Ford-Tel Theatre
Dearborn Heights, MI
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

Here's the movie marquee for the Ford-Tel Theatre of Dearborn Heights, MI. According to the Ford-Tel website, the theatre is open for lease. 01-07

Strand Theatre
Alma, MI
Photo and info courtesy Richard Weiss

The Strand Theatre still stands in Alma, MI. The building was clearly remodeled somewhere along the line but the old theatre sign survives. 03-07

Tivoli Theatre
Spencer, IN
Photo courtesy Bruce R. Cassi / 2005

The Tivoli Theatre opened its doors on New Year's Eve in 1928. The Mission Revival Tivoli finally closed its doors in 1999 after a period of sparse crowds. On March 30, 2006, the Tivoli was purchased and saved from the demolition that had been earlier scheduled for December 2005. More information can be found at the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana website and the Tivoli Theatre site. 06-07

Coral Theatre (Demolished)
Oak Lawn, IL
Photo courtesy Bruce R. Cassi / 1978

The Coral Theater was the place to see first run movies when I was a kid in the 70's. The Coral closed in the early 80's when movie-goers began going to the mall cinema's which featured an unheard of 3 to 6 screens at that time. 06-07

Marion Civic Theatre
Marion, IN
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The Marion Civic Theatre opened for business in the early 1950's. Here's a shot of the marquee. Check out the Marion Theatre website for more info. 01-08

Garden Theatre
Frankfort, MI
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

Here's a shot of the Garden Theatre in Frankfort, MI taken in 2007. 01-08

Sun Theatre
Williamston, MI
Photo courtesy Richard Weiss

Williamston, MI is home to the Sun Theatre. Info on this theatre can be found at the Sun Theatre site. 02-08

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