National Theatre [Louisville]
National Theatre
theatre in Louisville
500 W. Muhammad Ali Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40202
Built 1911-1912 by Albert Kahn for the National Theater Company. Opened 24 Nov 1912 as National Theatre. 1913 purchased by the Keith-Albee-Orpheum circuit, rebuilding by Joseph & Joseph. Re-opened 1913 as B. F. Keith Theatre, also known as B. F. Keith's National Theatre. 2800 seats. Later also used as a cinema. Closed 1952, subsequently demolished in favour of a parking lot.