People have been going to the movies for decades, all the way back to when the images were silent and a band stood behind the curtain playing the music for it. Movie theaters have always been a place of fun memories and good times. Many theaters have come and gone over the years, but there is one theater that has been around and still running for the longest, and that theater is right here in North Dakota!
The Scenic Theater in Lisbon, North Dakota has been continuously running for longer than any other theater in America.
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It was built and opened in 1911 and has never been shut down or ceased operations since then, putting it at over 100 years running!
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While it has been kept updated and restored over the years, the interior is still totally retro.
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Even the popcorn maker has been running for decades. Made in the 1940s and still making that iconic, delicious movie snack today.
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The theater seats 200 people and still shows current movies every weekend, and on special occasions during the week.
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The theater makes for a fun, unique way to go out and see new movies. The locals love this place and the reason it has kept running for all these years is their enjoyment of it and devotion to keeping it around. You can support it by going there yourself. If you do, you’re in for a real treat no matter which movie you see!
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The Scenic Theater is located at 419 Main Street in Lisbon, North Dakota. You can find more information and upcoming movie showings, times, and more at their website by clicking here.
This isn’t the only vintage movie theater in North Dakota, we actually have quite a few, some of which are really getting up there in years. You can check more out here!
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