Kon-Tiki Theatre Explained

Kon-Tiki Theatre
Alternate Names:Salem Avenue Cinemas, Loews Salem Avenue
Building Type:Cinema
Architectural Style:Polynesian
Address:4140 Salem Avenue, Trotwood, Ohio 45416
Coordinates:39.8055°N -84.257°W
Completion Date:1968
Demolition Date:January 4, 2005
Other Dimensions:originally 1 auditorium, later 3

The Kon-Tiki Theatre was a Polynesian-themed cinema operating in Trotwood, Ohio, United States, a suburb of Dayton, Ohio, between 1968 and 1999. The unique building was a landmark along Salem Avenue for decades before being demolished in 2005 to make room for a medical facility.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

The Kon Tiki was originally owned and operated by the Levin family. On May 13, 1987, the owners leased it to USA Cinemas who renamed it Salem Avenue Cinemas. USA Cinemas was later acquired by the Loews chain, which changed the name to Loews Salem Ave. It was built as a single auditorium. A second auditorium was added later, and the original one divided, so that it was a triplex at the time it closed. After the cinema closed, the owners donated the building and land to the city of Trotwood.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Remembering the Kon-Tiki, Trotwood's Polynesian-themed movie theater inspired by Hollywood. en.
  2. Web site: 3stooge . Kon-Tiki Theatre Demolished . Cinema Treasures . January 5, 2005 . 2010-02-15.
  3. News: Article: Medical facility set for Kon Tiki . https://web.archive.org/web/20121103030104/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-11954837.html . dead . 2012-11-03 . Dayton Daily News . Highbeam.com . 2005-11-17 . 2010-02-15.
  4. News: Article: Final curtain to fall on Kon-Tiki theater Dayton-area residents remember unique Salem Avenue institution . https://web.archive.org/web/20121103030112/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-11929622.html . dead . 2012-11-03 . Dayton Daily News . Highbeam.com . 2004-11-18 . 2010-02-15.
  5. News: Doctor's big dream making a difference in Trotwood The site of the old Kon Tiki theater on Salem Avenue becomes the Nenonene Medical Center.. Fox . Ryan Justin. November 1, 2006. Dayton Daily News . A10. 15 February 2010. Dayton, Ohio.
  6. News: Trotwood to get medical office project . Wilfong . John . March 10, 2006 . Dayton Business Journal. 15 February 2010. Dayton, Ohio.

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