Constructed in 1928, one of three movie houses in Ironwood at the time, the theatre presented first run films and vaudeville shows.

The first feature film shown was Wings (1927), starring Clara Bow, Charles Rogers, Richard Arlen, and Gary Cooper.

The purchase provided the theatre with "the concourse and additional space for an elevator, new restrooms, offices and even a catering kitchen.

The theatre was designed by self-taught Ironwood architect Albert Nelson, and was constructed in 1928 at a cost of $160,000 (the equivalent of approximately $2 million today).

Due to many restoration efforts and improvements of the theatre's design, many seats were removed to accommodate for added luxuries including a handicapped accessible area, light & sound booth, and concession stand.

It was announced on Saturday, September 18, 2010, that the American Theatre Organ Society would like to open a chapter in Ironwood, Michigan.

The modern era of the theatre includes performances from Matt Giraud (2011), Jeff Daniels (2009), Duquesne University Tamburitzans, Robin and Linda Williams, Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua, Pine Mountain Music Festival, Dr. Steven Ball, Andrew Rogers (2012, 2013), Heroes, Hounds of Finn, Ironwood Dance Company, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical South Pacific, the musical Chicago, and many other local, regional, and national acts.

The proscenium mural of the theatre displays a stunning three-piece canvas painting by artist William Hasenberg.