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Hoosier Theatre
Whiting, IN
Photo and info courtesy Kevin Heggi

The Hoosier Theatre in Whiting, IN was built in 1924 and is now on the National Register of Historic Places. The Hoosier used to have a twin called the Garden Theatre in Indiana Harbor, but that one is now gone. More information can be found at the Hoosier Theatre website. 10-08

The Glen Theatre (Closed)
Gary, IN
Photo and info courtesy Kevin Heggi

The Glen Theatre is an old neighborhood theatre located in Gary, IN. The billboard is now blank as the theatre is closed.

The Glen is now open as a performing arts and African-American venue. The new face brick you see was done about three years ago, the original face was yellow glazed brick, kind of plain, but original. 10-08

Town Theatre
Highland, IN
Photo courtesy Kevin Heggi

The old Town Theatre is a single screen theatre that opened in 1946. According to Cinema Treasures, the theatre showed foreign films in the 1970's. 10-08

Boarman's Roxy Theatre
Shelbyville, IL
Photos courtesy Richard Weiss

The Illinois town of Shelbyville is home to the Boarman's Roxy Theatre. The Roxy has recently been renovated and according to its website, the picture and sound have been updated. 11-08

(Far left) A view of the theatre from across the street and looking straight at the facade

(Near left) A view walking up the street to the Boarman's Roxy Theatre

Ideal Theatre
Clare, MI
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

Here is the marquee for the Ideal Theatre, located in the town of Clare, MI. The theatre opened up for business in 1930. The theatre is still open and showing first run movies today. 12-08

Rialto Theatre
Grayling, MI
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The Rialto Theatre is also an old movie palace still showing first run movies. Originally built in 1915, the Rialto was destroyed by fire in 1930. After being rebuilt, the exterior has not changed to this day. For more information, see the Grayling Visitors Bureau. 12-08

Michigan Theatre
South Haven, MI
Photos courtesy Alan Culley

The Michigan Theatre in the town of South Haven, MI still features a classic marquee that appears in great shape. From the looks of the Michigan Theatre website, the theatre is a triplex showing current movie favorites. 12-08

(Near right) A close up look at the marquee for the Michigan Theatre

(Far right) The Michigan Theatre looks like it's still in great shape as viewed from across the street.

Damm Theatre
Osgood, IN
Photos courtesy Alan Culley

Here is the Damm Theatre (no, nothing wrong with it) in Osgood, IN. Check out the front marquee on this gem. The Damm opened in 1921 originally under the name Columbia Theatre. This theatre has been recently restored.

According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the Damm Theatre exemplifies the architectural style Nineteenth-Century Functional, and blends in with the neighboring stores on the block. Today the theatre is closed. 12-08

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