neighborhood movie theater howe neighborhood minneapolis minnesota designed theater built theater owners bill building subsequent theater new style returned lobby area heavily renovated updated remains surviving single screen cinemas minneapolis area typically shows second run films special programming early 2000s consistently recognized best movie theaters area history lithuania born brothers bill came minnesota early 1920s got involved movie business purchasing neighborhood theaters great depression initiated publication greater called theater building received permit build new theater minneapolis years spite protests theater managers designed architectural firm built style opened december showing june bride single screen theater utilized stadium seating making earlier movie theaters years later called construct minnesota theaters america considered author masterpiece pleased results industry receipts turned reflect successful terrace model occurred years theater initial construction new lobby space intended reflect living room included separate lounge amenities ample tables chairs panels imposed light wood graceful modern lamps stunning inside theater space little changed stage seating remaining single screen theaters minneapolis area end 1980s left left parkway theaters new single screen theaters opened owners installed new seats allowed greater leg room space patrons contemporary status located minneapolis howe neighborhood seats patrons typically shows second run films ticket concessions cheaper suburban events shown including midnight movies sporting events film festivals political events barack_obama inauguration productions operator nearby seat uses screenings large accommodate theater won award award year lobby remains largely unchanged renovation cited july guide 6th isbn dave november twin cities picture century isbn larry isbn
Riverview Theater