Lyric

Lyric was another theatre owned by Luna Amusements. I haven't been able to find much info on this theatre. The only dates I've come across are 1925-1930 but those are uncertain. If you have any info on this space (or any of them actually) let me know!

Luna

The Luna Theatre was located on 629 Main st. The single screen theatre was owned by Luna Amusements which later opened The Mars theatre.




1920 (date is debatable)- 1964
The building has since been demolished.

Lafayette 7

Lafayette 7
3525 McCarty Lane
This megaplex theatre is owned by Goodrich Quality Theatres.
2000- present

Tippecanoe County Mall Cinemas I-IV

Tippecanoe County Mall Cinemas I, II, III &IV

Opened in the mid-1970's by Cinema National this multiplex was located at the Tippecanoe County Mall, a common location for theaters of this design. The theater switched owners in the late 70's when United Artists. It switched owners again in the mid-90's before closing it's doors permanently in 1999.

Market Square/UA Cinema I & II

Photo by David Harmon

Another megaplex, Market Square located at 2200 Elmwood Ave opened in 1990. It was owned by United Artists until 1995 when Goodrich Quality Theatres took over. The theater closed its doors in 1998. Since then the building has been used by many different businesses. As of today it is a mini-storage facility.




Additional Photos by David Harmon

Eastside 9

In the mid 1980's the megaplex latched onto to America's need for more. Generally having 15 or more screens, flashy interior, arcades and vast parking these freestanding buildings replaced the single screen and multiplex theaters of the past.






Eastside 9, orginally named Eastside 10 is a megaplex owned by Goodrich Quality Theatres. The multi-screen theater replaced the Eastside Drive-In which operated from 1955 - 1985.




Additional Photos
Photo by David Harmon

Long Center for the Performing Arts

The Long Center for the Performing Arts opened its doors on April 19, 1921 with a performance by The Ed. Wynn Musical Carnival. Used primarily for vaudeville performances the theatre (then called the Mars theatre) began showing moving pictures in January of 1929 begining with the film "On Trial".


With a single screen, the Mars operated as a movie theatre until 1977. Donated to the City of Lafayette by Irving Long, President of Fourth Avenue Amusement Company, the theatre was later renamed the "Dennis H. Long Center for the Performing Arts" after Irving's father.

Today the Long Center hosts live performances by the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra, the Long Center Theatre Organ Society, and the Lafayette Ballet Company.

Additional Photos
Photo by David Harmon

Lafayette Theatre

The Lafayette Theatre located at 600 Main St. opened September 1, 1938, with the film “Four’s A Crowd.”. A seating capacity of 1,252 the single screen theatre showed films up to the 1990s before closing. Negelected for several years the building underwent a renovation in 2003. Today the space is used for private parties, wrestling events, live musical performances and the occassional "dinner and a movie" night.


Fun fact: The Lafayette Theatre replaced the Family Theatre which was one of the first spaces to show moving pictures in Indiana. The Family Theatre was torn down in 1935 though the back wall remains within the Lafayette Theatre. The Family Theatre is pictured on the postcard above. Additional photos can be found here.

More info on the history and renovation of the Lafayette Theatre can be found here and here.

Additional photos.
Photo by David Harmon