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NEON THEATRES OF THE MIDWEST


Maumee Theatre
Maumee, OH

Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

An old deco type of theatre is the Maumee in Maumee, OH. Stop by and check out a movie if it's still open.

Update 07/03 : According to the Toledo Blade newspaper, over $3M of restoration work for this theater has been approved by the Maumee City Council and will start in the next few weeks. "The theater at Anthony Wayne Trail and Conant Street will be a venue for both performing arts and movies." Many thanks to Jerry Kellogg for update. 07-03


Irving Theatre
Indianapolis, IN
Photo and info courtesy Emily Steele

The Irving Theatre has been closed down for quite some time and is up for sale. When they were still open, however, they featured great classics.


Emerson Theatre
Indianapolis, IN
Photo and info courtesy Emily Steele

The Emerson Theatre has a great vintage look and is home to many punk rock bands
that come through town.

The colors on this building are bright and extremely eye-catching.


Bryan Theatre

Photo courtesy Jay Lin

The funky looking Bryan Theatre looks like it needs a major bulb replacement but otherwise it's still in really good shape. What you see if probably the end result of a repaint job sometime within its more recent years.


Court Theatre

Photo and info courtesy Jay Lin

The Court Theatre is boarded up but appears to be operational. Very nice marquee, a throwback to an earlier time.


Crump Theatre

Photo courtesy Jay Lin

The Crump Theatre is still in operation. Check out the massive vertical neon sign, enameled porcelain and tile work around the ticket booth. Amazing craftsmanship.


(The front entranceway and ticket booth.

Many thanks to Jay Lin for photos and info.


State Theatre

Wayne, MI
Photo courtesy Jay Lin

(Far Right) The State Theatre still proudly shows its rounded front facade. This timeless treasure is located in Wayne, MI.

Senate Theatre
Detroit, MI
Photo courtesy Jay Lin

(Right) The Senate Theatre in Detroit, MI is a good example of a classic theatre in good shape. This theatre is still showing performances.


Sterling Theatre
IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

The Sterling Theatre in Illinois displays an interesting facade along with the classic Sterling lettering.


Times Theatre
Rockford, IL

Photo courtesy Don Gardner

The Times Theatre in Rockford, IL is another deco theatre treasure left over from an earlier decade.


Chicago Theatre
Chicago, IL
Photo courtesy Jeannie Black

Chicago, IL is home to a fantastic example of theatre restoration in the form of the Chicago Theatre. The 1986 restoration of this Chicago landmark in the North Loop allows visitors and residents alike to enjoy live entertainment.

 

 

 

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