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North Dakota Movie Theatres

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Belfield Theatre
Belfield, ND
The Belfield Theatre was built in 1950. In 2017, the building was renovated and it was used for both films and live performances. For more, see this website. [map]

Botno Theatre
Bottineau, ND
The Botno Theatre was built by 1914 as the Grand Theatre. It became the State Theatre in 1932. I don't know when the name was changed to Botno. For more, see this website. [map]

Cavalier:
Cavalier Theatre

Dakota Theatre
Crosby, ND
The Dakota Theatre opened 1938 as the Crosby Theatre. I don't know when it became the Dakota. For more, see this website.

Fargo Theatre
Fargo, ND
The Fargo Theatre opened in 1926. It was remodeled in 1937 by Liebenberg & Kaplan. The theatre is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It still has the original Wurlitzer pipe organ. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map]

Kota Theatre
Garrison, ND		 Strand Theatre
Grafton, ND
The Kota Theatre opened in 1949. It is now operated by the Sakakawea Area Council for the Arts and used for live performances and movies. For more, see this website. [map]

The Strand Theatre was built in the 1920s. It was destroyed in 1945 and rebuilt the following year. The round marquee and original ticket booth was removed sometime after 2015. For more, see this website. [map]

Empire Theatre
Grand Forks, ND		 Traill Theatre
Hillsboro, ND
The Empire Theatre was built in 1919 as the New Grand Theatre. It was remodeled in 1954 and renamed as the Empire Theatre. It closed in 1994 and was donated to the local arts council. The theatre is now known as the Empire Arts Center and is used for live performances, private events, and movies. For more, see this website. [map]

The Traill Theatre was built in the 1920s as the Gem Theatre. In 1942, it became the Trail Theatre. It has been vacant for many years. For more, see this website. [map]

Kenmare:
Kenmare Theatre

Roxy Theatre
Langdon, ND
The Roxy Theatre was built in 1936 and closed in 1995. In 1997, the building was renovated. It is used for movies and live events. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more, see this website. [map]

Avalon Theatre
Larimore, ND		 Scenic Theatre
Lisbon, ND
The Avalon Theatre was built as the Grand Theatre in 1925. In 1938, it was remodeled and reopened as the Avalon Theatre. For more, see this website. [map]

The Scenic Theatre opened in 1911 and is still operating. For more, see this website. [map]

Mandan Theatre
Mandan, ND		 DelChar Theatre
Mayville, ND
The Mandan Theatre opened in 1936. It became the Showboat Cinema in 1974. It was renamed the Academy Theatre in 1987 which closed in 1993. In 2008, it became the Mysteria Theatre. When it closed in 2014, it was adapted as a restaurant and sports bar known as the Little Chicago Club. The building now houses the Strawberry Bar. For more, see this website. [map]

The DelChar Theatre was built as the Bijou Theatre in the 1920s. It became the DelChar in 1930. For more, see this website. [map]

Rockford Theatre
New Rockford, ND		 Grand Theatre
Oakes, ND
The Rockford Theatre opened in 1920 as the Blackstone Theatre. I don't know when it became the Rockford. In 2022, the roof collapsed and the building was gutted. They are hoping to rebuild. For more, see this website. [map]

The Grand Theatre was opened by 1913. The current marquee was there by the 1940s. These photos are from 2022. In 2023, the theatre closed for restoration. For more, see this website. [map]

Walla Theatre
Walhalla, ND
The Walla Theatre was built in 1949 and closed in 1982. In 2019, it reopened as a live performance venue. For more, see this website. [map]

New Grand Theatre
Williston, ND
The Grand Theatre opened in 1920 as a single-screen theatre. It now has four screens. I don't know when it became the New Grand Theatre. The sign might be original and lit with bulbs. The letters at the bottom appear to be backlit opal glass. At some point, channel letters replaced the original letters. For more, see this website. [map]

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