Malek Theatre, Independence

Name: Malek Theatre
Address: Independence, United States

#4 among attractions in Independence

Concerts and shows, Theater

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The Malek Theatre, also known as The Malek, is an Art Deco theatre in downtown Independence, Iowa that was built in 1947. It replaced the Grand Theatre, which had burned on March 3, 1945. It was designed by Wetherell & Harrison for Bob C. Malek and was intended to be fireproof. It has a steel truss roof. A stepped tower at the front is made with structural glass and glass blocks. As of 2009 the interior was mostly original, with Art Deco style light fixtures and coved ceilings. Artist Merle Reed, of California, hand-painted its interior designs in 1945. ()

Built: 1947 (78 years ago)Architectural style: Art DecoCoordinates: 42°28'10"N, 91°53'36"W

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Independence United States

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Malek Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wapsipinicon Mill, Heartland Acres Agribition Center, Weins Commercial Building.

~590 ftW
History museum, Museum
Wapsipinicon Mill, Independence
3 min walk • The Wapsipinicon Mill is a historic industrial building located in Independence, Iowa, United States. The first mill built on this site was completed in 1854. It was replaced by the present structure in 1867. Part of its foundation is the original mill.
2.1 miSW
42°26'56"N • 91°55'26"W
Heartland Acres Agribition Center, Independence
54 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
~150 ftNW
Romanesque architecture
Weins Commercial Building, Independence
1 min walk • The Weins Commercial Building is a historic building located in Independence, Iowa, United States. The central business district developed in Independence on the east side of the Wapsipinicon River along First Avenue. Fires in 1873 and 1874 destroyed the wooden buildings that were originally built there.