Wayzata Theater at the Movies, Lake Minnetonka, Historical Poster by Rich Sladek (frame not included)

Wayzata Theater at the Movies, Historical Poster Print, Portraying the Theater from the 1970’s by Graphic Designer Rich Sladek.Inspired by vintage-style travel/national park posters of the 1930’s, Rich is working on a collection of original graphic poster art illustration showcasing current and historical Lake Minnetonka and beyond.WAYZATA THEATER 1932-1985In 1932, business partners Lyle Carisch and Ray Lee built the Wayzata Theater on the 600 block of Lake Street, where it thrived for 53 years, until 1985. The first movie shown there was ‘Tenderfoot,’ a western with Joe E. Brown. Ticket prices were 20 cents for adults and 12 cents for children. The movie theater operation was a family business, as both families worked at selling and collecting tickets, selling popcorn, keeping the lobby and auditorium neat and clean, and operating the projectors. In 1985, with the showing of ‘European Vacation,’ with Chevy Chase, the sole owner, Lyle Carisch, and his sons, turned the entire block into