The Webber Theater - Denver, Colorado
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Big B Bob
N 39° 42.870 W 104° 59.262
13S E 501054 N 4396070
Quick Description: What was once a popular movie theater, is now an empty closed down porn parlor.
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 5/12/2009 6:03:19 PM
Waymark Code: WM6C92
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Long Description:From Cinema Treasures: ("http://cinematreasures.org/theater/26568/"
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The Webber Theatre was built in 1917, according to the obituary
of its builder and long-time operator, DeWitt C. Webber, published
in the October 21, 1944 issue of Boxoffice Magazine. Webber had
operated his eponymous theater until his retirement in 1935, after
which he leased the house to Fox Intermountain. Earlier, he had
opened the Majestic Theatre in Colorado Springs in 1907, and
operated the Iris Theatre in Denver from 1908 until 1917. He lived
in an apartment over the Webber Theatre until his death at the age
of 79. The apartment featured a window overlooking the auditorium,
so he could watch movies while lying in bed.
The November 5, 1955, issue of Boxoffice mentions the Webber
Theatre in an article about unusual features of various Denver
theaters. At that time, the Webber sported a small zoo in its
lobby, with hamsters, white mice, and a deodorized skunk among its
denizens.
The Webber shows up again in the April 27, 1964, issue of
Boxoffice, in an item headlined "Denver Webber Renovated and
Becomes First Run." Among the features of the renovation were deep
red loges, red and beige carpeting, and new beige satin drapes. A
new screen and projection equipment were installed, and the marquee
updated. At this time, the Webber was being operated by Atlas
Theatres.
Here's an informative article from Westword on the demise of the
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