The Garden Theater Louisa Kentucky

in July of 1921, Dr. C.B. Walters broke ground on a new, state-of-the art building in downtown Louisa with a steam shovel. The upstairs was to be used as offices for Dr. Walters. The downstairs was divided into two rooms. The first was used as a modern pharmacy. The second was leased for use as a picture show.

The theater opened on New Year’s Eve, 1921. The theater presented stage shows starting in 1922 with the Lyceum series. The series included the Boston Male Quartet and Princess Nadonia Indians. The stage frequently hosted circus acts, magicians, and live music.

The twenties were the age of silent movies. Miss Spencer would play during the movies, coordinating her music with the action that was taking part on the screen. On August 5, 1926, talking movies were introduced to The Garden Theater. A new sound system was installed in 1929.

Modernization began again in 1938. A new wide screen was installed along with a new stereo sound system, air conditioning, and a new projector. This is also when the grand marquee and front was built.

In recent years, the theater has undergone further renovations and the sound system and screen have been modernized. Live shows have also been brought back to the theater. The Garden is the current home of The Mountain Movers Theater Company. If You’d Like to see a show visit mtnmoverstheatre.com