Monday, March 19, 2018

Our Past Is Present March 19, 2018


March 19, 2018

            In 1907, the Aurora Theater was established at 616 North Washington Street in Junction City.  Currently Gorilla Games occupies that building. In an article written in 1910 found in J.C. Past and Present Directions, it was stated that “the Aurora Theater was one of the most popular places to view moving pictures. The theater is admirably arranged, ventilated and lighted. It is artistically decorated and has accommodations for any reasonable number of patrons.  The moving pictures are new and have never been shown before in the city. The stage is large, affording ample room for vaudeville acts.  This theater is known as the appropriate place to be entertained amid surroundings restful to the senses and attractive to the eye.  Six courteous ushers and operators are necessary for the conducting of this metropolitan establishment.  The proprietors, Mr. Leon McShane and Mr. Marvin McShane, directly supervise the details of this business. Mr. Leon McShane was born in Iowa in 1886.  He was previously associated with the manufacturing business.  Mr. Marvin McShane was also born in Iowa in 1887 and was previously engaged as a druggist.”
            Watching movies on the computer or on television in the comfort of our homes is usually less expensive than going to a theater, but watching a movie on the big screen is special, especially when you can enjoy theater popcorn and a soft drink during the showing.
            Well, that’s our program for today.  Thanks for reading “Our Past Is Present” from the Geary County Historical Society.



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