Fountain Square Theatre

Fountain Square Theatre
Interactive map of the Fountain Square Theatre area
General information
Coordinates39°45′08″N 86°08′23″W / 39.7521°N 86.1396°W / 39.7521; -86.1396
OpenedMay 4, 1928
Design and construction
ArchitectFrank Baldwin Hunter

The Fountain Square Theatre is a landmark commercial building that is located in the Virginia Avenue District of Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.

The building houses restaurants, bars, a hotel, duckpin bowling, as well as the original theater. Construction of the building was completed on Friday, May 4, 1928, with an original capacity of 1,500. It hosted a variety of entertainment including moving pictures and live vaudeville shows which included a full orchestra pit and Marr-Colton organ. The Theatre had its official opening on Saturday, May 5, 1928, and was noted for its Italian themed interior. Fountain Square Recreation, a bowling alley and billiard hall, was located on the fourth floor. Frank Baldwin Hunter of Indianapolis was the architect.

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