Royal Theater

113 S. Main Street,
Royalton, IL 62983

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Functions: Auto Repair Shop

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Royal Theater

The Royal Theater opened in 1920. It was an 800 seat theater that was reduced to 400 seats by installing a plywood partition mid-way through the auditorium. This was done during the depression years because of a dwindling audience and to save on heating costs. I don’t know the closing date of this theater but it was still operating in 1953.

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MichaelKilgore
MichaelKilgore on April 4, 2022 at 8:53 pm

Showmen’s Trade Review, Jan. 10, 1953: “The Royal, Royalton, Ill., was sold by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lingenfelton, of Marion, Ill., to Clifton King of Mt. Vernon, same state.”

SethG
SethG on June 11, 2023 at 4:10 pm

There are two theaters on the 1926 map, but based on the description, I am positive that this was the brick building at 113 S Main. It’s still in very good shape, and seems to be used as a car repair shop.

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