Roseland Theatre

127 S. Locust Street,
Pana, IL 62557

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MichaelKilgore
MichaelKilgore on March 1, 2024 at 8:02 am

Boxoffice, May 4, 1940: “Harry Tanner’s new Roseland has opened. The seating capacity is 900 and cost $100,000.”

Chris1982
Chris1982 on January 17, 2016 at 10:06 pm

Yes the Roseland has made the conversion to digital.

moax429
moax429 on January 17, 2016 at 3:21 pm

Just curious: Does this theater now have digital projection?

Trolleyguy
Trolleyguy on January 16, 2016 at 6:57 am

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Anthony L. Vazquez-Hernandez
Anthony L. Vazquez-Hernandez on March 26, 2009 at 2:57 am

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.

texas25th
texas25th on July 16, 2008 at 6:04 pm

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

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on September 14, 2007 at 4:54 pm

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.