Joy Theater
943 State Street,
Chester,
IL
62233
943 State Street,
Chester,
IL
62233
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The Joy Theater opened in 1922. It was destroyed by fire on January 11, 1942 and the business was transferred to the nearby Gem Theatre. It was rebuilt and became part of the Turner-Farrar chain in the 1950’s and 1960’s. It closed in 1971 and the building burned down.
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Once destroyed by a fire on January 11, 1942, which forced its showings to move to the nearby Gem Theatre. The building was originally owned by Walter Light of Tampa, Florida.