National Register of Historic Places

Palace Theater

Luverne, Rock County, Minnesota
Listed
March 17, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80002157

About this property

The Palace Theater is a historic theater and performing arts center in Luverne, Minnesota. Located downtown, it is owned by the city of Luverne and operated by the Blue Mound Area Theatre Board of Directors. The theater offers live events, movies, concerts, live theater, seminars, and performances by the Green Earth Players. The 550-seat theater was built in 1915, as a venue for silent films, and live theater. It was constructed in 1915 by architect W.E.E. Greene for owners Herman and Maude Jochims. Much of the theater remains original, including the painted wall panels, stage curtains, and the stylistic wall and ceiling decor. The Palace has its original theatre organ, made by the Geneva Organ Company. The organ was installed in 1926 to provide accompanying music for the silent movies. The organ has recently been restored, and is one of only a few theater organs that remain where first installed. In addition, it is the oldest working theater organ of its make and model in the United States. The second story of the building was designed and used as a ballroom. It was later turned into an apartment for the Jochims. It now houses many pictures and pieces of furniture from the original Palace Theater. The Palace Theatre was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 19, 1978.

Location

Luverne, Rock County, Minnesota
43.65411, -96.20946

Categories

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Sources

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When was Palace Theater listed on the National Register?

Palace Theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 17, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Palace Theater?

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

What is the period of significance for Palace Theater?

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

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