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Galion Theatre
Galion, OH
Photo by Steve Felder

Here's an abandoned theater that looks like it may have once had quite a heyday. It's the Gallon Theater. The Galion was built in 1949 and was recently restored.

Galion Theatre
Galion, OH
Photo courtesy Mike Engle

The Galion Theatre in Galion, OH features a deco front facade which now list movies playing and very distinctive features.

Norwalk Theatre
Norwalk, OH
Photo courtesy Mike Engle

The Norwalk Theatre of Norwalk, OH is a standard neighborhood theatre that fortunately still looks to be open for business.

Joy Youth Center
Grand Rapids, MI
Photo by Steve Felder

Here's the Joy Youth Center, a former theater which was in a semi old run down part of town.

La Salle Theatre
Cleveland, OH
Photo by Steve Felder

Here's an old deco palace that's no longer catering to sold out crowds. As a matter of fact, this place is now defunct.

Heart Theatre
Effingham, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

The Heart Theatre of Effingham, IL makes abundant us of architectural glass block. This theatre may still be in business and proudly displays reddish heart lettering above its facade.

Update 11/07 : The Heart Theatre is located on the downtown square in Effingham and is for sale. It looks in great shape though. Many thanks to Alan Culley for update. 11-07

Heart Theatre Photo courtesy Alan Culley	Heart Theatre Photo courtesy Alan Culley

Lincoln Theatre
Massilon, OH
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

Here's the Lincoln Theatre of Massilon, OH. Seats appear to be cheap at $3 a pop. 11-00

Olympic Theatre
Cicero, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

A classic theatre that just recently closed down is the venerable Olympic Theatre in Cicero, IL. Now advertising office space, the Olympic's marquee still stands guard.

Update 07/07 : We are re-opening the olympic theatre in Cicero Illinois. We are going to have plays, bands and cinema production. We have remolded and added state of the art lighting and sound equipment. It will be available for rent during this summer. Many thanks to Jim Pontrelli for update. 07-07

Times Theatre (Demolished)
Danville, IL
Photo and info courtesy Don Gardner

In Danville, IL stands the Times Theatre. Well, at least until recently. Sadly, the Times on Route 1 was demolished to make way for a new-fangled drive-thru pharmacy.

Will Rogers Theatre
IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

The Will Rogers Theatre in IL is a great place to catch a $2.00 first-run movie. Or at least marvel at the past colors and deco structure.

Watseka Theatre
Watseka, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

The Watseka Theatre has been closed for some time but is a great Art Deco monument US 24 Watseka, IL

Mt. Union Theatre
Alliance, OH
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

Welcome to the Mt. Union Theatre of Alliance, OH. The lettering on the front facade resemble an old boarding school's.

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