302-306 North Main - Electric Theatre - St. Charles, Missouri
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 38° 46.987 W 090° 28.824
15S E 718856 N 4295724
Quick Description: Marker for historic former movie theater in downtown St. Charles.
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 1/8/2012 7:11:29 PM
Waymark Code: WMDFE2
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
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302-306 North Main
Electric Theatre - 1908
1871 - Charles Hug

"Mr.  Murry, the melodious and congenial proprietor of the Electric, has spared no time or money to make the Electric a place of entertainment and amusement to all who would kill time and troubles in a most enjoyable manner."  One popular movie of the time was The Great Train Robbery, which was shown at 18 frames per second and lasted 12 exciting minutes.

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