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Trolleyguy commented about Kansan Theatre on Feb 6, 2026 at 12:31 pm

The address needs to be corrected. The former theatre is at 112 W Main and has been repurposed as a bowling alley named Uncle Bob’s Bowling Center. I spoke with an employee there who verified it was the old Dickinson Theater. Function should be Bowling Alley.

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Trolleyguy commented about Gale Theatre on Feb 2, 2026 at 7:32 am

Function should be bar/restaurant

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Trolleyguy commented about Movies 16 Janesville on Feb 1, 2026 at 7:33 pm

Website link is broken. Correct one is here. No longer operated by Wildwood Theaters. Phone # 608-743-0100.

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Trolleyguy commented about Plaza 2 Theatre on Jan 31, 2026 at 5:08 am

The former theatre is now a school for medical technician training.

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Trolleyguy commented about Rio Theater on Jan 28, 2026 at 12:40 pm

Now known as the Monte Rio Theater & Extravaganza. Besides first-run movies, live entertainment is offered. Website

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Trolleyguy commented about Galaxy Austin on Jan 28, 2026 at 7:39 am

Website

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Trolleyguy commented about Eastland's Majestic Theatre on Jan 28, 2026 at 7:35 am

Website

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Trolleyguy commented about Moviehouse & Eatery Austin on Jan 28, 2026 at 7:32 am

Website

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Trolleyguy commented about Hearst Theatre on Jan 17, 2026 at 8:22 am

The theatre part of the Hearst has been closed according to their Facebook page. Last films were shown on Oct 2 2025.

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Trolleyguy commented about Soo Theatre on Jan 17, 2026 at 8:01 am

The plan for the new replacement theatre can be seen here.

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Trolleyguy commented about Soo Theatre on Jan 17, 2026 at 7:56 am

Demolished. A new theatre is proposed to be built in its place. Story here

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Trolleyguy commented about Varsity Theatre on Jan 16, 2026 at 8:09 am

Here’s a story about the closing. Article

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Trolleyguy commented about Northern Lakes Theatre on Jan 13, 2026 at 7:53 am

Google Street View of August 2025 shows the building in use as a hardware store.

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Trolleyguy commented about Iris Theatre on Jan 11, 2026 at 4:08 pm

Occupancy is 34 seats in the theatre, according to the Bookstore website

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Trolleyguy commented about NCG Battle Creek Cinema on Jan 9, 2026 at 8:44 am

Closing story here.

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Trolleyguy commented about Celebrating 25 Years of Cinema Treasures on Jan 6, 2026 at 7:45 am

Congratulations! Very entertaining and informative site.

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Trolleyguy commented about Baxter Cinema on Jan 5, 2026 at 8:12 am

Currently closed.

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Trolleyguy commented about Strand Theatre on Jan 4, 2026 at 8:17 am

Website

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Trolleyguy commented about Rex Theater on Jan 2, 2026 at 8:52 am

Currently an indoor flea market.

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Trolleyguy commented about Starlite Drive-In on Dec 19, 2025 at 7:47 am

Google Street View of June 2024 shows the marquee indicating that a church is in the former concession stand.

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Trolleyguy commented about Louis C. Murdock Theatre on Dec 14, 2025 at 4:20 pm

Permanently closed.

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Trolleyguy commented about Rivoli Theatre on Dec 14, 2025 at 4:13 pm

To functions should be added: Movies, classic and film festivals.

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Trolleyguy commented about Heights Theater on Dec 11, 2025 at 7:17 am

The owners of the Music Box Theatre in Chicago have acquired this theatre. Story here.

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Trolleyguy commented about Music Box Theatre on Dec 11, 2025 at 7:13 am

Story about adding a 3rd screen to the theatre can be found here.

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Trolleyguy commented about Princess Theatre on Dec 10, 2025 at 7:44 am

Renovation story here. The building also serves as a city hall and college satellite campus.