Grandin Theatre
The centerpiece of the Grandin Village is the Grandin Theatre, originally opening in 1932. Designed by Eubank & Caldwell, its eclectic design features elements of various revival styles, and opened as Roanoke's first suburban movie house. The theatre would operate continuously through November 11, 2001, when it would close its doors due to its deteriorating condition. After its closure, the Grandin Theatre Foundation successfully raised enough money to renovate and reopen the theatre on October 20, 2002. Today the Grandin survives as the lone historic movie theatre in the Roanoke Valley.
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