Rogers Cinema
310 N. Fourth Street,
Wausau,
WI
310 N. Fourth Street,
Wausau,
WI
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This early 20th century building was originally used for retail, then, in the mid-20s, a funeral home opened in the building, which lasted until the late 30s.
In 1945, the Hollywood Theatre was built on the ground floor of the stucture, which was later renamed the Wausau Theatre. Over the years, the theater was increased to five screens. It was last operated under the name of the Rogers Cinema, but has been closed for a couple of years now.
Former employees of the Rogers claim the theater is haunted by a spirit which they’ve nicknamed “Bob”, who has been known to flip lights on and off, rock the seats in the auditoriums violently, and turn off projectors during movie showings.
Recent plans to convert the theater into a cyber cafe have since been abandoned.
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Bryan
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Hey!
Read an article in the Wassau WI paper this 2005 4th of July weekend that they are going to restore/renovate the Rogers Cinema for a live venue, even to have the readers buy a seat and have their name on it. Hope they make it!
I just shot a movie at the Rogers Theater, basing the main story on rumors that a woman was killed there in the whore house days!
As for the live venue rumors, I know the owner and he’s been hard at work in the last 2 months renovating the building to turn it in to a bar!
-bhw
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1982 Photo as a twin
1984 Photo as a triplex
Listed as the Hollywood Theater in 1955 with 670 seats.
Google map view above shows a place called the Fillmor. Appears to be open at time of Street View photo.
Nice marquee shots of RODGERS CINEMA.
The Rogers was converted to a night club and renamed the Fillmore. The original nightclub owners filed for bankruptcy. The Fillmore has recently reopened, still as a night club, under new ownership.