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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
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.
The Emerson Theatre has a great vintage look and is
home to many punk rock bands The colors on this building are bright and extremely eye-catching.
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.
UPDATE 04/09 : The Bryan Theatre is a multi-screen theatre still featuring first-run movies. The letters for the front marquee is of the small bulb type. For a look at what's playing here, check out the Bryan Theatre website. 04-09
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.
Many thanks to Jay Lin for photos and info.
(Far Right) The State Theatre still proudly shows its rounded front facade although the theatre is currently closed. This timeless treasure is located in Wayne, MI.
UPDATE 12/08 : This is the State Theatre in Wayne, MI in Wayne County. It is located at 35310 Michigan Ave and is at the NW corner of Michigan Ave and Newberry Street. It was built in 1946 as a single screen theatre. It was designed by Ted Rogvoy and is now a 4 screen theatre. Photos were taken on 12/07/08.ß
(Right) The Senate Theatre in Detroit, MI is a good example of a classic theatre in good shape. This theatre is still showing performances.
The Court Theatre is boarded up but appears to be operational. Very nice marquee, a throwback to an earlier time.
The Sterling Theatre in Illinois displays an interesting facade along with the classic Sterling lettering. According to Cinema Treasures, the Sterling Theatre was originally built in 1924 then was almost destroyed by fire in 1943. The current Art Moderne styled theatre was built in 1944 and still shows films to this day.
The Times Theatre in Rockford, IL is another deco theatre treasure left over from an earlier decade.
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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