jan 1, 1957 - Park Theater begins featuring Spanish-Language films

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The theatre began featuring Spanish-language films in 1957. The Theatre was purchased by the Villearreal Family in 1974 and continued to exhibit movies from Mexico and Spain until the mid-1980s. The theatre seats were removed and the floor was refloated to create a level dance floor for an event space around 1986. 2712 STRONG AVE Source: https://khri.kansasgis.org/