Byron Theater

Byron, IL 61010

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Functions: Museum

Styles: Quonset Hut

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Byron Theater, Byron, Illinois

The Byron Theater dates back to at least 1950.

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DavidZornig
DavidZornig on November 17, 2008 at 7:19 pm

For the record, the Byron structure is what I would consider a true quonsot hut.
They were military in nature, though I’m not sure originally for what purpose. Other than fast construction during wartime. Or the correct spelling.(Scrabble dictionary doesn’t have it.)
I noticed it mentioned on the Southside Theatre page.
Thanks for posting the picture.

DavidZornig
DavidZornig on November 17, 2008 at 8:51 pm

P.S. Wikipedia has a full description of Quonset Hut history & construction.
The Byron Theatre structure would definately qualify given the photo of several on Wiki.

LouRugani
LouRugani on October 2, 2016 at 6:24 am

I saw it tonight. The BYRON attraction board is gone.

Bruce C.
Bruce C. on July 19, 2021 at 5:44 pm

The building has been cleaned up and is now a museum. Just uploaded three new photos.

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