Indianapolis, Italy
The Fountain Square Theatre is a landmark commercial building that is located in the Virginia Avenue District of Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The building houses restaurants, bars, a hotel, duckpin bowling, as well as the original theater. Construction of the building was completed on Frida
y, May 4, 1928, with an original capacity of 1,500. It hosted a variety of entertainment including moving pictures and live vaudeville shows which included a full orchestra pit and Marr-Colton organ. The Theatre had its official opening on Saturday, May 5, 1928, and was noted for its Italian themed interior. Fountain Square Recreation, a bowling alley and billiard hall, was located on the fourth floor. Frank Baldwin Hunter of Indianapolis was the architect.
Listen to the audio guide for Fountain Square Theatre Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off