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Malek Theatre (10-00549)
Also known as: Grand Theatre
116 2nd Ave NEIndependence IA
History and Architecture
Construction date
1946
Historic function(s)
Recreation and culture/theater/movie theater
Current function(s)
Vacant/not in use
Architectural classification(s)
Modern movement: art deco
Architect(s)
Wetherell and Harrison, Des Moines, IA
Evaluation Under National Register Criteria
National Register status
Listed as per NPS, 2009
Listed date(s)
May 21st, 2009
Area(s) of significance
Architecture
Narrative(s)
Appears in 1932 Sanborn Map inside a hotel. Appears in 1905, 1913 & 1920 Sanborn Map inside “Gedney Hotel and Opera House” and is noted as an opera house.
