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Ritz Theatre

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

First Opened: 11th May 1926 (98 years ago)

Atmospheric Style: Mediterranean Courtyard

Architect: John Eberson

Status: Demolished

Address: 18 W. 4th Street, Tulsa, OK 74103

Overview

The 1,600-seat theatre opened in May 1926 with Let’s Get Married (1926) starring Richard Dix. It was designed by architect John Eberson in an Atmospheric style with a Mediterranean courtyard theme. Interior decoration was by William A. Hartman of the Michael Angelo studios of Chicago.

At its opening the theatre was home to a Robert Morton 4-manual, 17-rank pipe organ. According to Ron Willfong the organ was sold to Mark Kenning, of Dallas TX, in 1961.

The theatre was demolished in 1963 and became a parking lot.