Gem Theater - Kansas City, Missouri
I had a
nice day in the city yesterday and was able to get the photo I wanted to do a
Nostalgic pic of the OLD Gem Theater in Kansas City, Missouri.
Its
original name was the Star Theater, then the Gem was built in 1912 by the
Shriner and Powellson Amusement Company as a silent movie palace serving Kansas
City’s African American population.They renamed it back in 1913. If you ever
make it to the area, you'll have to come and visit this site. It is located on
18th Street, up from Vine.
It ended as a theater in 1960. With the revitalization of 18th & Vine in the 1980s, the Gem Theater was restored into a beautiful, state-of-the art performance venue. It stands today as one of the crown jewels of the 18th & Vine corridor hosting many community events and theater productions. Space is also available for meetings, workshops and seminars.
It ended as a theater in 1960. With the revitalization of 18th & Vine in the 1980s, the Gem Theater was restored into a beautiful, state-of-the art performance venue. It stands today as one of the crown jewels of the 18th & Vine corridor hosting many community events and theater productions. Space is also available for meetings, workshops and seminars.
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