Colonial Theatre
East Washington Street,
Marengo,
IL
60152
East Washington Street,
Marengo,
IL
60152
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Opened as the Royal Theatre in the 1920’s. Sound was installed in 1932 and it was renamed Reo Theatre. It was re-named Colonial Theatre in 1940.
Closed in the 1980’s. Prior to its demolition, the Art Deco-style wall fixtures from its auditorium were salvaged and restored and today are in the main auditorium of the Art Deco Lake Theatre in Oak Park, IL.
Any additional information on the Colonial Theatre would be appreciated.
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Bryan Krefft
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The former Colonial Theater is now a parking lot. It is located next to the Marengo United Methodist Church. The address for the Church is 119 E. Washington St. Not sure if the theater address was higher or lower. Maybe someone at the Church knows more about this former theater. (Phone: 815 568-7162)
I grew up in Marengo and spent many hours in the Colonial run by Mr. Clark. Was very sad to see it go. It’s address would be a few numbers lower then the church as it was closer to downtown. I have pics of its demolition.
also have a pic of it before its destruction
Here is a 1983 photo.