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Illinois Movie Theatres (page 1)

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Grand Theatre
Alton, IL
The Grand Theatre opened in 1920 and closed in 1977. It has been vacant since then. For more, see this website. [map]

Anna:
Rodgers Theatre: 1, 2 [gone]

Augusta:
Cozy Theatre [map]

Antioch Theatre
Antioch, IL		 Paramount Theatre
Aurora, IL		 Catlow Theatre
Barrington, IL		 Princess Theatre [gone]
Beardstown, IL
The Antioch Theatre was built in 1919 as the Majestic Theatre. In 1928, it was renamed the Antioch Theatre. This photo is from 2006. The theatre closed in 2014 but reopened in 2015. By 2018, the neon had been replaced with backlit plastic letters. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

The Paramount Theatre was designed by Rapp & Rapp and opened in 1931. It closed in the mid-1970s. It reopened in 1978 as the Paramount Arts Centre after a $1.5 million restoration. In 2002, the name was changed back to the Paramount Theatre. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

The Tudor-Revival style Catlow Theatre opened in 1927 with films and vaudeville. In 1934, the theatre went to a movies-only format. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map]

The Princess Theatre opened in 1918 and closed in 1966. I believe it had been vacant since then. It was demolished in 2020. For more, see this website.

Lincoln Theatre
Belleville, IL
The Lincoln Theatre opened in 1921 and it has been in operation since then. The marquee sign was damaged in a storm and replaced in 1988. The theatre also features live performances. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Belvidere:
Apollo Theatre

Castle Theatre
Bloomington, IL
The Castle Theatre opened in 1916 as a movie theatre. It closed in 1988. From 2003-2007, it operated as a "brew and view" movie theatre. It housed a church until 2010. In 2011, it became a concert venue and remains as such. For more, see this website. [map]

Avon Theatre
Breese, IL
The Avon Theatre opened in 1914 as the Grand Theatre. In 1939, the theatre was remodeled and renamed the Avon. The Clinton County Showcase now occupies the building and features live performances. By 2022, the marquee was damaged by a fire. It has been replaced with digital display boards. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Bushnell:
Rialto Theatre

Byron:
Byron Theatre

Gem Theatre
Cairo, IL

2010:
2024:
The Gem Theatre opened in 1910. The theatre was either rebuilt or remodeled in the 1920s or 1930s. It has been closed since 1978. The building was briefly occupied by a video store. The city of Cairo has owned the building since 1995 but it remains abandoned. For more, see this website. [map]

Carbondale:
Varsity Theatre

Marvel Theatre
Carlinville, IL
The Marvel Theatre opened in 1920 but then burned down in 1926. It was rebuilt in 1928. The marquee sign is from the 1960s. The theatre was twinned in 1977. This neon blade sign was installed in 2017 in the style of the original sign that was removed in the 1970s. For more, see this website. [map]

Carmi:
Carmi Cinemas [gone]

Illinois Theatre
Centralia, IL
The Illinois Theatre was built in 1922 as a vaudeville theatre. It has been closed since 2001. In 2005, the theatre was donated to the city of Centralia. It is currently being renovated for use as a live venue. For more, see this website. [map]

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