Holland Theater

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The Holland Theater was a movie theater that operated from 1931 until 1998 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, United States. Like many historic theaters, the Holland ultimately went out of business after a newer, more technologically advanced cinema, was introduced to the town.

Built with the capability for both cinema and stage plays, the Holland was known for large depictions of a 17th century Dutch landscape that lined both interior sidewalls of the theater. The displays included windmills that slowly turned.

The Holland was eventually converted to a 5 screen multiplex, with the "main" screen remaining in the auditorium behind the stage. The theater's balcony was split in half and converted into two screens, and two additional screens were constructed in the rear of the cinema where the scenery shop previously existed.

The Holland closed in October, 1998. Today, the building hosts various fine arts events, while a preservation group works to restore and perhaps reopen the theater.

[edit] External links

• The Holland Theatre official website

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