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Sterling Theatre
Sterling, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

 

The Sterling Theatre in Illinois displays an interesting facade along with the classic Sterling lettering. According to Cinema Treasures, the Sterling Theatre was originally built in 1924 then was almost destroyed by fire in 1943. The current Art Moderne styled theatre was built in 1944 and still shows films to this day.

 

Sterling Theatre
Photo courtesy Kelly Sullivan

UPDATE 07/11 : Here's a more recent photo of the Sterling Theatre. 07-11

 

 

Drexel Theatre
Columbus, OH
Photo courtesy Dirk Burhans

Here's a shot of the Drexel Theatre of Columbus, OH. This old subdued deco theatre still sports a soft pastel color scheme.

 

 

Senate Theatre
Detroit, MI
Photo courtesy Jay Lin

The Senate Theatre in Detroit, MI is a good example of a classic theatre in good shape. This theatre is still showing performances.

 

 

Court Theatre
Photo and info courtesy Jay Lin

The Court Theatre is boarded up but appears to be operational. Very nice marquee, a throwback to an earlier time.

 

 

 

Times Theatre
Rockford, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

The Times Theatre in Rockford, IL is another deco theatre treasure left over from an earlier decade.

 

UPDATE 08/10 : Below are a couple of updated photos of the Times Theatre in Rockford, IL.

According to the Cinema Treasures site, the Times Theatre from 1938 was most recently used as a bar and restaurant. Many thanks to Kelly Sullivan for the latest photos. 08-10

 

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Rockford, IL
Photos courtesy Kelly Sullivan

(Far left) A close up look at the now blank Times marquee

(Near left) the theatre as it sits, reminiscing about the days it used to be a place for first run shows

 

 

Elmo Theatre
St. Elmo, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

The Elmo Theatre in St. Elmo, Illinois appears to be closed. This theatre alongside the old US 40 sports a marquee reminiscent of an amusement park attraction.

 

 

 

 

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