Hollywood Theater
Location: 2815-2819 Johnson Street NE
Objective: Reactivation of the historic Hollywood Theater building
Description: The Hollywood Theater operated as a movie theater from its opening in 1935 until it closed in 1987, standing vacant since then. In 1990, the Theater was designated a local historic landmark. In 1993, the City of Minneapolis purchased the building and pursued several attempts at redevelopment over the years that were unsuccessful.
In November 2008, the City of Minneapolis bought the property adjacent to the Theater, 2819 Johnson, and cleared the site to support redevelopment of the Theater by providing parking, service access, or space for related development.
In March 2009, the Heritage Preservation Commission approved a framework for treating the character defining features of the Theater and set of improvement to the Theater. View a presentation on the framework.
In June 2009, the City of Minneapolis released a Request for Proposals for the Hollywood Theater building and the adjacent lot at 2819 Johnson with the goal of redeveloping the property with a viable commercial use. The City did not receive a response that met the criteria of the RFP.
The property continues to be available for purchase and redevelopment. The City of Minneapolis is considering improvements that enhance the marketability of the building and continues to consult with the local Audubon Neighborhood Association .
A FOR-SALE flyer on the property is available.
City Contact: Miles Mercer, (612) 673-5043.
Updated: July 25, 2011
Last updated Oct. 27, 2011