Roadside Peek : Grand Theatres Midwest 9




Main \| Architecture \| Auto \| Bowling \| Drive-ins \| Eateries \| Motels \| Neon Retrolook \| Icons \| Signage \| Theater Pages : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [9] 10 NEON THEATRES OF THE MIDWEST Strand Theatre Angola, IN Photos courtesy Alan Culley Here are a couple of shots of the Strand Theatre marquee. This Angola, IN favorite still opens to the public on a nightly basis. 02-08 (Far left) A good shot of the marquee (Near left) A look at the Strand Theatre from across the street. Strand Theatre Sturgis, MI Photos courtesy Alan Culley Check out the Strand Theatre, located in Sturgis, MI. The Strand still feature an intact blade sign, that may or may not be neon these days. Check out the front marquee with a design popular with the theatres of the same era. 02-08 Star Theatre Hannibal, MO Photo courtesy Richard Weiss The Star Theatre is located on South Main in Hannibal, MO. The theatre was built in 1906 and according to the Hannibal Convention & Visitors Bureau, has been restored its original luster. The theatre shows classic movies on a nightly basis and is open as a dinner and movie theatre with a signing and dancing wait staff. 07-08 Planters Barn Theatre Hannibal, MO Photo courtesy Richard Weiss The Planters Barn Theatre is a historic site from the Mark Twain stories is located in Hannibal, MO. The theatre from 1849 is still going strong. 07-08 Birmingham Theatre Birmingham, MI Photo courtesy Richard Weiss The Birmingham Theatre is a old movie palace first built in 1927. Originally set up as a single screener, the Birmingham is now called the Birmingham 8, referencing the 8 theatres that is now housed inside. More info at the Birmingham 8 website. 08-08 Civic Theatre Farmington, MI Photo courtesy Richard Weiss The Civic Theatre opened up in the 1940's and is still entertainment the public in Farmington, MI. See the Farmington Civic Theatre website for more information. 08-08 Washington Theatre Quincy, IN Photo courtesy Richard Weiss Quincy, IN is home to this old historic theatre called the Washington Theatre. The theatre opened its doors on June 19, 1924 as a vaudeville theatre then became a movie theatre almost half a century later in 1971. In 1982, the theatre closed down and became at risk. More recently, thanks in part to the Friends of the Washington Theater, this historic building may once again entertain the public. More information on the restoration efforts and how you can help in the restoration can be found at the Friends of the Washington Theatre website. 09-08 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI Photo courtesy Richard Weiss Check out the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, MI. The theatre opened up in 1928 as the Kunsky Royal Oak and today serves as the home for shows, musicals, nd dance productions. See more information at the Royal Oak Music Theatre site. 08-08 Pages : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [9] 10 Main \| Architecture \| Auto \| Bowling \| Drive-ins \| Eateries \| Motels \| Neon Retrolook \| Icons \| Signage \| Theater Home \| Search \| What's New \| Contact Disclaimers, Copyright, and Trademarks Page Last Updated September 27, 2008