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Home » Theater Guide » Location » United States » Ohio » Independence » Willow Theater

Willow Theater

Independence, OH
6504 Brecksville Road
, Independence, OH 44131 United States
(map)
Status: Closed/Demolished
Screens: Single Screen
Style: Art Deco
Function: Unknown
Seats: 950
Chain: Unknown
Architect: Unknown
Firm: Unknown
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The Willow Theater had one screen, with seating on the main floor in three sections (left, center, right). It also had a leather, large circular seating area between the lobby, concession stand and regualr seats which was used as the meeting place after the movie ended.

A special area upstairs for parents to take kids in case they cried was also installed which allowed patrons to still be able to see and hear the movie. It also had a payphone room built in to the structure with wood and glass doors so you could still see the movie while talking on the phone.

The theater also used to use a color wheel projected on the screen before the shorts would start.

It has since been demolished.
Contributed by Bryce Wilson

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The Willow closed in 1977 after a fire destroyed the theatre, which was caused by juveniles setting fire to the seats.
posted by Toby on Jan 10, 2004 at 9:20pm
In 1955 the Willow Theater had 950 seats. The address was 6504 Brecksville Road.

posted by Lost Memory on Nov 21, 2008 at 7:00pm
1981 photo of the Willow Theatre.
http://americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=141&txtSearch=CATAdvancedSearch1%2c35%2c3%2c-1&catpagesize=25&ProductID=29519
posted by Chuck1231 on Apr 22, 2009 at 12:53am
1968 photo of the Willow Theatre.
http://americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=141&txtSearch=CATAdvancedSearch1%2c35%2c3%2c-1&catpagesize=25&ProductID=32060
posted by Chuck1231 on Apr 26, 2009 at 6:38pm
The willow was one of our theaters to show single features right after their downtown first run. The other theaters were Stillwell in Bedford, Berea and Vine in Willoughby. These theaters had three Saturday night showings with the last feature after 11 pm.
posted by Enjay on Apr 28, 2009 at 8:53am
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