Buskirk-Chumley Theater
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The Buskirk-Chumley Theater, formerly the Indiana Theater, is a historic theater in Bloomington, Indiana. Originally built for vaudeville in 1922, it was also used for silent films and became a movie theater. More recently it was renovated for use as a performing arts venue. It hosts a variety of shows and performances. The theater is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The theater is located in the Courthouse Square Historic District. The theater has a distinctive red neon marquee that says "Indiana".
The theater was built in Spanish mission revival architecture style[1] and held 616 seats when it was built. It is known locally as the "Indiana Theater" or the "Bus-Chum". It was used as a movie theater until 1995 when it was donated to the community for use as a performing arts center.
The theater is located at 114 East Kirkwood Avenue.
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[edit]- ^ "Buskirk-Chumley Theater". Visitbloomington.com. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
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