Augusta Theater

The Augusta Theater is a movie palace theater located in the city of Augusta, Kansas, which was built in about 1935. Designed by architect L. P. Larsen, the walls are decorated with large murals depicting classical scenes. It was the first theater to use neon lighting exclusively. Considered to be a landmark of the Art Deco era, it became home of the Augusta Arts Council.

Location525 State St.
Augusta, Kansas

Coordinates37°40′36.97″N 96°59′21.86″W

Builtc.1935

ArchitectL.P. Larsen; Lite Craft Neon Co.; Robert Boller; Dietz Lusk

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Augusta Theater
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	525 State St. Augusta, Kansas
Coordinates	37°40′36.97″N 96°59′21.86″W
Built	c.1935
Architect	L.P. Larsen; Lite Craft Neon Co.; Robert Boller; Dietz Lusk
Architectural style	Art Deco
NRHP reference No.	90001577 [1]
Added to NRHP	October 31, 1990

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In 1990, the Augusta Arts Council planned to proceed with renovations including restoration of the building's historic facade.^[2]

The theater is currently being restored. So far the neon lights on the front of the building have been restored. The murals on the sides of the theater are being restored currently.^{[citation needed]}