Will Rogers Theater

101 E. Main Street,
Collinsville, IL

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plasticfootball on March 13, 2008 at 11:15 am

Thanks for bringing that up, JAlex. I read recently that Komm opened the Will Rogers (in an existing building remodeled by the Boller firm) to head off competition from other exhibitors: Another company would be less likely to move into Collinsville if Komm had two theaters downtown instead of just one! At this time, the Will Rogers building is for sale. The most distinctive remainder from the Boller design is a pair of very 1930s staircases leading to the balcony.

JAlex
JAlex on May 14, 2005 at 9:12 am

Both the Will Rogers and the Miners Theatres were operated by Sam Komm.