Rodgers Theatre
119 W. Vienna Street,
Anna,
IL
62906
119 W. Vienna Street,
Anna,
IL
62906
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Additional Info
Previously operated by: Kerasotes Theatres, Rodgers Theatres
Styles: Streamline Moderne
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News About This Theater
- Jul 1, 2005 — Rodgers Theatre In Danger
This theatre was built by I.W. Rodgers on the site of his Lyric Theatre on Vienna Street, and opened in February 17, 1938. The Art Moderne style Rodgers could originally seat nearly 800.
It closed in 1998 and despite attempts to save the Rodgers Theatre, it was demolished in April 2006.
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Bryan Krefft
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The paper recently said demolition work will start soon on this theater. I just wish that they will save the buildings marquee.
The theater was finally demolished this past week.
As I scrolled down to read the latest post on this theatre I feared what I would read. So very very sad and so today’s youth will continue to go to the malls and multiplexes of their generation.
Bought by the Kerasotes chain sometime in the late 1960’s. Kerasotes closed the Rodgers July 31, 1980 on account of slumping business.
“despite attempts to save”…famous last words.
Here is a 1982 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/chxy23
Nice pictures Chuck.
The Rodgers Theatre opened in February, 1938, according to the 1954 book 100 Years of Progress: The Centennial History of Anna, Illinois.
The May 21, 1938, issue of The Film Daily gave the opening date of the Rodgers Theatre as February 17.
I was inside of the Rodgers the week it was sold and being ‘renovated’ in 1990. It was in rough shape all around, but I certainly wish it could have been saved as well. (Especially the marquee!) Photos are what we have. I have a book that is being published by Bauer and Dean publishing for spring 2025 entitled: “America’s Hometown Movie Theaters: Please Remain Standing” which will have 3 photos of the Rodgers.