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

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