Strand Theatre (Delaware, Ohio)
The Strand Theatre, is a movie theater located at 28 East Winter Street in downtown Delaware, Ohio, near the campus of Ohio Wesleyan University. Opened in 1916, the Strand is the tenth longest operating movie theater in the United States.[1]
History
The theatre opened on April 10, 1916. It was first owned by Henty Bieberson. Near the exit of the theatre, one can see the original opening announcement from The Journal Herald, printed on April 8, 1916. The Strand has never been closed since its opening.
On February 12, 2009 the Strand Theater & Cultural Arts Associate received an award for the renovations made to the concession area, and the restoration of the second floor windows. The Strand manager, Kara (McVay) Long, also received an award recognizing her efforts to promote the community and causes.[2]
In 2010, the Strand announced plans for $5 million in renovations. The renovations plan to add digital projectors, add three more screens, a blade with the Strand's name on the marquee, and a back entrance within the next three years. The Strand requested $50,000 in economic development funds each from Delaware County and the City of Delaware for new seats and wall coverings.[3][4] On October 4, 2010, Delaware County commissioners granted $150,000 for renovations to the Strand.[5]