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Trolleyguy commented about Montello Theatre on Sep 11, 2022 at 3:35 pm

Just posted an early picture of the building as an opera house.

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Trolleyguy commented about New Star Twin Theatre on Sep 7, 2022 at 4:43 pm

Remodeled and renamed New Star Twin.New Star Twin

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Trolleyguy commented about Chicago Theatre on Sep 6, 2022 at 4:17 pm

Clickable link for above: Chicago Theatre

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Trolleyguy commented about Castle Cinema on Sep 6, 2022 at 4:12 pm

The pizza place is now closed according to their Facebook page.

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Trolleyguy commented about Odeon Theatre on Sep 4, 2022 at 3:45 pm

More details here: Odeon reopens

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Trolleyguy commented about Lincoln Square Theatre on Sep 2, 2022 at 3:08 pm

Now open again and scheduling concerts. Updated website link: Lincoln Square

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Trolleyguy commented about Moran Theatre on Sep 1, 2022 at 2:08 pm

Google Streetview of June 2019 shows the theatre building still standing. It appears to be vacant and in good repair. Probably being used for storage.

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Trolleyguy commented about Regal River City Marketplace Stadium 14 on Aug 30, 2022 at 1:06 am

This theatre is now closed. Regal closed

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Trolleyguy commented about Frontier Drive-Inn on Aug 28, 2022 at 4:23 am

Planned reopening at the end of September. Frontier

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Trolleyguy commented about Budget South Cinemas on Aug 25, 2022 at 3:41 pm

Still a vacant lot as of July 2022 as per Google Streetview. Status should be demolished.

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Trolleyguy commented about Robins Theatre on Aug 23, 2022 at 1:43 am

google photos has some great shots of the interior. Robins

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Trolleyguy commented about Roxy Cinema on Aug 19, 2022 at 4:12 pm

There is also a small cabaret attached called “Coco at the Roxy.” Serving a variety of small plates featuring local cuisine. A variety of drinks and desserts are available as well. The menu can be found on the website.

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Trolleyguy commented about Montello Theatre on Aug 17, 2022 at 4:01 pm

New owners are taking over and will be making renovations. More information on the updated website here: Montello

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Trolleyguy commented about Emagine Batavia on Aug 16, 2022 at 5:13 pm

That’s good news. Emagine has done well in taking over moribund properties like the former showboat in Lake Geneva Wisconsin.

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Trolleyguy commented about Liberty Theatre on Aug 5, 2022 at 4:17 pm

Status should be closed. Hasn’t shown a film for 2 years. A theater group wants to make it into a performing arts center. Story here: arts center

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Trolleyguy commented about Palace Theatre on Aug 3, 2022 at 4:08 pm

Google Streetview June 2019 shows the building with a sign offering free movies every Friday night. Still somewhat functioning as a theatre.

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Trolleyguy commented about Senate Theater on Aug 3, 2022 at 3:39 pm

1968 exterior view uploaded to photos

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Trolleyguy commented about Columbia Theatre on Jul 25, 2022 at 3:29 pm

Google Streetview shows a building at 410 Main Street that looks like a former theatre.

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Trolleyguy commented about Texas Theater on Jul 25, 2022 at 2:50 pm

Now named “The Old Texas Bar and Grill”

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Trolleyguy commented about NCG Alton on Jul 22, 2022 at 3:21 pm

This newer theatre appears to have had an impact on the AMC theatre in East Alton which has now permanently closed.

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Trolleyguy commented about Town Theater on Jul 18, 2022 at 9:31 pm

the local historical society says it was named Towne Theater.

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Trolleyguy commented about Regal Brunswick on Jul 16, 2022 at 4:03 pm

Website: Regal Brunswick

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Trolleyguy commented about Town Theater on Jul 15, 2022 at 4:30 pm

Film dates to 1975.

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Trolleyguy commented about Casino Theatre on Jul 14, 2022 at 4:11 pm

Pictures at this link: Casino

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Trolleyguy commented about Madsen Theatre on Jul 7, 2022 at 4:29 pm

Status should be demolished. There is a surface parking lot at that address.