One thing that surprises people visiting quite a few North Dakota small towns is the presence of movie theaters. It can be hard to find a movie theater even in newer towns and small cities – often, you have to go to the next closest “big” city to find one. But for a handful of little historic towns throughout the prairie, there’s a theater right on Main Street that’s been there for decades. New Rockford is one of those towns. They have one of the historic theaters in North Dakota that have been around since a century ago, and you can still see the latest films there.

New Rockford, North Dakota is a picture-perfect small town with around 1,300 residents and a bustling downtown.
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One of the most iconic parts of the city's central area is the historic Rockford Theatre.
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The Rockford Theatre has been around for decades, showing films to hundreds of locals over multiple generations.
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Though the building is old and will make you feel like you've walked into the past, there have been upgrades made in recent years while still preserving the historic integrity.
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It's a community-owned theater and the town came together to help fund upgrading the theater to all-digital, giving the perfect movie-going experience to enjoy today's new releases and yesterday's classics.
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Even with the upgrades to the electronics, you can still enjoy the nostalgic feel of it all in such an iconic building.
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The Rockford Theatre shows movies every evening at 8 p.m., Friday through Monday.
Rockford Theatre/Facebook

Check out what movies are playing and learn more about this awesome community-owned piece of history by visiting the Rockford Theatre Facebook page. Choosing to see the newest films here is a great way to both support a local business and enjoy a movie in a unique way!

Here is another historic theater in North Dakota that’s worth checking out.

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