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Plaza Theatre
Glasgow, KY
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The standout marquee stands at the home of the Plaza Theatre which is a Glasgow, MI institution. According to the Plaza Theatre website, construction of this theater began in 1930, but took four years to complete as this was the during the times of the Great Depression. The theatre opened on August 23, 1934 to a sold out audience. The Plaza eventually closed in the 1990's, a time period that was hard on many of the old movie houses. The City of Glasgow bought the theatre in 2001 and is in the midst of renovation and will be open soon. 12-08

(Near right) The Plaza Theatre marquee close up

(Far right) Check out the view of the historic theatre

 

 

Michigan Theatre
South Haven, MI
Photo 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.

 

 

Penn Theatre
Plymouth, MI
Photos and info courtesy Mark Comstock


This is the Penn Theatre in Plymouth, MI. It is located at 760 Penniman Ave. The theatre opened in 1941 and was designed by Ted Rogvoy. It was called the Penn Theatre because of its location on Penniman Avenue in town. It closed in 2004 and a church group used it for a while. It reopened in 2006. 12-08

(Near right) The Penn Theatre seen from the front

(Far right) A closer shot of the sign

 

Grand Theatre
Frankfort, KY
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The Grand Theatre opened in 1911 and closed in 1966. The Grand was purchased by the Save the Grand Theatre Inc. in 2005 and is presently undergoing restoration back to a theatre with plans to open in the Summer of 2009. For more information, including how to help contribute towards the restoration. see the Save the Grand Organization website. 12-08

 

 

Damm Theatre
Osgood, IN
Photo 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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