Avon Theater
2204 SW. Adams Street,
Peoria,
IL
61602
2204 SW. Adams Street,
Peoria,
IL
61602
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Previous Names: Imperial Theater, Circus Theater
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This theater originally opened as the Imperial Theater in 1914. It was remodeled in 1937, and renamed the Avon Theater. It closed on April 18, 1956.
It was later reopened and by the 1970’s, was known as the Circus Theater. It it closed and remained vacant for many years, eventually being demolished.
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Here’s a shot of the Avon in it’s current state:
The roof is giving out and it’s scheduled for demolition any day now.
Such a shame to see this theatre in such a state of neglect now!
You have no idea … I was able to peek in the front window only to see sunlight shining through big holes in the roof. The interior is totally gutted, there’s not a single feature of it’s former glory left
But will it play in Peoria?
That at this (former) theater, it won’t.
Address and ZIP need to be changed to:
2204 SW. Adams Street, Peoria, IL 61602 United States
You can mark this one as demolished.
Circa 1935 photo added, photo credit Peoria Public Library.
Undated photo added as Faith Prayer League Revival Center Church, credit Peoria Public Library.
Adolph Szold of the Szold’s retail store across the street closed the Avon Theatre on April 15, 1956 with “Secret Venture” and “Sabuka.” The venue was turned into a house of worship in the 1960s as the Peoria Revival Center.
It then became The Circus in the 1970s, a nightclub that did have a few animated film matinees indicating that the projection capability was still there. As was its near foray into porno chic when the lightning rod of adult film exhibition, the Delvan got approval to move to the location only to be denied the opportunity later.