Co-Ed Theatre (Fairfield, Iowa)

Co-Ed Theatre (Fairfield, Iowa)

Located in downtown Fairfield in Jefferson County, Iowa, the history of the Co-Ed Twin Theatre dates back to July 28, 1910, when it originally opened the Orpheum Theater. In 1940, students at the now-defunct Parsons College won a contest to develop the best idea for the Orpheum’s planned remodeling. The name “Co-Ed” was adopted in honor of the winning students, reflecting the college’s status as a co-ed institution. A second screen was added to the theater in 1984, which is now owned and operated by the Big Time Cinema chain.

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