Devon Theatre
Attica, IN
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

The Devon Theatre is still open for business and the marquee still lights up in full neon at night. The Devon Theatre originally opened in the 1930's.

Devon Theatre
Photo courtesy Kevin Heggi

Here's another shot of the Devon Theatre in Attica. The theatre is still showing movies today according to its website. 10-08

Virginia Theatre
Champaign, IL
Photo and info courtesy Don Gardner

Here's the historic Virginia Theatre, home of the Annual Roger Ebert Overlooked Film Festival as well as screenings of classics like 'Casablanca' and 'North By Northwest'.

Illinois Theatre
Centralia, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

The Illinois Theatre is another vintage theatre located in Illinois.

Showplace 3 Theatre
Vincennes, IN
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

This old theatre called the Showplace 3 Theatre appears to have been converted into a triplex in recent day.

Princess Theatre
Rushville, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

This other Princess Theatre is located in Rushville, IL. The front facade is rather nondescript, but the building itself is a flashback to the days when movie "houses" was a true descriptor.

"Strip Mall" Theatre
Morton Grove, IL
Photo courtesy Jason Carlton

This theatre located in a strip mall is currently closed. Check out the swooping lines on this gem.

Theatre
Normal, IL
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

This old abandoned theatre in Normal looks like its been closed for quite some time.

Rialto Square Theatre
Joliet, IL
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

This 1926 gem of a movie palace is undergoing restoration efforts. The Rialto Theatre is open for tours and don't forget to leave a donation towards restoring this classic theatre.

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