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Davidson Theater
No history available at this time.

Empress Theater
Opened in 1913 no other history available at this time.
A tad skinny from side to side.  Admission was .25, I think.  I'm not sure if it had a real stage or not, though there was a piano below the movie screen level.   Don't think I ever noticed the side or back of this building to see if it sported a fly gallery, with possible stage behind the movie screen.  However, I don't recall any proscenium, and the place was too narrow for any stage wings.  Was on East side of North Main Street, units block. History from Hal Davison


Liberty Theater
Was the first first-run movie house in Fort Scott. Admission, late '30s was $.35 orchestra floor, and $.25 balcony; under 12 was $.10. This theater was probably designed to host vaudeville.  It had a fairly deep stage, with fly gallery, a modest orchestra pit, stage lighting, a removable ceiling panel probably for a spotlight. The nicest of the movie houses. The stage was used a few times in the '30s by a local dance school for their recitals.  Was/is on East side of Main Street, 100's block.  In 1995, it appeared to have been split into a two-plex, with much of Main Street boarded up and/or deserted. History from Hal Davison

The building that houses the newly remodeled Liberty Theatre was built in the late 1800's. Through the years it has seen a variety of uses and owners. The Liberty Theatre has now truly come into its own and has been crafted into an exceptional venue that is elegant, intimate and relaxing.

In June of 2005 a group of local business people acquired the building and began an extensive remodeling and redesign of the facility. The facility is also available for rent to promoters for shows as well as for other uses.

The building showcases two large murals with historic depictions of Fort Scott, warm and inviting color schemes, comfortable lobby areas, a full bar and buffet area, an outdoor courtyard area, a stage, new sound and lighting and an overall capacity of 515 people.

The Liberty will provide various forms of entertainment and is also available for receptions, weddings, meetings, banquets and corporate events.


Mo Kan Drive In
No history available at this time.


Yale Theatre
Probably only for movies.  No balcony.  On North side of Market Street about where Main Street teed out.  Building was probably demolished for restoration of the old fort.  Admission $.10 for all.  Kind of a poor cousin to the others, as there was less customer traffic at the far end of Main Street when all the stores were open for Saturday night shopping.  Might have copped a less prominent first run occasionally. History from Hal Davison

Fredonia Drive In
No history available at this time.

Fredonia Cinema
No history available at this time.