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| Wisconsin Movie Theatres (page 1) |
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| Adams Theatre Adams, WI |
Bay Theatre Ashland, WI |
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The Adams Theatre has been operating since at least 1941. It probably did not have this stone façade originally. Does anyone know more about this history of this place? This photo is from 2007. The sign had been repainted by 2015. For more, see this website. [map]
The Bay Theatre appears to be from the 1940s. It was originally a single screen but now has six screens. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map] |
| Al Ringling Theatre Baraboo, WI |
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| The Al Ringling Theatre was designed by Rapp & Rapp and opened in 1915 as an opera house. Vaudeville and movies were soon added. Today, the theatre still shows movies and features live performances. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map] |
| Blaine Theatre Boscobel, WI |
Plaza Theatre Burlington, WI |
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The Blaine Theatre was designed by Nerlinger & Durrant and built from 1934-1935. It is still operating. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]
The Plaza Theatre opened in 1927 as a single screen. There are now four screens. For more, see this website. [map] |
| Rivoli Theatre Cedarburg, WI |
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| The Rivoli Theatre opened in 1936. In the 1970s, the facade and marquee were altered. In 2008, a full recreation of the original facade was completed with Carrara glass and a replica sign. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map] |
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Dodgeville:
Dodge Theatre |
| Eagle Theatre Eagle River, WI |
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| The Eagle Theatre has been around since at least 1940. The building now houses Eagle Craft & Hobby. For more, see this website. [map] |
| Vilas Theatre Eagle River, WI |
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| The Vilas Theatre opened in 1928. It now has five screens. For more, see this website. [map] |
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Eau Claire:
Downtown Cinema Hollywood Theatre State Theatre |
| Meyer Theatre Green Bay, WI |
Orpheum Theatre Kenosha, WI |
Hollywood Theatre La Crosse, WI |
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The Meyer Theatre opened as the Fox Theatre in 1930. It operated as the Bay Theatre from 1933-1993. After a complete renovation, the theatre reopened in 2002 as the Meyer Theatre. In 2011, just a couple months after this photo was taken, the round marquee was replaced with a square one simulating the original. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]
The Orpheum Theatre was designed by Martin Tullgren & Sons and opened in 1922. It closed around 1977 and was nearly demolished in the 1990s. It reopened in 1994 only to close again by 2000. Part of the building is used as co-working space but the theatre remains vacant. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map] The Hollywood Theatre was designed by Liebenberg & Kaplan and opened in 1936. After the theatre stopped showing movies, it was used for rock concerts. In 2003, the building was converted into a children's museum. The museum closed in 2006 and the theatre equipment and seats were sold. The building has been vacant since then. For more, see this website. [map] |
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More Green Bay:
former Orpheum Theatre More La Crosse:
Ladysmith:
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| Barrymore Theatre Madison, WI |
Capitol Civic Centre Manitowoc, WI |
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The Barrymore Theatre opened as the Eastwood Theatre in 1929. It became the Cinema in 1967. In 1987, it became the Barrymore Theatre, a live performance venue. For more, see this website. [map]
The Capitol Civic Centre operated as the Capitol Theatre from 1921-1987. In reopened in 1987 as the Capitol Civic Centre. It is now a performing arts venue. For more, see this website. [map] |
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More Madison:
Bartell Theatre Orpheum Theatre [map] |
| Oriental Theatre Milwaukee, WI |
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| The Oriental Theatre opened in 1927 and is still in operation. Although the theatre was split into three auditoriums in 1988, the interior is still nearly intact. The theatre still has its original Kimball Organ. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. [map] |
| Downer Theatre Milwaukee, WI |
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| The Downer Theatre opened in 1915. It was twinned and renovated in 1990. The theatre now shows independent and foreign films. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map] |
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More Milwaukee:
Pabst Theatre |
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