville Palace)

Louisville Palace Theatre

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

First Opened: 1st September 1928 (97 years ago)

Atmospheric Style: Spanish Baroque

Architect: John Eberson

Former Name: Loew’s and United Artists’ State Theater

Website: louisvillepalace.com Link opens in new window

Address: 625 S. 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202 Link opens in new window

National Register of Historic Places #78001361 Link opens in new window (added 28th March 1978)


Overview

The theatre, reportedly built at a cost of $2 million, opened with the film Excess Baggage (1928) Link opens in new window starring William Haines and Josephine Dunn.

Spanish Baroque was the style used to describe the opulent Louisville Palace. The theatre was designed by John Eberson and first opened as the Loew’s and United Artists’ State Theatre in September 1928.

In 2005, Live Nation Entertainment purchased The Louisville Palace. Current seating capacity is 2,800.

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Historic Photos & Documents
Auditorium, date unknown, courtesy <i>Louisville Palace</i> (JPG)
Auditorium, date unknown, courtesy Louisville Palace (JPG)
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