The Facebook page for the theatre says they are open and weren’t hit by the tornado. They have no internet and can accept cash only but are showing movies.
jalbertsgriffen I’m familiar with Gary. The area where the theatre is is fairly desolate. You can see everything there is on Google Streetview without even venturing there. If you do, stay in your vehicle and be aware of your surroundings. Just like any unfamiliar urban area.
Google Streetview shows a building at 410 Main Street that looks like a former theatre.
Now named “The Old Texas Bar and Grill”
This newer theatre appears to have had an impact on the AMC theatre in East Alton which has now permanently closed.
the local historical society says it was named Towne Theater.
Website: Regal Brunswick
Film dates to 1975.
Pictures at this link: Casino
Status should be demolished. There is a surface parking lot at that address.
Status should be demolished. There is a modern parking structure at that address.
The Stanford has been closed due to the Pandemic. It is now scheduled to re-open on July 9. Updated website link: website
Current use is office space and retail.
Current use should be retail.
Updated website link:Canby 8 Phone # is now 503-266-8488
The Facebook page for the theatre says they are open and weren’t hit by the tornado. They have no internet and can accept cash only but are showing movies.
Current use should be flea market.
According to their Facebook page they are closed now due to a broken heater. A summer film series is planned.
The city has approved renovations to the theatre and adjacent hotel. Video in this link. Arcadia
Were movies ever shown there?
jalbertsgriffen I’m familiar with Gary. The area where the theatre is is fairly desolate. You can see everything there is on Google Streetview without even venturing there. If you do, stay in your vehicle and be aware of your surroundings. Just like any unfamiliar urban area.
Google Streetview of 2018 shows the theatre closed with a sign thanking everyone for their patronage.
the building is currently being used as an Armed Forces recruiting center.
Website: https://hickorynutbrewery.com/
Their Facebook page has movie listings.
The film on the marquee “Brother Rat” was a 1938 release.
Google Streetview of January 2022 shows the theatre in severe disrepair and some kind of demolition being done on the attached structure.
Current function should be: Church