Gem Theatre
E. Main Street and N. Oak Street,
Platteville,
WI
53818
E. Main Street and N. Oak Street,
Platteville,
WI
53818
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Opened on May 4, 1911 on the corner of Main Street and Oak Street, across from the Tracy Hotel, by Jack & William Tracy. Later operated by Mr. & Mrs. John O'Conner. The Gem Theatre was closed in Spring of 1960 and was demolished in the 1960’s.
Today the site is the City Of Platteville Oak Street Parking Lot #4.
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Correction: Across from the Tracy Hotel, but still operated by Jack & William Tracy originally.
Mr. & Mrs. John O'Conner mentioned above, apparently also managed the nearby Avalon Theatre at one time.
The Gem Theatre at Platteville is listed in the 1914-1915 American Motion Picture Directory. A second house called the Lyric Theatre was also listed.
Opened on May 4, 1911, closed in Spring 1960.