{"id":377,"featured":0,"modified":"2026-04-17 19:48:35","latitude":37.96226589999999845304046175442636013031005859375,"longitude":-87.5658097999999966987161315046250820159912109375,"title":"Alhambra Theatorium","subtitle":"","fullsize":"https://discoverindianahistory.org/files/fullsize/103e62efee705c0091464cd74e75f70e.jpg","address":"50 Adams Avenue, Evansville, IN 47713","all_locations":[],"zoom":15,"creator":["Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology"],"description":"The Alhambra, designed by Frank J. Schlotter, opened in 1913. The 350 seat theater was built within a local neighborhood rather than a commercial area. It only took 120 days to construct the Alhambra with a final cost of $18,000. Schlotter utilized Moorish elements to embellish the theater. <br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt served as a movie theater in 1956 and then was used sporadically over the years. In 1994, a major exterior restoration began courtesy of a DHPA grant. The intention was to convert it into a community playhouse. However, a variety of events occurred resulting in a 2003 Sheriff’s Sale. The group of local citizens formed Alhambra Theatre Inc and purchased the theater. The organization has placed a protective covenant on the theater and future plans include completing the interior restoration and create a multi-use facility in the neighborhood.","sponsor":null,"accessinfo":"","lede":"","website":"","related_resources":[],"factoids":[],"files":{"https://discoverindianahistory.org/files/fullsize/103e62efee705c0091464cd74e75f70e.jpg":{"id":1693,"mime-type":"image/jpeg","title":"Alhambra Theatorium","description":"Front view of the Alhambra Theatorium following the exterior renovation, ca. 2003 | Courtesy of Indiana DNR","thumbnail":"https://discoverindianahistory.org/files/square_thumbnails/103e62efee705c0091464cd74e75f70e.jpg"}}}