I uploaded an auditorium picture to the photos section. It’s called the Vaudeville Grand which could be this theater which was located on Grand Avenue. Two of the other photos show vaudeville being featured at the Orpheum so this might have been the same theater.
Status should be closed. New Vision Theatres is closing this location and all its others. Story here: https://www.channel3000.com/new-vision-theaters-fitchburg-imax-to-close/
This theatre has been sold to new owners who have reopened the Starlite 14 Drive-in just south of town. The drive-in is now open and showing older films. The Center Cinema Twins may open again once the Covd19 crisis is open. https://madison.com/wsj/business/starlite-14-resurrected-in-richland-center-amid-covid-19-pandemic-but-older-movies-offer-challenge/article_fa45f095-96ac-54b0-862a-d0f3b32170b1.html
Status should be changed to open. The theatre has been sold along with the Center Cinema Twins in downtown Richland Center. The drive-in is now showing older films and providing social distancing. Here’s a story about it: https://madison.com/wsj/business/starlite-14-resurrected-in-richland-center-amid-covid-19-pandemic-but-older-movies-offer-challenge/article_fa45f095-96ac-54b0-862a-d0f3b32170b1.html
With the Covid19 shutdown and no patrons, the Tivoli is offering curbside pickup of popcorn and concessions over the weekend of May8-10. https://patch.com/illinois/downersgrove/tivoli-theatre-offer-popcorn-concessions-pickup-may-8-10?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_term=arts+%26+entertainment&utm_campaign=autopost&utm_content=downersgrove&fbclid=IwAR1yxbMal6hms7TpBVEvRQzX6fhUDXff5lflo-WPd-alrruKyUqvvXxH1VM
The owners are planning on closing permanently due to financial hardship caused by the pandemic. https://www.channel3000.com/stoughton-cinema-cafe-to-close-permanently-after-30-years/
I uploaded an auditorium picture to the photos section. It’s called the Vaudeville Grand which could be this theater which was located on Grand Avenue. Two of the other photos show vaudeville being featured at the Orpheum so this might have been the same theater.
Website: https://m.facebook.com/thehistoricdevontheater/
Open again on a limited basis with first-run films.
1959 photo downloaded to photos.
Duplicate of picture uploaded in 2012.
Marcus will reopen this theatre on august 28 2020 with Covid19 restrictions in place.
Marcus will reopen this theatre on August 28 2020 with Covid19 restrictions in place.
This theatre is now open observing social distancing and mask requirements.
Photo by Joe Rosenthal, SF Chronicle, 3/15/48
The tornado of August 10 demolished the screen completely. Story here. https://patch.com/illinois/joliet/joliets-hill-top-drive-theater-toppled-storm
Any more information?
That’s it? No dates, address, building type?
Website link is broken. Correct link: https://www.thecliftex.com/
If that address is correct, current use is laundromat.
Status should be closed. New Vision Theatres is closing this location and all its others. Story here: https://www.channel3000.com/new-vision-theaters-fitchburg-imax-to-close/
This theatre has been sold to new owners who have reopened the Starlite 14 Drive-in just south of town. The drive-in is now open and showing older films. The Center Cinema Twins may open again once the Covd19 crisis is open. https://madison.com/wsj/business/starlite-14-resurrected-in-richland-center-amid-covid-19-pandemic-but-older-movies-offer-challenge/article_fa45f095-96ac-54b0-862a-d0f3b32170b1.html
Status should be changed to open. The theatre has been sold along with the Center Cinema Twins in downtown Richland Center. The drive-in is now showing older films and providing social distancing. Here’s a story about it: https://madison.com/wsj/business/starlite-14-resurrected-in-richland-center-amid-covid-19-pandemic-but-older-movies-offer-challenge/article_fa45f095-96ac-54b0-862a-d0f3b32170b1.html
1970
Functions should include Movies, classic.
The website link has been hijacked. The theater’s Facebook page says a soft reopening is scheduled for July 10.
Website: https://www.sweetonioncinemas.com
You might be thinking about the Sierra Cinema which is now a gym. Just click the link above right side for the Sierra which has its own page on CT.
I just added a recent picture of the water damage to the lobby.
With the Covid19 shutdown and no patrons, the Tivoli is offering curbside pickup of popcorn and concessions over the weekend of May8-10. https://patch.com/illinois/downersgrove/tivoli-theatre-offer-popcorn-concessions-pickup-may-8-10?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_term=arts+%26+entertainment&utm_campaign=autopost&utm_content=downersgrove&fbclid=IwAR1yxbMal6hms7TpBVEvRQzX6fhUDXff5lflo-WPd-alrruKyUqvvXxH1VM
The owners are planning on closing permanently due to financial hardship caused by the pandemic. https://www.channel3000.com/stoughton-cinema-cafe-to-close-permanently-after-30-years/