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About the State

Holstein's first theatre, The Scenic, built in 1914 by Claus Lorenzen, flourished until the advent of sound movies in the late 1920s. In 1927 Claus Paulsen opened a new, dome-shaped theatre, equipped for sound. When the Seff Brothers rented the building in 1929 the name was changed to the State. The theatre was rebuilt in a Quonset Hut style in 1948. The architects were Peacock and Belongia of Milwaukee, WI.

​The theatre continued to change ownership, passing from Carr and Holmes to Mr. Eberhardt, Fred Levi and then Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Kugel in 1936. Greg and Gary Johnson became owners in 1974: in 1975 Greg became sole owner. Corrine and Tom Yates bought the State Theatre in May 1979.

It is one of only 10 surviving theaters of its style in the country. The State has been lovingly renovated and converted to a digital cinema, now run by volunteers, showing second run films and classics.


History by year...

1927 The Scenic
1929 Renamed State Theatre
1947-1974 Eddie Kugel
1974-1979 Greg & Gary Johnson
1979-1988 Corrine & Tom Yates
1988-2015 Fred Saunders
2015-  Holstein Development Authority

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What Our patrons Are Saying

The staff/volunteers were so friendly and helpful during our afternoon trip (where my 2 year old decided 20 minutes into the film that she wasn't staying what so ever) and were equally friendly when my 6 year old son, 9 year old nephew and I returned for the night showing to try again! The seats were incredibly comfortable, the concessions were great, halarious movie and the best part was the theatre itself! Would recommend the experience to everyone and reassure anyone my new go to theatre will be the State ☆☆☆☆☆ - Sam Phelps

Contact Us
​712-368-6226
124 S Main St
Holstein, IA 51025