Lincoln Theatre
16-18 W. Main Street,
Danville,
IL
61832
16-18 W. Main Street,
Danville,
IL
61832
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Opened as the Lincoln Opera House in the 1860’s. It later became part of the Publix Great States Theatres chain. The Lincoln Theatre was closed in 1954, and has been demolished.
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Bryan Krefft
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A Wurlitzer theater organ opus 1086 style “B” special was installed in the Lincoln Theater on 6/19/1925. Status: Repossessed by the manufacturer.
There is a Grand Opera House listed under Danville in the 1897-98 edition of the Julius Cahn Official Theatrical Guide. Is it the same as the Lincoln Opera House? (there are no street addresses in this Guide, unfortunately). The Grand OH had 1,000 seats, gas and electric illumination, was located on the first floor, had a proscenium opening 32 feet square, and a stage 40 feet deep. There were 7 in the house orchestra, tickets priced at 25 cents to $1. A. Heinly was the house Mgr. The 1897 population of Danville was 18,000.
Owners:
1935 Balaban and Katz Great States?
1940 Publix?
Need more info and photos.
“New Look” in 1937 trade ad: Boxoffice