MOVIE THEATERS THROUGH TIME WALKING TOUR

When:   Saturday, September 7th

Time:     10:00AM-12:00PM

Where:  Downtown Columbia (starting point provided with registration)

Tickets: Free & open to the public • donations appreciated

Registration:    Group size is limited & pre-registration is required.

    https://www.comopreservation.org/events/6-8-24-gw34r

Join us on a walking tour to learn about Columbia’s historic movie theaters and explore some of the stories of changes in our culture starting in 1897 reflected in movie theater architecture. This approximate 1-mile, 2-hour stroll through downtown will provide a historical perspective on movie theaters: A discussion of the what, how, and why that powered the rise and fall of the movie theater industry in Columbia and nationwide.

Tour Guide:

Dianna Borsi O'Brien, is author of the book "Historic Movie Theaters of Columbia Missouri" and past president of CoMo Preservation.