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Galion Theatre
Galion, OH
Photo courtesy 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
Photo courtesy Mike Engle

 

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

 

 

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.

 

 

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 courtesy 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 courtesy Steve Felder

Here's an old deco palace that's no longer catering to sold out crowds. As a matter of fact, this place called the LaSalle Theatre 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

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