A 1971 aerial view shows the theater but I cannot confirm any evidence if the screen was standing or not. It was already gone by 1981, leaving the projection booth for at least another several years.
Thanks for the update! Actual opening date is July 16, 1982 with “Six Pack” in Screen 1 and “Rocky III” in Screen 2. It never opened with children’s matinees.
The Kmart opened on November 8, 1990 as a replacement of their nearby older location a few blocks away. The Kmart closed in April 2016 and was occupied by a Tractor Supply.
The Shelby 1 & 2 launched on June 26, 1974 with “The Black Windmill” in Screen 1 and the censored version of “The Nine Lives Of Fritz The Cat” in Screen 2. The Shelby closed as a double-feature house on June 23, 1983 with “The Man From Snowy River” and “Without A Trace” in Screen 1 and “Rocky III” and “The Black Stallion Returns” in Screen 2.
This closed after the 1980 season, and yes following the obscenity content court case and was followed by a fire that destroyed the screen on November 6 of that same year.
After closing as a movie theater in 1996, it became an antique mall but the then-new owner respected the integrity of the building and architecture, and after leveling the floor to meet the stage, all other portions of the theater remain intact including its original gold curtain and original seating.
Actual closing date is June 6, 1985 after a fire destroyed the screen, causing the cancellations of both “Mission In Action” and “Mission In Action 2: The Beginning” that was originally scheduled to be screened the following day.
Opened on Christmas Day 1930 with Gloria Swanson in “Trespasser” (unknown if extras added). This was the first Beaver Dam movie theater since the Ideal Theatre fire several years prior.
Closed on December 9, 1962 with Bette Davis in “What Ever Happened To Baby Jane” and David Niven in “Guns Of Darkness” (unknown if extras added). It was demolished unexpectedly by a cutting torch which set sparks to the building underneath the screen tower before the building caught fire.
Closed on May 10, 1958 with John Ericson in “Oregon Passage” and the Bowery Boys in “Spook Chasers” (unknown if extras added).
A 1971 aerial view shows the theater but I cannot confirm any evidence if the screen was standing or not. It was already gone by 1981, leaving the projection booth for at least another several years.
The theater was visible in 1957, but was already wiped by the early-1970s.
Thanks for the update! Actual opening date is July 16, 1982 with “Six Pack” in Screen 1 and “Rocky III” in Screen 2. It never opened with children’s matinees.
The screen is still in very perfect condition as of 2026. The projection booth is also still in good shape.
The Kmart opened on November 8, 1990 as a replacement of their nearby older location a few blocks away. The Kmart closed in April 2016 and was occupied by a Tractor Supply.
Its original screen was destroyed by high winds on June 18, 1957.
The Gem Theatre opened its doors on May 28, 1921 with a melodrama presentation of E.K. Lincoln in “Virtuous Men”.
Closed on September 25, 1993 with “Jurassic Park”. It originally closed for renovation and expansion but never reopened.
The Shelby 1 & 2 launched on June 26, 1974 with “The Black Windmill” in Screen 1 and the censored version of “The Nine Lives Of Fritz The Cat” in Screen 2. The Shelby closed as a double-feature house on June 23, 1983 with “The Man From Snowy River” and “Without A Trace” in Screen 1 and “Rocky III” and “The Black Stallion Returns” in Screen 2.
This closed after the 1980 season, and yes following the obscenity content court case and was followed by a fire that destroyed the screen on November 6 of that same year.
Closed on September 3, 1990.
Most likely opened in 1975 as a replacement of the nearby 55-Hi Drive-In.
After closing as a movie theater in 1996, it became an antique mall but the then-new owner respected the integrity of the building and architecture, and after leveling the floor to meet the stage, all other portions of the theater remain intact including its original gold curtain and original seating.
Closed on October 28, 1973 with the double Disney feature of “One Little Indian” and “Lady And The Tramp”.
Actual closing date is November 8, 1981.
Actual closing date is June 6, 1985 after a fire destroyed the screen, causing the cancellations of both “Mission In Action” and “Mission In Action 2: The Beginning” that was originally scheduled to be screened the following day.
Opened on Christmas Day 1930 with Gloria Swanson in “Trespasser” (unknown if extras added). This was the first Beaver Dam movie theater since the Ideal Theatre fire several years prior.
Mid-1987
Before its closure in 2001, it last operated with 603 seats.
Taken between July 25 and 31, 1948.
Closed on December 9, 1962 with Bette Davis in “What Ever Happened To Baby Jane” and David Niven in “Guns Of Darkness” (unknown if extras added). It was demolished unexpectedly by a cutting torch which set sparks to the building underneath the screen tower before the building caught fire.
Closed on October 28, 1984.
Closed on January 12, 1986 with Disney’s “101 Dalmatians” in Screen 1 and “Jagged Edge” in Screen 2.
Opened on September 16, 1937.