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Trolleyguy commented about Portage Theatre on Mar 10, 2012 at 10:42 am

A church might preserve the building somewhat, but it also removes the property from the tax rolls. Not a smart idea for a city that needs all the revenue it can get.

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Trolleyguy commented about AMC Classic Johnson Creek 12 on Mar 8, 2012 at 12:42 pm

This theater is now part of the AMC chain. Its official name is the AMC Star Johnson Creek 12.

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Trolleyguy commented about Abby Theatre on Mar 4, 2012 at 11:37 pm

Lamentably, one of the injured fire fighters has died as a result of the blaze.

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Trolleyguy commented about Modjeska Theatre on Mar 3, 2012 at 10:13 pm

The theater is closed. Some friends of mine had been doing volunteer work last year on the electrical systems but finally gave up because of lack of financial support.

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Trolleyguy commented about White Front Theatre on Feb 26, 2012 at 11:54 am

My guess as to location would be the building next door at 1253, the Foot Locker store. The style of building and size conforms more closely to the era of this theater.

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Trolleyguy commented about Times Cinema on Feb 23, 2012 at 6:24 pm

The other theater in this group, the Towne in Watertown, WI, has been dropped from the website and the phone has been disconnected.

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Trolleyguy commented about Towne Cinema on Feb 23, 2012 at 6:22 pm

Theater seems to be closed. Dropped from website and phone disconnected.

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Trolleyguy commented about Farmington Civic Theater on Feb 20, 2012 at 7:48 pm

The blade marquee was recently shown on an episode of the TV show “Snapped.”

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Trolleyguy commented about Suburban World for sale on Feb 19, 2012 at 11:55 am

The website lists events and dates from last year. The phone number is disconnected. Seems like it’s closed.

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Trolleyguy commented about Westlake Theatre on Dec 31, 2011 at 11:08 am

The rooftop scaffold sign was prominently featured in a recent episode of “America’s Most Wanted.”

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Trolleyguy commented about Birmingham 8 Powered by Emagine on Dec 24, 2011 at 6:09 pm

This theater was prominently featured on an episode of “House Hunters” on the HGTV network.

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Trolleyguy commented about Morton Grove Theatre on Dec 24, 2011 at 5:46 pm

Drove by yesterday and saw that the facility is now a fitness center. This seems to be the fate of a lot of these older multiplexes, just like what happened to the nearby Golf Mill 1-2-3.

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Trolleyguy commented about Cine Lounge at Niles on Dec 24, 2011 at 5:38 pm

Most assuredly open. I had lunch at the Filipino restaurant next door to the theater yesterday. A steady stream of customers were seen going to the Bollywood matinees.

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Trolleyguy commented about Picture Show at Bloomingdale Court on Dec 17, 2011 at 10:46 am

This theater is now showing films in 3D, which is remarkable for a second-run venue.

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Trolleyguy commented about Sittin' in the front row on Dec 11, 2011 at 12:35 pm

Back row, for the same reason as Flix70.

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Trolleyguy commented about Valley Cinema on Dec 7, 2011 at 3:51 pm

Now open according to the website.

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Trolleyguy commented about Parma Theatre on Nov 30, 2011 at 10:52 pm

According to the showtimes listed on their website, it appears that this theater is only open on weekends.

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Trolleyguy commented about Lamar Theater on Nov 29, 2011 at 11:11 pm

I wandered onto the rubble when the Lamar was being torn down. One thing I found was an empty 16mm film can for an Indian film. Interestingly enough, obviously the scenery hoisting equipment from live theater days was still in place in the old fly loft, so I was able to pick up 2 pulley wheels for my collection.

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Trolleyguy commented about Downtown Cinema on Nov 29, 2011 at 10:50 pm

Theater website refers to it as “Downtown Cinema>”

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Trolleyguy commented about Louvee Theatre on Nov 25, 2011 at 12:10 pm

Status should be closed.

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Trolleyguy commented about Tropic returns to downtown on Nov 25, 2011 at 9:42 am

This theater has not reopened yet. According to their website and recorded phone message, there are unresolved code issues and legal matters that are delaying the opening.

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Trolleyguy commented about Michael Moore fighting to save State Theatre on Nov 18, 2011 at 10:31 am

And after Michael Moore is gone, then what? By lending his name to the effort, he might be able to mobilize long-term support to ensure that this theater will continue to exist.

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Trolleyguy commented about La Salle Theatre on Nov 12, 2011 at 9:53 am

The Google Map view is of 110 W Madison in Oak Park, IL, not downtown Chicago.

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Trolleyguy commented about Uptown Theater celebrates 75th birthday on Nov 10, 2011 at 10:56 am

BTW, the film that opened the theater was “Cain and Mabel.” A clever play on words.

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Trolleyguy commented about Fox Theatre on Oct 31, 2011 at 5:03 pm

I’ve updated the street view. Looks like the original blade sign has been retained.