For more information on Lansing's Downtown Theaters see the excellent article "Lansing's Lost Theaters" by Manuel Castro in the Lansing Metropolitan, Spring 1994, p 6-19. The article is the definitive history on Lansing's Theaters and Mr. Castro needs to be praised for his work.  For the neighborhood theaters, including the East Lansing theaters see another fine article by Manuel Castro. "When Marquees Dimmed: Yesterday's Movie Theaters" by Manuel Castro in the Lansing Metropolitan, Fall/Winter 1994, p 24-26. Not to be overlooked is the "Lansing Theater Directory" edited by Michael Doyle and William Davis, which provides a list of the theaters, owners, address and prior names of theaters that once operated in Lansing. Other theaters that once existed in Lansing prior to 1950 are; Southtown 2316 S. Cedar 1940-1956. Majestic Theater also known as the Avenue Theater 223 S WashingtonMetropole 115 E. Grand River 1917. Orient 425 E. Michigan 1916-1917. Washington Strand 1131 S. Washington 1916-1917.Northtown 417 E Grand River