In 1927, the theatre name is officially changed by Furman B. Willis, who begins leasing the building from Paul Herman. Willis is also the owner of the Park Theatre in the Kutztown Auditorium located at 134 East Main Street. Today, Ryly’s Auto Service Center is located in that space.
MOVIE TRIVIA:
The Strand is born! Under the management of Furman B. Willis Herman’s Playhouse is renamed the Strand Theatre.
(Image: Kutztown Auditorium at 134 East Main Street, which briefly served as another location to see movies in Kutztown.)
