Roseland Theatre
127 S. Locust Street,
Pana,
IL
62557
127 S. Locust Street,
Pana,
IL
62557
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Additional Info
Previously operated by: Eisentraut Theatres, Tanner Theater Circuit
Architects: Oliver William Stiegemeyer
Functions: Movies (First Run)
Styles: Streamline Moderne
Previous Names: Tanner's Roseland Theatre
Phone Numbers:
Box Office:
217.562.5141
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This beautiful Art Moderne-style single-screen theater opened on February 14, 1940, as Tanner’s Roseland Theatre on Locust Street with Spencer Tracey in “I Take This Woman”. It had 900-seats and features a wonderful and colorful neon-lit marquee and rose-themed decor inside (Pana’s nickname is “City of Roses”). The theater, a highlight of the city, still screens first run movies on its large screen today. On January 31, 2025 it was purchased by the city, who continue to operate it.
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Bryan Krefft
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In 1980, the Roseland was part of the Tanner Circuit, Herman Tanner president and GM. Mr. Tanner also ran the Tanner Drive-In in Pana at that time. There was another Tanner Drive-In in Vandalia, IL as well.
Found this home video clip of the Bill Horton projectionist at the Roseland since the 1950’s still striking the carbons and running a change over booth.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFmtsSk_KDk
Sadly, Bill Horton, the most recent owner of the theater passed away March 4th, 2009 after a battle with lung cancer. Mr. Horton owned the theater along with his wife, Selma. As of this date, the Century projectors, carbon arc lamphouses and 2k changeover system in the above youtube video are still being used. I have been told that the theater will continue operating, but with new management.
Updated website link for Eisentraut Theatres. http://bestmoviedeal.com/
Just curious: Does this theater now have digital projection?
Yes the Roseland has made the conversion to digital.
Boxoffice, May 4, 1940: “Harry Tanner’s new Roseland has opened. The seating capacity is 900 and cost $100,000.”
Harry Tanner’s Tanner Theater Circuit opened the Roseland on February 14, 1940 with “I Take This Woman.” O.T. Stiegmeyer of St. Louis was the architect of the theatre. Formal openings of the adjoining business, the Shirley Shop and the Roseland Cafe took place the same day.
The city of Pana purchased the Roseland Theatre on Jan 31 2025. Eisentraut is no longer the operator. Movie listings are on the city’s Facebook page.