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Trolleyguy commented about Gem Theatre on Oct 26, 2023 at 8:10 am

website

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Trolleyguy commented about Ramova Theatre on Oct 25, 2023 at 12:43 pm

Getting closer to opening according to Crains Chicago Business.Link

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Trolleyguy commented about Plum City Theatre on Oct 17, 2023 at 7:36 am

As of August 2023, Google Streetview shows this theatre building is still in existence at 318-3 Main Street with the name clearly visible on the facade. It appears to have been converted to apartments.

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Trolleyguy commented about UCLA Nimoy Theatre on Oct 14, 2023 at 7:47 am

ScreenClassic your question is answered here.

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Trolleyguy commented about Little Lorraine Theatre on Oct 6, 2023 at 7:30 am

This has reopened and is now called the Little Lorraine. There is a page for it on the Lorraine Theatre website

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Trolleyguy commented about Cabaret Picture Show on Oct 5, 2023 at 7:22 am

Current function should be Church.

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Trolleyguy commented about Lakewood Theatre on Sep 22, 2023 at 7:48 am

Current Streetview shows this theatre has been repurposed as an AutoZone car parts store. The cupola with its weather vane is all that remains.

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Trolleyguy commented about Downer Theatre on Sep 20, 2023 at 11:18 am

Story

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Trolleyguy commented about Waybur Theatre on Sep 20, 2023 at 7:12 am

I saw training films in this theatre in 1963 as a draftee in basic training. Typical Army post movie theatre and auditorium.

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Trolleyguy commented about Hart Theatre on Sep 18, 2023 at 7:04 am

Silent films are shown here occasionally with live organ accompaniment. Function should include films and film festivals.

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Trolleyguy commented about Triple Gold Cinemas on Sep 16, 2023 at 7:36 am

Streetview from 2008 shows a Goodwill at that address.

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Trolleyguy commented about Eastgate Cinemas on Sep 8, 2023 at 2:20 pm

It appears the demolition is likely to come soon. Construction fencing went up around the property this week. All outlots and parking lots are cleared.

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Trolleyguy commented about Malek Theater on Sep 6, 2023 at 8:24 am

Status should be Closed/renovating. More information here Google Streetview of July 2023 shows the exterior restored and in good shape.

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Trolleyguy commented about Showtime Cinema on Sep 3, 2023 at 7:25 am

Announcement

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Trolleyguy commented about Southgate Cinema on Sep 3, 2023 at 7:23 am

Announcement

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Trolleyguy commented about Saukville Cinemas on Sep 3, 2023 at 7:20 am

Announcement

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Trolleyguy commented about Village Twin on Sep 2, 2023 at 7:03 am

Google Streetview shows this theatre has been converted to a restaurant called Backaracks. There are still poster boxes remaining on the front from its theatre days. Current use should be restaurant.

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Trolleyguy commented about Elkader Cinema on Aug 31, 2023 at 7:12 am

With all-reserved seating in recliners the capacity is now 77 according the the chart on the theatre’s website.

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Trolleyguy commented about Rio Theater on Aug 28, 2023 at 7:47 pm

Despite surviving a flood, the next big threat is that the theatre and adjacent property are for sale. Story here

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Trolleyguy commented about Rio Theater on Aug 28, 2023 at 7:42 pm

Website here

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Trolleyguy commented about Soo Theatre on Aug 27, 2023 at 9:19 am

Matching grant available through the state of Michigan. Mentioned on website. More info here

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Trolleyguy commented about Shea's Theatre on Aug 26, 2023 at 5:41 am

New owner of the theatre has big plans

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Trolleyguy commented about Hillcrest Drive-In (II) on Aug 26, 2023 at 5:17 am

As of June 2021 Streetview, the status should be demolished and function:Housing

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Trolleyguy commented about Lyric Theater on Aug 21, 2023 at 5:29 am

Website

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Trolleyguy commented about Braumart Theater on Aug 20, 2023 at 4:45 am

New fund raising campaign started for renovations. Campaign