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Trolleyguy commented about Digital Conversion Dooming Barron Theatre? on Jul 10, 2013 at 2:52 pm

Given the owners' comments, it seems that they just want out of the movie business. The digital conversion is just an excuse at this point.

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Trolleyguy commented about Fulton Theatre on Jul 3, 2013 at 3:25 pm

Google street view of August 2012 shows the building still standing.(Barely)

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Trolleyguy commented about Ritz Theatre on Jul 2, 2013 at 2:51 pm

t would appear that this theatre has been demolished.

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Trolleyguy commented about The Battle Over Texting Continues on Jul 2, 2013 at 2:29 pm

It’s simply rude and distracting and shouldn’t be tolerated.

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Trolleyguy commented about Southern Theatre on Jun 29, 2013 at 3:03 pm

This theater stopped showing movies way before the 70’s. It was subsequently a drug store until abandonment and demolition.

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Trolleyguy commented about Distro Music Hall on Jun 29, 2013 at 2:57 pm

The closing date of the 70’s given in the header is wrong. Bruce C’s picture has it right, 1951. I know, because I lived around there at the time.

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Trolleyguy commented about Regal Mayberry Cinema 5 on Jun 25, 2013 at 4:09 pm

This theater is probably closed. It does not appear on Regal’s website and Google Maps show a church at that address. An internet search fails to turn up this theater as well. Also, the phone has been disconnected.

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Trolleyguy commented about Sierra Theatre on Jun 15, 2013 at 4:06 pm

The Sierra and Uptown Cinemas share the same website. http://www.sierratheatreanduptowncinemas.com/

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Trolleyguy commented about Uptown Cinemas on Jun 15, 2013 at 4:03 pm

The Uptown and Sierra share the same website. http://www.sierratheatreanduptowncinemas.com/

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Trolleyguy commented about Tazewell Theatre on Jun 11, 2013 at 2:07 pm

This theatre was mentioned last night (6/10/13) on the “American Pickers” TV show. A black and white photo of theatre was shown as well as a number of movie posters that had been displayed at it.

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Trolleyguy commented about Paramount Theatre on Jun 10, 2013 at 10:26 pm

The Paramount’s marquee was featured prominently in a “Cold Case Files” episode about a robbery and killing in a jewelry store down the street from the theatre.

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Trolleyguy commented about Classic Cinemas Beloit on Jun 10, 2013 at 8:27 pm

I’ve just uploaded a picture of this theater to the Photos section.

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Trolleyguy commented about Movies 16 on Jun 10, 2013 at 8:25 pm

I’ve uploaded a new picture to the Photos section. The sign on the exterior of the theater still says “Movies 10.”

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Trolleyguy commented about Prairie Cinemas on Jun 10, 2013 at 8:17 pm

I’ve just added some new pictures to the Photos section. My previous ones were lost when Webshots shut down.

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Trolleyguy commented about Magee Theater on Jun 6, 2013 at 1:57 pm

I uploaded 2 pictures in Photos section. One shows the current park at the old theater site, the other of its demolition in 1968.

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Trolleyguy commented about Fox Lake Theatre on Jun 5, 2013 at 12:28 am

According to the website, all the auditoriums now have digital projection.

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Trolleyguy commented about Rex Theatre on Jun 4, 2013 at 10:12 pm

Main Street has been constructed, so I was able to upload a current picture in the Photos section.

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Trolleyguy commented about Silver Cinema Market Square on May 31, 2013 at 11:13 pm

I just added an exterior picture of the entrance to this theater. There is no Google view because it is in the rear of the strip mall and faces a parking lot.

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Trolleyguy commented about Strand Theatre on May 31, 2013 at 2:35 pm

I have added 2 1920’s pictures in the photo section. Compare the upper cornice details to the modern photo and it is apparent that the building still stands.

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Trolleyguy commented about Amuse U Theatre on May 31, 2013 at 2:29 pm

I think it would be safe to list status as “demolished.”

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Trolleyguy commented about Marcus Point UltraScreen Cinemas on May 6, 2013 at 11:40 pm

This theater has been recently remodeled with a new ticket counter, concession stand, and fresh carpeting.

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Trolleyguy commented about Varsity Theatre on May 4, 2013 at 12:32 am

If the Google view is accurate, this theater building is now long gone.

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Trolleyguy commented about Reconstruction of the Lebowsky Center's interior is finally underway on Apr 9, 2013 at 12:02 am

The above referenced news link requires a subscription to be read.

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Trolleyguy commented about Sliman Theater for the Performing Arts on Apr 4, 2013 at 3:39 pm

The tall blade sign of this theater is prominently featured in the opening scenes of the 2009 film “In the Electric Mist.”

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Trolleyguy commented about Olympic Theatre on Mar 28, 2013 at 2:52 pm

It seems to me that 1890 is too early for a film to be shown. From the description, “A Summer’s Dream” was most likely a live play.