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Oriental Theatre
Milwaukee, WI
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

The Oriental Theatre located in Milwaukee is an old classic theatre with a beautiful interior that shows movies.


 

Main Theatre
Royal Oak, MI
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

Here's the Main Theatre located in Royal Oak, Michigan. This vintage theatre feature classic lettering on the front facade. 04-01

 

Du Page Theatre
Lombard, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

In Lombard, Illinois is the Du Page Theatre. The front facade is still in great condition and the theatre looks ready to show first-run movies when asked.

 

Cla-zel Theatre
Bowling Green, OH
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

Check out the Cla-zel Theatre of Bowling Green, OH. Looks to be a great place to see a classic movie... in a classic theatre! 01-01

 

 

 

Hub Theatre
Rochelle, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

The Hub Theatre is still surviving in Rochelle, IL and is currently showing first run movies. According to Cinema Treasures, the Hub Theatre opened in 1931 as a single screener, then was split into three screens in the 1980's.

 

Hub Theatre
Rochelle, IL
Photo courtesy Kelly Sullivan

 

UPDATE 07/11 : The Hub Theatre is no longer a "hub" for people these days as the theatre stands empty. According to The Theatre Historical Society of America, the Hub is currently up for sale for $225,000. Rochelle is called the "hub city" duty to rail lines that cross here. 07-11

 

Midway Theatre
Rockford, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner


Midway Theatre Rockford ILHere's the Midway Theatre in Rockford, IL. Looks like this theatre is still in use.

Midway Theatre
Rockford, IL
Photo courtesy Kelly Sullivan

 

UPDATE 08/10 : The Midway Theatre is currently closed. Apparently a non-profit foundation is seeking funding and volunteers to help restore the theatre. See more at the Midway Center - Gateway Foundation, LLC website as well as Cinema Treasures. Many thanks to Kelly Sullivan for updated photo. 08-10

 

 

 

 

 

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