National Register of Historic Places

Paramount Theater Building

Anderson, Madison County, Indiana
Listed
August 28, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
91001165

About this property

The Paramount Theatre Centre & Ballroom (Formally known as The Anderson Paramount Theatre) is a historic movie palace located in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. It opened on August 20, 1929, and at the time was part of the Publix Chain of theaters, owned by Paramount Pictures (hence the theater's name). The theater was designed by the famous movie theater architect, John Eberson. The Paramount is an atmospheric theater (an architectural style that gave the appearance of an open star-filled sky) and is one of twelve atmospheric theaters left standing in the United States and Canada. The auditorium was decorated in the style of a Spanish village. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. The theater has been extensively restored and reopened in 1995 as the Paramount Theatre Centre and Ballroom. The theater includes its original Page theater organ, now restored. A contest for "Best Decorated Christmas Tree" is held in the theater every Christmas.

Location

1124 Meridian St.
Anderson, Madison County, Indiana
40.10453, -85.67889

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Paramount Theater Building listed on the National Register?

Paramount Theater Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 28, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Paramount Theater Building?

Paramount Theater Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Paramount Theater Building?

The period of significance for Paramount Theater Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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