The Cotton Theater is one of the first big theaters of Cedar Falls during the early twentieth century. Frank Cotton, a local Cedar Falls man, bought the corner plot at 1st and Main in 1909 and built the theater. The book covers the eight year history of the theater until 1918 when the theater changed to it's current, Regent Theater. (osterregent.com) For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.