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Architect: John Eberson
Atmospheric Style: Spanish Courtyard
First Opened: 20th August 1929 (95 years ago)
Website: andersonparamount.org 
Telephone: (765) 642-1234
Address: 1124 Meridian St, Anderson, IN 46016
The Paramount Theatre opened in August 1929, and was designed by architect John Eberson in his signature Atmospheric theatre style with a Spanish villa theme. The theatre closed in early 1985 but was extensively renovated and restored, reopening in 1995.
Detailed InformationThe theatre was built at a cost of $800,000 as part of the Paramount Publix chain of movie theatres and opened on 20th August 1929. The opening bill was an address by Sam Katz, a newsreel, a cartoon “Sidewalks of New York”, all followed by the main feature The Cocoanuts (1929) starring the Marx brothers.
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Listed/Landmark Building Status (29th August 1991)
How do I visit the Paramount Theatre?This is your opportunity to see the Paramount like you’ve never seen it before! Since the restoration of the theatre in 1995, thousands of people have taken a guided tour through the Paramount Theatre Centre. Your guide will share with you an overview of the venue’s rich history and the meticulous steps taken throughout the restoration process.
The Paramount’s “Wow” tour takes guests through the auditorium, the Hardacre Ballroom, the Marquee Room, as well as a behind the scenes look of various areas of the Centre the general public rarely gets to see. When available, a computerized demonstration of the grandeur of the Grand Page can be included in your tour.
This is a walking tour. Although the Paramount Theatre Centre & Ballroom does have an elevator, some stair climbing is necessary. Tour packages start at $20 per person. Please call (765) 642-1234 to make reservations.
Further Reading courtesy Thaumastos Films.
Photos of the Paramount TheatrePhotographs copyright © 2002-2025 Mike Hume / Historic Theatre Photos unless otherwise noted.
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