Beverly Theater
2515 N. Knoxville Avenue,
Peoria,
IL
61604
2515 N. Knoxville Avenue,
Peoria,
IL
61604
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The Beverly was opened in 1937, by George Kerasotes, and was located on Knoxville Avenue. The theater remained in operation until the early 90s but has since been demolished and replaced by a Walgreens.
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Bryan Krefft
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I worked at the Bevery from 1989 – 1991. It had a searing capacity of 725. It did not have a balcony. The building also housed the chain’s District Office for a time. The projector was capable of showing standard 35mm films as well as 70mm films.
Here is a 1941 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/cknorr
Here is a 1985 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/c9vnyb
Want to post them one at a time? I’m game.
Here are a couple different vintage shot:
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Here is another 1985 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/y8tdhd8
Here is a 1987 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/y8jkrbh
The Beverly Theater I believe was close to my grandparents' home in Peoria, IL. During my time there (1953-1975 when my grandparents passed away) it showed “road show” films, notably two which I saw during those years, “Around the World in 80 Days” and “The Sound of Music.” The town where I lived did not show first-run motion pictures, so this was really appreciated. I wish I remembered the theater’s interior, but I do not other than the lack of a balcony.
Very nice vintage and more modern photos.
Nice Theatre. i dated a Beverly.