The Kon-Tiki Theatre was a Polynesian-themed cinema operating in Trotwood, Ohio, United States, a suburb of Dayton, Ohio, between 1968 and 1999. The unique building was a landmark along Salem Avenue for decades before being demolished in 2005 to make room for a medical facility.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
| Kon-Tiki Theatre | |
|---|---|
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| Alternative names | Salem Avenue Cinemas, Loews Salem Avenue |
| General information | |
| Type | Cinema |
| Architectural style | Polynesian |
| Address | 4140 Salem Avenue, Trotwood, Ohio 45416 |
| Coordinates | 39°48′20″N 84°15′25″W / 39.805466°N 84.257002°W |
| Completed | 1968 |
| Demolished | January 4, 2005 |
| Dimensions | |
| Other dimensions | originally 1 auditorium, later 3 |
The Kon Tiki was originally owned and operated by the Levin family. On May 13, 1987, the owners leased it to USA Cinemas who renamed it Salem Avenue Cinemas. USA Cinemas was later acquired by the Loews chain, which changed the name to Loews Salem Ave. It was built as a single auditorium. A second auditorium was added later, and the original one divided, so that it was a triplex at the time it closed.[2] After the cinema closed, the owners donated the building and land to the city of Trotwood.
References
edit- ^ "Remembering the Kon-Tiki, Trotwood's Polynesian-themed movie theater inspired by Hollywood".
- ^ a b 3stooge (January 5, 2005). "Kon-Tiki Theatre Demolished". Cinema Treasures. Retrieved 2010-02-15.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Article: Medical facility set for Kon Tiki". Dayton Daily News. Highbeam.com. 2005-11-17. Archived from the original on 2012-11-03. Retrieved 2010-02-15.
- ^ "Article: Final curtain to fall on Kon-Tiki theater Dayton-area residents remember unique Salem Avenue institution". Dayton Daily News. Highbeam.com. 2004-11-18. Archived from the original on 2012-11-03. Retrieved 2010-02-15.
- ^ Fox, Ryan Justin (November 1, 2006). "Doctor's big dream making a difference in Trotwood The site of the old Kon Tiki theater on Salem Avenue becomes the Nenonene Medical Center". Dayton Daily News. Dayton, Ohio. p. A10. Retrieved 15 February 2010.
- ^ Wilfong, John (March 10, 2006). "Trotwood to get medical office project". Dayton Business Journal. Dayton, Ohio. Retrieved 15 February 2010.
External links
edit- Kon-Tiki Theatre at Cinema Treasures
- Photograph of Kon-Tiki Theatre
