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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

 

 

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.

 

 

Coronado Theatre
Rockford, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

The Coronado Theatre is also located in Rockford. The Coronado recently underwent an extensive renovation and is now being used for cultural events.

 

 

 

 

 

Liberty Theatre
Vandalia, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

This deco delight is located in Vandalia, IL. The Liberty Theatre facade comes complete with interesting lettering. Stop by when you're in the area and catch of view of this classic while its still open.

Liberty Theatre
Photo courtesy Richard Weiss

 

Here's another shot of the Liberty Theatre, this one taken in late 2008. The front facade of the theatre has been repainted to lighter, more pastel colors.

According to Cinema Treasures, the theatre was opened around 1910 as the Dixie Theatre. The sign says "closed" possibly due to a damaged roof sustained in early 2008. 11-08

 

 

State Theatre
Wayne, MI
Photo courtesy Jay Lin

(Far Right) The State Theatre still proudly shows its rounded front facade although the theatre is currently closed. This timeless treasure is located in Wayne, MI.

 

State Theatre
Wayne, IN
Photos and info courtesy Mark Comstock

 

UPDATE 12/08 : This is the State Theatre in Wayne, MI in Wayne County. It is located at 35310 Michigan Ave and is at the NW corner of Michigan Ave and Newberry Street.

The theatre was built in 1946 as a single screen theatre. It was designed by Ted Rogvoy and is now a 4 screen theatre. Photos were taken on 12/07/08.


Many thanks to Mark Comstock for updated photos and info. 12-08

 

 

 

 

 

 

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