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The old Hiland Theatre was a landmark in Fort Thomas for over half a century. It opened in 1927, during what might be called the beginning of the heyday of small-town movie theaters. At first, they called the 750-seat theater “The Bijoux,” later changing the name to Hiland Theatre. A movie ticket at the Hiland cost $0.10 for adults and $0.05 for kids when the Hiland opened. The building itself contained not only the theatre, but also a tearoom and a candy store. In the last third of the 20th century, it struggled (along with most other small theaters) and finally closed in 1979, becoming what is now The Hiland Building, at 28 N. Ft. Thomas. As you can imagine, being in the center of town, this venue was a prime meeting spot for Highlands students. Since teenagers typically didn't have their own automobiles in the first half of the 1900's, the Hiland Theatre offered independence for teens, who couldn't travel far to socialize.
We were delighted to receive Hiland Theatre tickets for our Highlands Stories micro-museum. They open a window into the social buzz that routinely occurred in the center of town from 1927-1979.
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