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Family Theatre
East Tawas,, MI
Photo and info courtesy Alan Culley

The Family Theatre sign in East Tawas appears to have been a theatre by a different name at one time as the neon tube holes don't really match the letters and the 'Family' lettering looks newer. 12-08

Ohio Theatre
Madison, IN
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

Madison, IN is home to the Ohio Theatre, which was showing Indiana Jones when this photo was taken. The Ohio first opened to the public in 1938 after being called the Little Grand and burning down in 1936. In 1993 the theatre closed down for a few years, only to reopen in 1996 by the current owners. For more information see the Ohio Theatre website. 12-08

Plaza Theatre
Glasgow, KY
Photos courtesy Alan Culley

The standout marquee stands at the home of the Plaza Theatre which is a Glasgow, MI institution. According to the Plaza Theatre website, construction of this theater began in 1930, but took four years to complete as this was the during the times of the Great Depression. The theatre opened on August 23, 1934 to a sold out audience. The Plaza eventually closed in the 1990's, a time period that was hard on many of the old movie houses. The City of Glasgow bought the theatre in 2001 and is in the midst of renovation and will be open soon. 12-08

(Near right) The Plaza Theatre marquee close up

(Far right) Check out the view of the historic theatre

Broadway Theatre
Mt Pleasant, MI
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The Broadway Theatre dates back to at least the 1920's. The theatre is in the midst of renovation and is still open for community events during this time. The non-profit Friends of the Broadway organization owns the theatre is relying on donations to save this theatre. For more information, see the Friends of the Broadway website. 12-08

Grand Theatre
Frankfort, KY
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The Grand Theatre opened in 1911 and closed in 1966. The Grand was purchased by the Save the Grand Theatre Inc. in 2005 and is presently undergoing restoration back to a theatre with plans to open in the Summer of 2009. For more information, including how to help contribute towards the restoration. see the Save the Grand Organization website. 12-08

Marquis Theatre
Northville, MI
Photos and info courtesy Mark Comstock

This is the Marquis Theatre in Northville, MI. It is located at 135 East Main Street. This Theatre opened in 1925 as the Penniman-Allen Theatre. It originally served as an opera house and then a vaudeville house before showing movies. The name was changed to the Marquis Theatre in 1972 and the theatre was renovated in 1978 to a performing arts center. 12-08

(Far left) A profile of the Marquis Theatre in Northville

(Near left) A shot of the main street

Penn Theatre
Plymouth, MI
Photos and info courtesy Mark Comstock

This is the Penn Theatre in Plymouth, MI. It is located at 760 Penniman Ave. The theatre opened in 1941 and was designed by Ted Rogvoy. It was called the Penn Theatre because of its location on Penniman Avenue in town. It closed in 2004 and a church group used it for a while. It reopened in 2006. 12-08

(Near right) The Penn Theatre seen from the front

(Far right) A closer shot of the sign

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