| Fort Theater | |
| Coordinates: | 40.6978°N -99.0811°W |
| Architecture: | Classical Revival, Moderne |
| Added: | July 12, 2006 |
| Area: | less than one acre |
| Refnum: | 06000607 |
Fort Theater is a historic two-story building in Kearney, Nebraska. It was built in 1914 as The Empress by F.G. Keens, and designed in the Classical Revival style.[1] After it was partly destroyed in 1940, it was purchased by Don and George Monroe, who added a marquee to the facade; it was designed in the Moderne style by architect Edward J. Sessinghaus.[1] Inside, there are murals by Joyce Ballantyne.[1] The building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 12, 2006.