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Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Indiana Theater - or simply "the Indiana," as it is known to Bloomington residents - was built in 1922 as a movie and vaudeville theater. In its early years, the theater had a pipe organ for movie accompaniment and bands played on the bandstand. Hoagy Carmichael led "The Collegians" here from 1925 to 1928. In 1933 the Indiana was severely damaged by a fire that gutted much of the building. Reconstruction created a new look for the theater, including the addition of the "dogbone" marquee that remains a Bloomington landmark to this day. Movies soon dominated the activity at the theater, and the Indiana continued to be a popular and memorable destination. In December of 1995, the theater was donated to the Bloomington Area Arts Council (BAAC) for use as a performing arts center. Garnering support from the entire community, the BAAC received donations from many prominent citizens, and the Indiana was renamed the Buskirk-Chumley Theater in honor of the local family's generosity to the project.

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If your plan for visiting Bloomington Indiana includes a trip to Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, visit our reservations page and book your stay with us. This site books directly with the hotel of your choice and avoids any fees while guaranteeing the best available rate. All frequent guest programs are honored with the hotel of your choice so book today and save time and money! All hotels are near the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre.