November 2006

The American Theatre Architecture Archive is operated by Theatre Historical Society of America and located in its headquarters in renovated 1920’s York Theatre building in Elmhurst, Illinois.  Business hours are Tuesday though Friday from 9AM to 4PM Central time.  All on-site research is by PRIOR appointment.  Please call at least 2 weeks in advance to schedule an appointment.  The archives include photos, negatives, slides, clippings, programs, books, magazines and more on over 15,000 theatres of every type and allied subjects.  The Archives are subject to research fees.

The Theatre Historical Society of America’s American Movie Palace Museum is located on the second floor of the renovated 1920’s York Theatre, 152 N York St., Elmhurst, Illinois.  It showcases artifacts, posters, programs, seats, blueprints and photographs from the great movie palaces built across the United States in the 1920’s.  The THS American Movie Palace Museum is FREE and open Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 4pm.  Donations are accepted.  Weekend and evening open houses are occasionally scheduled.  Call (630)782-1800 for details.  Small group tours up to 20 people are also welcome by prior appointment.  Suggested donation is $2.00 per person.  PLEASE NOTE the Museum is not currently handicapped accessible.

Theatre Historical Society of America is 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 1969 which is interested in the history of theatre buildings.  THS publishes a quarterly journal Marquee®, a special Annual publication on a specific theatre or topic, and quarterly Newsletters.  THS also maintains the American Theatre Architecture Archive and the American Movie Palace Museum.

Berkeley Heights, NJ is a small town in Western Union County. Our office is located directly next to the movie theatre, the smallest one I ever saw and the coolest one I was ever in.  Visit our site and stop in to see us at RE/MAX Classic Group.

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