 The Maltz in 1988, as the State Theater | |
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| Former names | AMC Classic State 3 (2017–2020) Carmike State Cinemas (2005–2017) GKC State Cinemas (1990–2005) State Theater (1955–1990) Maltz Theater (1925–1955) |
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| Address | 206 North 2nd Avenue Alpena, Michigan United States |
| Coordinates | 45°3′46.415″N 83°25′56.237″W / 45.06289306°N 83.43228806°W |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1876 |
| Opened | November 11, 1879 |
| Rebuilt | 1925 |
The Maltz Opera House is a theater in Alpena, Michigan, named after Alpena banker George L. Maltz. The Maltz is currently under restoration to its 1930s-era appearance, and is expected to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The original Maltz Opera House opened on November 11, 1879, and burned down in 1925.[1] The rebuilt Maltz, renamed the State in 1955, was later operated by W.S. Butterfield Theatres, Carmike Cinemas, and AMC Theatres.
AMC closed the State in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The State was purchased in 2021 by Jeff and Tina Konczak of Alpena, and renovations are in progress as of 2023[update]. The Konczak family intend to reopen the theater as a live performance venue.[2]
- ^ Viall, John C. (1914). Alpena, dates of events. The Alpena News. pp. 19–20.
- ^ Schulwitz, Steve (March 20, 2021). "Renovation aims to return State Theater to its roots". The Alpena News. Retrieved 2023-06-06.