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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