Grand Opera House

13114 S. Western Avenue,
Blue Island, IL 60406

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50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on February 3, 2026 at 4:16 pm

Once operated by Publix Great States Theatres Corp.

DavidZornig
DavidZornig on December 1, 2019 at 10:48 am

Built in 1908 according to the city of Blue Island. The original burned down in 1896. Early 1900s construction photo added to gallery.

http://www.blueisland.org/landmarks/41-opera/

Bruce C.
Bruce C. on March 8, 2012 at 11:43 am

The address listed above must be incorrect. 13115 is the Cyprus Long Bar and is across the street. The Opera House should be an even number.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on May 16, 2009 at 9:59 am

Here is a September 1925 ad from the Alton Evening Telegraph:
http://tinyurl.com/qjgfws