The Landers Theatre was built in 1909 by John and Douglas J. Landers. It opened with a production of "The Golden Girl." Lillian Russell, Sousa's Band and Fanny Brice have all appeared here. The Landers was the 35th theatre in the nation to show talking movies. Springfield Little Theatre has owned the Landers since 1970.

July 4, 1976

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Landers Theatre Star Walk,

Honoring Donors to the

Star 2000 Campaign

for the

Continued Restoration

of

The Landers Theatre

Dedicated October 2, 1997

Marker is on Walnut Street, on the left when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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