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Strand Theatre
Caro, MI
Photos and info courtesy Mark Comstock

This is the Strand Theatre in Caro, MI at 101 South State Street It was built in 1926 and has been in continuous service since then. It remains a single screen theatre. It is a neat old building! 12-08

(Far left) The Strand Theatre

(Near left) A close-up shot of the front entrance way and sign

Apollo Theater
Oberlin, OH
Photos and info courtesy Bob Cutlip

Here is the Apollo Theater of Oberlin, OH. The Apollo is shutting down sometime in July 2009 for renovations. The Oberlin College is overseeing the work to ensure that the work will go well. Much of the interior of the theatre is original and the marquee is a great sight to see at night.

The Apollo Theater originally opened in 1913 and the Oberlin College took over ownership after the single-screener had been family owned for 85 years. More information can be found at The Morning Journal. 07-09

State Theatre
Bay City, MI
Photo courtesy Richard Weiss

The State Theatre in Bay City, MI opened its doors in 1908 when it was known as the Bijou. The theatre, a vaudeville and burlesque house, was renovated in 1930 and designed in the art deco style popular during that era. Today, the State Theatre is home to live events, film, and other events including being home to the Sate Theatre Youth Orchestra. More information can be found at the State Theatre website, including current events at the theatre. 07-09

Temple Theatre
Saginaw, MI
Photo courtesy Richard Weiss

Check out this old movie house called the Temple Theatre. The Temple has entertained audiences in Saginaw, MI for over 80 years with entertainment ranging from vaudeville acts and silent films in its early years to recording artists and symphony concerts.

The Temple Theatre has received numerous historic preservation related awards such as the 2005 Governor Award for Historic Preservation and the Michigan Historic Preservation Network 2006 Building Award. For more information, see the Temple Theatre website. 07-09

Des Plaines Theatre
Des Plaines, IL
Photo courtesy Tammy Terwelp

Here's the old marquee at the Des Plaines Theatre in the town of the same name. The Des Plaines was built in 1925 in the Spanish Baroque Revival style and once hosted well known performers such as Gene Autry. The theatre added a second screen in 1987 then went through a series of transitions including closure a decade later. The Des Plaines Preservation Society was formed to save the theatre from the threat of demolition and has received some refurbishment. For more information including historical photos of the theatre, see the Des Plaines Theater Preservation Society website. 11-09

New American Theater
Rockford, IL
Photo courtesy Kelly Sullivan

Check out the New American Theater as it looked in downtown Rockford, IL. According to the Rockford Register Star, the theater has reopened in 2007 under the name of 118 Center. 08-10

Prairie Cinema (Closed)
Beloit, WI
Photo courtesy Kelly Sullivan

Here's the marquee for the Prairie Cinema from Beloit, WI. According to Cinema Treasures, the Prairie opened in 1980 with the screens then expanded to five screens sometime in the 1990's. The theater eventually closed down in 1997 and is now a sporting good store and batting cage. 08-10

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