Mounds Theatre, 1029 Hudson Road, Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Mounds Theatre
ca 1950
2002
Address:	1029 Hudson Road
Neighborhood/s:	Dayton's Bluff, Saint Paul, Minnesota
City/locality- State/province	Saint Paul, Minnesota
County- State/province:	Ramsey County, Minnesota
State/province:	Minnesota
Country:	United States
Year built:	1922
Major Alterations:	Significant"Significant" is not in the list (Intact, Some/mostly intact, Altered, Significant Alterations, Alterations more apparent than original) of allowed values for the "Major alterations" property.
Historic Function:	Theater/concert hall
Current Function:	Theater/concert hall
Material of Exterior Wall Covering:	Stucco

Dayton's Bluff Saint Paul Ramsey

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Mounds Theatre, 1029 Hudson Road, Saint Paul, Minnesota
(44.952239,-93.056983)

The Mounds Theatre was built in 1922. It was used for live shows as well as movies at least into the 1930s. It had a stage and small orchestra pit in addition to a movie screen. The theatre has gone through many renovations, which has changed the façade over the years. In 1967 the theatre was closed and turned into a warehouse. Portage for Youth, a non-profit for young women, was given the theatre in 2001. When completed, the theatre will be a performing arts center for the Dayton’s Bluff Community. Amenities include: seating for 250, a fountain and fireplace in a gathering space, a 900 square foot stage, movie capabilities, and much more.

History

• Built in 1922 as a venue for silent movies and live entertainment
• Renovated around 1933
• Renovated again in 1950 including extensive changes to the exterior
• Closed in July 1967
• Used as warehouse - 1967 to 2001
• Most recent renovation started in December 2001
• Theatre reopened in October 2003
• Location: 1029 Hudson Road, Saint Paul, MN; Scotten's Subdivision, Lot 72-Lyman Dayton's addition to St. Paul except East 11 feet-Lot 24 and all of Lot 23 and block 71
• Building: 8,600 square feet and partial basement. Originally had a 700-person seating capacity including the balcony. After the renovation, the seating capacity is approximately 250 with no balcony seating.
• Parking: On-street. Original parking lot is no longer available for use.