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Illinois Movie Theatres (page 9)

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Salem Theatre
Salem, IL
The Salem Theatre opened in 1938 and closed in 1999. It is now known as the Salem Community Theatre and Cultural Center. The theatre is used for live performances and monthly movies. For more, see this website. [map]

Skokie Theatre
Skokie, IL
The Skokie Theatre opened around 1915 as the Niles Center Theatre. It was renamed and remodeled in the 1940s. In 2005, the theatre was converted into a concert venue. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

South Town Theatre
Springfield, IL
The South Town Theatre opened in 1915 as the Empress Theatre. In 1937, it was remodeled and renamed the South Town Theatre. It closed in 1959. It housed Walch Studio Stained Glass from 1981-2024. The building is currently vacant. The facade was restored and neon repaired in 2007. Between 2019 and 2022, the marquee must have been hit by a truck causing the damage to the front portion. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Arcada Theatre
St. Charles, IL
The Arcada Theatre was designed by Elmer F. Behrns and opened in 1926 as a vaudeville theatre. It was remodeled and restored in the 1940s and 1960s. In 1973, the original organ was restored. In 1993, the Arcada was restored to its original appearance. In 2005, it became a performing arts center. These photos are from 2009. By 2012, the sign had been repainted and the readerboard replaced with a digital display. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Elmo Theatre
St. Elmo, IL

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The Elmo Theatre opened in 1941, replacing a previous theatre with the same name that was destroyed by a fire in 1940. The theatre has been closed since 1979. Renovation work began in 2006. New windows were installed in 2011. For more, see this website. [map]

Sterling Theatre
Sterling, IL
The Sterling Theatre was built in 1924 as a vaudeville venue. In 1943, it suffered extensive fire damage and was rebuilt. The theatre closed in 2008. It reopened in 2013. For more, see this website. [map]

Majestic Theatre
Streator, IL

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The Majestic Theatre was built in 1907 as a vaudeville house. It was rebuilt in 1921 and closed in 1927. In 1936, the building was remodeled to its current look and reopened. The theatre closed again in 1955. It reopened and closed many times after that. The building has been vacant since 2015. For more, see this website. [map]

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