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.
Any additional information would be appreciated…
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Bryan Krefft
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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.
I was in Peoria not too long ago after a very long absence. It was good to be back! I believe the theatre is still there, but is used for some other purpose (?). Those who live in Peoria, please advise.
Whoops: says at the top of the page that a Walgreens is on the site. That’s it.
I was thinking this was on University down by McClure, but maybe I’m wrong. Last movie I saw there was Silence of the Lambs. I remember being a child and my mom taking me to see Disney movies there (Bambi, Freaky Friday, and Snow White come to mind).