Pantheon Theatre
815 N. Grand Avenue East,
Springfield,
IL
62702
815 N. Grand Avenue East,
Springfield,
IL
62702
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Additional Info
Previously operated by: Kerasotes Theatres
Architects: Carl T. Meyer
Styles: Art Deco
Previous Names: New Pantheon Theatre
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The New Pantheon Theatre opened January 1, 1926 with D.W. Griffith’s “America”. It was located on N. Grand Avenue East. It was renovated to the plans of architect Carl T. Meyer in an Art Deco style, reopening on November 15, 1936 with Jean Harlow in “Suzy”. The theatre closed in 1964, and was later demolished.
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Bryan Krefft
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January 1st, 1926 grand opening in photo section.
November 15th, 1936 grand opening ad after Kerasotes renovations also in photo section.
Enlargeable version of the Overview photo.
http://www.idaillinois.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16614coll2/id/65?fbclid=IwAR21WbupkK1XWehK13neZ846oN_DruTZUyfN2lXrX0UvmTZZMrn6xJY4GaI
Closed on September 13, 1964 with “Muscle Beach Party” and “Kissin' Cousins”.