FLASHBACK: Fisk Theatre

Youngsters wait in line at the Fisk Theatre on Dakota street in Butler, circa late 1940's or very early 1950's. The Fisk Theatre opened in 1931 and was named after Mr. Charles L. Fisk who was the head of the amusement business in Butler. 

Before the Fisk Theatre opened, movies were shown at the Opera House which was also owned by Mr. Fisk. The theatre seated 400. It was destroyed by fire on January 5, 1951. 

Location is the current Bates County administration building on southwest corner of the square.