Lincoln Cinemas
215 S. Kickapoo Street,
Lincoln,
IL
61656
215 S. Kickapoo Street,
Lincoln,
IL
61656
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The Lincoln was built in 1922 by Steve Bennis, who later founded the Bennis chain of theaters which included the Lincoln, the Vogue, the Grand and the Auto-Vue Drive-In. The Lincoln opened in early 1923 with the Lon Chaney film “John Quincy Adams Sawyer”. The Lincoln featured an organ and live stage shows well into the 30s.
The Lincoln was twinned in 1985, and about a decade later, turned into a quad. The theater is currently a first-run house, and part of the GKC Theatres chain.
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Photos and some history of the Lincoln, Grand, Vogue and Auto Vue Drive-In can be seen here.
This is a 2007 photo of the Lincoln Cinemas.
A Geneva theater organ size 2/8 was installed in the Lincoln Theater in 1924. Note: A.F. Johnson nameplate.
This is now the Lincoln Cinema 4 operated by Carmike Cinemas.
Here is a recent shot of the marquee.
1985 Photo
1985 Photo
1985 Photo
1986 Photo
A local operator expects to purchase this theater from Carmike; it will be renamed the Lincoln Theater 4: View link
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