Located within the historic story Kahl building in Davenport, Iowa, the Capitol Theatre has been a cultural cornerstone since its completion in early October Constructed by Henry C. The inaugural event was accompanied by a performance on the impressive M. The orchestra level of the auditorium featured alcoves housing a grand piano and a harp.
Under the management of Paramount Pictures Inc. Blank by , the Capitol Theatre became a hub for both vaudeville performances and movies.
In subsequent years, the theater underwent several transformations, from showcasing Spanish language films in the early s to screening adult XXX movies in the late s. It was repurposed as a Christian Center in the s and a concert hall for various genres in the s, it eventually became a hub for local productions of ballet, community theater, and college performances.
In , the Capitol Theatre closed its doors. The theater reopened on September 23, with a concert by the American post-hardcore band Dayseeker. The renovation recreated some features that had been lost and preserved marble floors and artwork.
Alongside the theater, the story building now boasts 65 apartments. View of the auditorium from the balcony. Krapp as architect. The other two were the Jackson Theatre and the Sunnyside Theatre. It was the only one of the three that had large enough stage facilities to handle a musical or Broadway style play.
