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Indiana Movie Theatres (page 1)

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Paramount Theatre
Anderson, IN
2005: 2009:
2025:
The Paramount Theatre opened in 1929 and closed in 1985. It was nearly demolished in 1989. It was restored and reopened in 1995. The replica vertical sign was created around 2008. In 2024, the readerboards on the marquee were replaced with digital displays. The theatre is now used for live performances, movies, and private events. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map]

State Theatre
Anderson, IN
The State Theatre was built in 1930 and closed in 2008. There were plans to restore the theatre but it remains abandoned and there is worry that the building is too far gone to save. The marquee is being supported with a wooden, temporary structure. For more, see this website. [map]

Brokaw Theatre
Angola, IN
The Brokaw Theatre opened in 1931. It was twinned in 1990 and remodeled in 2014. For more, see this website. [map]

More Angola:
Strand Theatre [gone]

Devon Theatre
Attica, IN
The Devon Theatre was built in 1938 and has been in continuous operation since then. For more, see this website. [map]

Gibson Theatre
Batesville, IN
The Gibson Theatre opened in 1921 and is still operating as a movie theatre. The facade and signs appears to be from the 1940s. For more, see this website. [map]

Indiana Theatre
Bloomington, IN
The Indiana Theatre opened in 1922 as a vaudeville and movie house. In 1933, the theatre was severely damaged by a fire. It was rebuilt in 1934. In 1975, the theatre was twinned by converting the balcony into a second auditorium. In 1995, the theatre was donated to the City and it was converted into a performing arts center. It reopened in 1999 as the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map]

Von Lee Cinema
Bloomington, IN
The Von Lee Cinema was built in 1928 as the Ritz Theatre. In 1948, it became the Von Lee Theatre. It was later triplexed and then closed in 2000. The building now houses a restaurant and offices. For more, see this website. [map]

Princess Theatre
Bloomington, IN
The Princess Theatre was built in 1913. It closed in 1981 and has housed restaurants in recent years. The facade is currently covered with scaffolding to protect pedestrians. For more, see this website. [map]

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