Roseland Theatre
127 S. Locust Street,
Pana,
IL
62557
127 S. Locust Street,
Pana,
IL
62557
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This beautiful Art Moderne-style single-screen theater opened in 1941, as Tanner’s Roseland Theatre on Locust Street. It features a wonderful and colorful neon-lit marquee and rose-themed decor inside (Pana’s nickname is “City of Roses”). The theater, a highlight of the city, still screens first run movies on its large screen today.
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Bryan Krefft
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There are photos of the Roseland Theater here:
http://www.retroaudiolab.com/roseland1.htm
In 1980, the Roseland was part of the Tanner Circuit, Herman Tanner president and GM. Mr. Tanner also ran the Tanner Drive-In in Pana at that time. There was another Tanner Drive-In in Vandalia, IL as well.
Another photo can be seen on this website.
The year given for this photo is 1995.
Found this home video clip of the Bill Horton projectionist at the Roseland since the 1950’s still striking the carbons and running a change over booth.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFmtsSk_KDk
Sadly, Bill Horton, the most recent owner of the theater passed away March 4th, 2009 after a battle with lung cancer. Mr. Horton owned the theater along with his wife, Selma. As of this date, the Century projectors, carbon arc lamphouses and 2k changeover system in the above youtube video are still being used. I have been told that the theater will continue operating, but with new management.
1982 Photo
1982 Photo
1985 Photo
1985 Photo
A 2009 photo is here.
November 2009 photo of the Roseland courtesy of army arch.
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More 2009 photos of the Roseland Theatre courtesy Army Arch
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