State Theater
153 W. Elm Street,
Nashville,
IL
62263
153 W. Elm Street,
Nashville,
IL
62263
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Currently operating only on weekends with a mix of first run titles and ‘revival’ programming https://www.facebook.com/statetheaternashville/
Originally opened with a seating capacity of 488.
Current function is first-run.
The October 8 issue of Boxoffice also noted the recent opening of the new State Theatre, replacing the earlier State which was being converted into a garage. The owner of both States was Mrs. Alpha Hisey, the mother of Gradwell Sears, who was then the President of United Artists. The new house originally seated 488 in a building 42x120 feet.
The October 8, 1949 issue of Showmen’s Trade Review said that the new State Theatre in Nashville, Illinois had opened on September 29.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/statetheaternashville/
According to the history, this theater opened in 1948. It was built by Albert Smith and Alpha Hisey.
Came across a history of the State Theater. It’s a bit confusing since apparently the name was used by two different theaters in different eras. http://genealogytrails.com/ill/washington/statetheater.html
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