Capital Theater

The Capital Theater in Ely, Nevada, is a historic entertainment venue that began as a vaudeville hall in 1916. Built by C.O. Fleming and W.P. Hull, it hosted a diverse range of live acts including acrobats, comedians, lecturers, and magicians. In 1923, as motion pictures gained popularity, the building was converted into a cinema. It operated as a movie theater until 1963, when it closed. The building's architecture reflects a possible reconstruction after a 1929 fire and is described as Spanish Colonial Revival, with an Art Deco interior remodel in 1938. The tall brick exterior retains its scalloped parapet on the upper two-thirds, while the lower portion, which housed retail stores, has been altered. In 1993, the Capital Theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In December 2004, brothers Brad and Chris Lani, local residents originally from Hawaii, purchased the theater from owner Norm Goeringer. In January 2007, the Lanis announced plans to renovate the building and reopen it as a multi-purpose theater for films, concerts, and theatrical performances. At that time, the building was occupied by Herline Jewelry and Fantasy Fast Photo. The theater is a notable landmark in Ely, representing the city's cultural and architectural heritage.

The Capital Theater in Ely, Nevada, was built in 1916 by C.O. Fleming and W.P. Hull. It opened as a vaudeville hall, hosting a diverse range of live entertainment including acrobats, comedians, lecturers, and magicians. In 1923, the building was converted into a cinema as motion pictures became increasingly popular. The theater operated as a movie house until it closed in 1963. The building's architectural style suggests a possible reconstruction after a 1929 fire, and it is best described as Spanish Colonial Revival. The design was carried out by the owners. The tall brick exterior's lower portion, which housed retail stores, has been altered, but the upper two-thirds remain as built, featuring a scalloped parapet. The interior was remodeled in the Art Deco style in 1938, shortly after the Hull brothers' other theater, the Central Theater, was completed in the same style. The Capital Theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. In December 2004, brothers Brad and Chris Lani, local residents originally from Hawaii, purchased the theater from owner Norm Goeringer. In January 2007, the Lanis announced plans to renovate the building and reopen it as a multi-purpose theater for films, concerts, and theatrical performances. An inspection found the building to be in excellent condition. At the time, the building was occupied by Herline Jewelry and Fantasy Fast Photo.

• 2007

  Renovation and reopening plans announced.

• 2004

  Purchased by Brad and Chris Lani from Norm Goeringer.

• 1993

  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

• 1963

  Theater closed.

• 1938

  Interior remodeled in Art Deco style.

• 1929

  Possible fire leading to reconstruction.

• 1923

  Reopened as a cinema.

• 1916

  Built by C.O. Fleming and W.P. Hull; opened as a vaudeville hall.

Historic community theater and cinema in Ely, Nevada.

Product categories. live entertainment · motion pictures · concerts · theatrical performances

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