Peerless Theatre

Peerless Theatre is a historic movie theater located at 212 S Interocean in Holyoke, Colorado, United States. Construction of the original building began in 1918 using bricks made in a kiln just west of Holyoke, and the theater held its grand opening on June 13, 1919, with the photoplay "The Eleventh Commandment" shown on a Simplex motion picture machine. The name "Peerless" derives from the brand of sound system used in the theater during its early days. The original theater had a seating capacity of 450, was heated by steam radiators, and used regulation opera chairs; adult tickets cost $0.33 and children's tickets $0.17. Offices and apartments occupied the second floor. Over the years, the theater was owned by various community members and faced brief closures due to lack of movie attendance. After years of inclement weather caused the roof to collapse, a decision was made to tear down and reconstruct the building; 75% of the original bricks were saved, cleaned, and reused in the current structure. The Peerless Theatre received non-profit status in 1997 and remains in good standing. Today, it operates as a community-focused cinema offering general admission tickets at $6, with online ticket sales planned. The theater is supported by local partners and donations, and it engages volunteers who receive free tickets and concessions after their shifts. The current staff includes General Manager Anthony Brandt, Digital Marketing Coordinator Alejandro Rojas, Projectionist Zach Young, and several concessionaires and custodial staff. A Board of Directors led by President Rich Hielscher oversees the organization. The theater shows current films such as "Resident Evil" and offers rentals, a shop, and allergen information. It remains a cherished local institution in Holyoke, Colorado.

The Peerless Theatre was built beginning in 1918 with bricks made in a kiln just west of Holyoke, Colorado. It opened on June 13, 1919, with the silent film "The Eleventh Commandment" projected on a Simplex motion picture machine. The theater's name comes from the brand of sound system used in its early days. The original auditorium seated 450 people and was heated by steam radiators. Tickets cost $0.33 for adults and $0.17 for children, and ushers seated children in the first three rows. The second floor housed offices and apartments. Over the decades, the theater changed hands among various community members and occasionally closed due to low attendance. At some point, years of bad weather caused the roof to collapse, leading to a decision to demolish and rebuild. Remarkably, 75% of the original bricks were salvaged, cleaned, and reused in the new structure at 212 S Interocean. In 1997, the Peerless Theatre obtained non-profit status and has maintained it since. The theater continues to operate as a community cinema, showing first-run films and hosting events. It relies on donations, local partners, and volunteers. The current building features modern seating with ample legroom and plush cushions, and booster seats are available for children. General admission is $6, and online ticket sales are planned. The theater also offers rentals, a shop, and allergen information. A board of directors and a small staff manage operations.

• 1997

  Peerless Theatre receives non-profit status.

• 1919

  Grand opening on June 13 with the photoplay "The Eleventh Commandment" on a Simplex motion picture machine.

• 1918

  Construction of the theatre begins with bricks made in a kiln west of Holyoke.

• Roof collapses due to inclement weather; building is demolished and reconstructed using 75% of original bricks.

A historic, community-owned non-profit cinema offering affordable entertainment in rural Colorado.

• Movie screenings

  First-run films such as "Resident Evil".

• Concessions

  Popcorn, drinks, and other snacks.

• Theater rentals

  Available for private events.

• Merchandise

  Available through the shop.

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2. 2Historypeerlesstheatre.com
3. 3About Uspeerlesstheatre.com
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