Gallatin’s Courter Theater opened in 1920, operated by John E. Courter at 103 South Main Street.

A 30×120 building was erected on a lot adjoining the adjacent Gallatin Trust Company (purchased in 1919).

Remodeling Courter Theater occurred in 1967, as this photo confirms.

Remodeling in 1967. Notice the marquee advertising the 1967 movie “El Dorado,” starring John Wayne and Robert Mitchem.

