Blast from the Past - Jury Verdict in American Theatre Case - April 29 1954

Blast from the Past - Library Needs New Building Mackay Miner April 4 1928

This is the lot the Women's Club sold on Main Street. Shown here in 2001 between the Monica Nelson's Rocking Horse Dance Studio and the Fire Department Building (now in 2012 used for Ivie's storage).

Blast from the Past - American Theatre circa 1965

The Custer Hotel and American Theatre closed circa 1952 and sat empty until the building was razed after the October 28 1983 Mt. Borah Earthquake. The American Theatre was located on Main Street where the former Rocking Horse Dance Studio over the Nelson owned garage is located today. The red plush seats from the American Theatre are now located in Mackay's Main Theatre.

Tom Mix (the sign in the window at the American Theatre) was a cowboy film star born in 1880 and died in 1940. From http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0594291/bio

Blast from the Past - Mackay Rodeo Parade Mackay Miner Jun 29 1961

Blast from the Past - Custer Hotel - Mackay Miner May 27 1954

Custer Hotel & American Theatre Circa 1950