Coronado Performing Arts Center
314 N. Main Street,
Rockford,
IL
61101
314 N. Main Street,
Rockford,
IL
61101
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I have uploaded the full-page grand opening grand opening ad from October 8th, 1927 as well as an close-up of the text on that ad. It can be found on this theatre’s photo page.
Why does it still have the Kerasotes on the marquee?
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A 4/17 Barton was installed in the theatre in 1927.
Theatre appears at # 31 on 150 places to visit if you are in illinois
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1982 Interior photo of the Coronado
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1982 Photo
1982 Photo
1987 Photo
This is the Coronado Theater at night.
The marquee sort of mirrors that of the Genessee Theatre in Waukegan.
I didn’t know there was already a renovated performing arts theatre in Rockford, that is “hoping to break even”.
I guess that doesn’t bode well for any renovation hopes for either the Midway or the Times Theatre’s. On the Midway page it’s listed for sale, but it includes an entire building that would need attention and other tenants.
Lost: Great job, as usual!
These forms are a great source of information. I found a number of them and will post them to the appropriate theaters.
Lost: This piece of information is most interesting as I have never seen a NRHP form. I’ve talked to the folks at this theatre and hope to see it, in person, someday as it is a magnificant atmosphere!
Here is the nomination form for the National Register of Historic Places.
It’s a shame how under-utilized this theatre is. It is a gorgeous building and a great place to see live entertainment.
The Rockford Register-Star reports that the Coronado operated at a $150K deficit for FY2007, on target with projections; the Executive Director says the best case scenario is breaking even. 120,000 people attended events at the theater in the past year, up from only 52,000 in 2005.
A friend of mine and former theatre projectionist in the Atlanta area recently told me about the book that the late, Jim Rankin, mentioned in a 2004 post. The Coronado Theatre: Rockford’s Crown Jewel is one that I hope to order through Friends of the Coronado. Thanks Jim and RIP.
A Barton theater organ size 4/17 was installed in the Coronado Theater in 1927.
Lost Memory: What a beautiful photo of a restored Coronado. Congrats to the fine folks of Rockford Illinois!
Another photo of the Coronado Theater can be seen here.
Coronado Performing Arts Center website. Current seating is 2335.
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979
Coronado ** (added 1979 – Building – #79000878)
Also known as Rockford’s Wonder Theater
312-324 N. Main St, Rockford
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Bell,Walter Scott Co., Klein,Frederic J.
Architectural Style: No Style Listed
Area of Significance: Architecture, Entertainment/Recreation
Period of Significance: 1925-1949
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Multiple Dwelling, Theater
Current Function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Multiple Dwelling, Theater
Address should be 314 North Main St.
This theatre is truly a special atmospheric and is truly Rockford’s gem.
I was in Rockford Illinois many years ago, but didn’t know of this theatre as I didn’t have the old theatre ‘bug’ then, unfortunately.
Russell Phillips Photos:
Auditorium
Coronado Lobby
The correct address for the Coronado is 314 North Main Street, not 311 Elm Street.